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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=393564613-01022014>Please spread the
word about this great opportunity for anyone interested in writing. Bauer and
Booth will be teaching at the Kerrytown Concert Hall in Ann Arbor, under the
auspices of the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Below is the press release,
there is also a link where you can find a poster to let your patrons know
about it. Thanks!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA
Program of Writing for Children and Young Adults presents:</SPAN></P>
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align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">VCFA Day in Ann
Arbor</SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=MsoNormal><A
title=http://www.vcfa.edu/wcya/news/registration-open-vcfa-day-ann-arbor
href="http://www.vcfa.edu/wcya/news/registration-open-vcfa-day-ann-arbor"><B
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title=http://www.vcfa.edu/wcya/news/registration-open-vcfa-day-ann-arbor>VCFA in
Ann Arbor</SPAN></B></A><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A
title=http://www.vcfa.edu/wcya/news/registration-open-vcfa-day-ann-arbor
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</A>is an extraordinary event presented by the prestigious Vermont College of
Fine Arts MFA program with the intention to empower and inspire individuals who
share a passion for literature written for children and young adults.<SPAN>
</SPAN>Writers, teachers, librarians, and those interested in children’s
literature are invited to attend. The day will be richly filled with inspiring
lectures, workshops, discussions, readings, receptions, an alumni showcase,
great food, and more. <BR></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Featured speakers will be Newbery Honor-winning <A
title=http://www.mariondanebauer.com/
href="http://www.mariondanebauer.com/">Marion Dane Bauer </A>and New York Times
best-seller, <A title=http://coebooth.com/ href="http://coebooth.com/">Coe
Booth.</A> Bauer has written over seventy books for children and young adults
and served as one of VCFA’s founding faculty members. Current faculty member Coe
Booth’s work is ALA acclaimed and has been deemed as Best Fiction for Young
Adults. Bauer’s lecture and workshop topic will be focus on psychic distance and
point of view. Booth’s lecture and workshop topic will be on a character’s
interior life.</SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
event opens with a Friday evening reception, readings by the illustrious faculty
members, a book signing, and an alumni showcase. Saturday’s full day lecture and
workshop sessions will culminate with a warm closing reception.</SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Consider registering for this one-time event in
enchanting Ann Arbor, Michigan and celebrate the importance and value of quality
literature written for children and young adults with highly acclaimed masters
of the craft. For more information access the Vermont College of Fine Arts
website at </SPAN><CITE><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">www.<SPAN>vcfa</SPAN>.edu/wcya</SPAN></CITE><I></I>
<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">or contact <A title=http://www.debbiegonzales.com/
href="http://www.debbiegonzales.com/">Debbie Gonzales</A> at <A
title=mailto:debbadee5@gmail.com
href="mailto:debbadee5@gmail.com">debbadee5@gmail.com</A>.</SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">When: <SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">April 11 – 12</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Where:<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kerrytown Concert House<B>, </B></SPAN>415 N 4th Ave,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104</P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Cost: <SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">$185.00 Early Bird Rate, $200 after Feb. 15</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Click <A
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href="http://www.debbiegonzales.com/vermont-college-of-fine-arts/2014/1/29/taking-vcfa-on-the-road-once-again-vcfa-day-in-a2.html">HERE</A>
to download program promotional posters.<BR></SPAN></P>
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