Tri-County ESC, BBF put on Young Authors’ Conference
Author Jerzy Drozd describes to students how illustrators can use shape and line color to convey a message to readers as part of the Tri-County Young Authors’ Conference, held Nov. 5.
The Tri-County Young Authors’ Conference, held by Tri-County ESC and The Buckeye Book Fair, was a successful day of learning and enjoyment for area schools and their students.
On Friday, Nov. 5, students grades 3-8 gathered from across the tri-county area to learn and participate in conference sessions from Ohio-based authors. The sessions included authors and illustrators such as Jerzy Drozd, Will Hillenbrand, Julie Frey and Dandi Mackall. The presenters shared information on how to structure a story, incorporating point of view, understanding how lines and shapes evoke emotion in illustration, the qualities of nonfiction writing, and the process of editing and publishing with students.
Students were able to browse and purchase books from authors at the book fair and even had the opportunity to have books signed directly by the authors.
The collective effort of Tri-County ESC and The Buckeye Book Fair in collaboration with area school districts made it possible for students to come together and learn from these individuals. The authors and illustrators were able to demonstrate to students how reading, writing and illustrating are not only tools for learning, but also a passion that allows for spreading joy and knowledge.
To provide equity for all schools and students, all area schools were provided access to similar sessions through online recordings.