A published author with local ties is visiting Perry Memorial Library to share her book and what it takes to be a writer at the upcoming Kids Connect program, Tuesday, Mar. 25 at 4 p.m.
The Kids Connect program is geared to children in elementary school – grades K-5, and Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters said she’s excited to be able to let young people hear from a real, live author about writing books.
Kristen Mann lives in New York, but she’ll be visiting family in the area and is planning to stop by the library.
“I love when authors reach out to me,” Peters said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! “Kids love to learn hands-on,” she said. They ask questions to learn about the nuts and bolts of writing, illustrating and publishing a book.
Mann latest book is called “Legendary Lessons: We Use Our Hands,” Peters said.
Mann will bring her book and talk about it, which Peters said is a great way to connect the act and art of writing a book with a child who may be developing a passion for writing, too.
“They like to think, ‘I can do that,’” Peters said.
She’s had a couple of other authors come to speak to children’s groups and said it’s hard to tell who has more fun – the kids or the grownups.
Often, authors have other jobs and writing is their passion.
“It’s so important for kids to understand that (writing) doesn’t have to be your only job,” Peters said.
She wants young people to find their passion – what they enjoy doing – that doesn’t always have to do with a device like a phone, a tablet or a computer.
Learn more about the programs the library offers at www.perrylibrary.org.
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