The Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Book Festival, scheduled for April 18th 2015, will offer readers and book lovers of all ages an opportunity to learn about new authors, new subjects, and new experiences. But rather than focusing only on adult readers, the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Book Festival packs activities for children and teenagers into the day-long event, ensuring that the festival is engaging for the whole family.<\/p>\n
The 6th Annual Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Book Festival will feature a Teen Zone specifically for adolescent and teen readers, giving young readers an opportunity to connect with authors, foster their own love of reading, and even participate in a writing workshop specifically for their age group.<\/p>\n
\u201cGive kids the opportunity to read, write, share, have fun, and explore their creativity, and they will find their inner voice,\u201d says Dr. Elsie Olan, assistant professor of language arts education. \u201cThat\u2019s what we try to offer as part of the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Book Festival each year \u2013 a chance for teenagers to turn their love of reading and their enthusiasm for a good story into becoming writers themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n