Topeka, Kan. – Washburn University will host the Heartland Literature Festival 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Washburn Rooms A and B in the Memorial Union. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. This event is $15 per student or for individual adults and free for adults with five or more students. The Heartland Literature Festival is open to the Washburn community and general public.
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Washburn Rooms A and B in the Memorial Union, on the Washburn University campus
Details: The Heartland Literature Festival is sponsored by the Washburn University education and English departments and Writing Conference, Inc. This year’s festival will feature a keynote speech from middle grades and young adult author Janae Marks about her book “From the Desk of Zoe Washington” followed by a Q&A about the book and book signing. The festival will also have reading and writing workshops for children, young adults and teachers.
The Writing Conference, Inc. provides services to children, young adults and teachers with interests in reading and writing. The goal of this non-profit organization is the improvement of writing and reading skills of young people.
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For further information, contact:
Joy Bailes
Assistant Director of Public Relations
Telephone: (785) 670-2153
Cell: (785) 230-1642
Email: joy.bailes@washburn.edu
