Back to grants list     Part I. Applicant and Project Information   Title of project: Authorfest 2017 Project manager: Community School Association School: Multiple Curriculum: Reading writing   Part II: Grant proposal   Summary: Through the Authorfest program, dozens of nationally recognized published authors and illustrators have visited Winchester's schools over the past twenty-three years. Throughout the day, students learn about the process of writing and illustrating as the authors/illustrators describe their personal experiences finding inspiration, creating and revising their work, and getting published. At the end of the regular school day, the authors/illustrators gather at the Town Hall for a book sale and signing, allowing further opportunities for students, parents, and other members of the community to meet with any of the authors/illustrators participating in Authorfest. Authorfest is unique and thrilling in that the entire educational community participates together in a celebration of reading and writing, students have the opportunity to directly interact with published authors and illustrators, and students are then able to bring their experiences with authors/illustrators to bear on their own future creative work.   Part III: Grant Amount Supplies: $975.00 Equipment: $0.00 Personnel: $20,100.00   Total costs: $21,075.00 Back to grants list