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From: Angelica Carpenter <angelica>
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:17:30 -0700
"stories of our lives" with katherine paterson
The public is invited to a lecture by author Katherine Paterson entitled
"The Stories of Our Lives," at the John Wright Theatre on the campus of California State University, Fresno, at 7:30 pm, Friday, April 17th. The event is sponsored by the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature. Free parking is available in university lots near the theatre.
Katherine Paterson has twice won the John Newbery Medal, given by the America Library Association for the year's most distinguished contribution to American literature for children, for Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved. Both novels have been made into movies. Paterson's other titles include Bread and Roses, Too; The Same Stuff as Stars; The Great Gilly Hopkins; Come Sing, Jimmy Jo; Preacher's Boy; and many more.
Paterson is also the recipient of the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for children's literature, given by the Swedish government, and the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Award, chosen by the International Board on Books for Youth. Her web site is <http://www.terabithia.com/> www.terabithia.com.
The lecture is open and free to the general public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are required by phone at (559) 278-8116 or by e-mail to <mailto:mrianto at csufresno.edu> mrianto at csufresno.edu. Katherine Paterson's books will be available for sale and autographing after the lecture. Book signing sessions may be limited to accommodate the author and to comply with hours for the facility.
Received on Wed 01 Apr 2009 01:17:30 PM CDT
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:17:30 -0700
"stories of our lives" with katherine paterson
The public is invited to a lecture by author Katherine Paterson entitled
"The Stories of Our Lives," at the John Wright Theatre on the campus of California State University, Fresno, at 7:30 pm, Friday, April 17th. The event is sponsored by the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature. Free parking is available in university lots near the theatre.
Katherine Paterson has twice won the John Newbery Medal, given by the America Library Association for the year's most distinguished contribution to American literature for children, for Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved. Both novels have been made into movies. Paterson's other titles include Bread and Roses, Too; The Same Stuff as Stars; The Great Gilly Hopkins; Come Sing, Jimmy Jo; Preacher's Boy; and many more.
Paterson is also the recipient of the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for children's literature, given by the Swedish government, and the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Award, chosen by the International Board on Books for Youth. Her web site is <http://www.terabithia.com/> www.terabithia.com.
The lecture is open and free to the general public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are required by phone at (559) 278-8116 or by e-mail to <mailto:mrianto at csufresno.edu> mrianto at csufresno.edu. Katherine Paterson's books will be available for sale and autographing after the lecture. Book signing sessions may be limited to accommodate the author and to comply with hours for the facility.
Received on Wed 01 Apr 2009 01:17:30 PM CDT
