Speaking Opportunity

Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett is seeking authors and/or illustrators to present during this summer’s Discovery Club Literacy Program. The program is for early elementary students who are reading below grade level. Your job is simply to read them one of your books, share your love of reading, and answer some questions about your own reading, writing, and illustrating. It is unpaid, but requires very little prep and is a great way to give back to kids in our area who can really use your help. 

Available openings are Mondays through Thursdays, July 16 – August 23, at 11 am. 

Our own Laurie Ann Thompson has volunteered for this program for several years running and highly recommends it! It’s a great way to practice for school visits if you’re still a bit unsure, and a fun, easy, feel-good gig if you’re a seasoned pro. 

Please contact Teddy Dillingham at educationmgr@imaginecm.org if you’re interested. 

Write on the Sound Looking for Presenters!

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

October 5-7, 2012
Presented by the Edmonds Arts Commission wots@ci.edmonds.wa.us


In its 27th year, Write on the Sound (WOTS) is an intimate (200 max), high quality, affordable writers’ conference that focuses on the craft of writing. A variety of classes are offered for all levels and interests. Special features include pre-conference half-day critique workshops, a keynote speaker, one-on-one manuscript critique appointments, a themed writing contest, book sales featuring books by conference presenters, a meet-and-greet reception and book signing event, and more.


A choice of workshops is offered in four time segments on Saturday & Sunday. WOTS provides a mix of sessions on how-to, motivational topics, various genre, and specialty subjects. Presenters are paid an honorarium (2011: $134 for 75 minute, $161 for 90 minute workshops). Lodging and transportation are only paid for the Keynote speaker, but a stipend is available to those traveling more than 100 miles. WOTS is held at the Frances Anderson Center (Edmonds’ Parks & Recreation facility), 700 Main Street, Edmonds WA, with outstanding views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
View a copy of the 2011 brochure at: www.writeonthesound.com

• Please submit:
  A current resume, including other courses/lectures you have given and where
  
• A list of 2 or 3 references
  
• A description of one or more classes you would like to teach (75 or 90 Min)
  
  
  PROPOSALS ACCEPTED UNTIL APRIL 6, 2012
  The Steering Committee begins reviewing proposals in February – send yours early 
  Email to:
  wots@ci.edmonds.wa.us
  Or send to:
  WOTS Presenters
  700 Main Street, Edmonds WA 98020 425-771-0228