Date: Tue Apr 07, 6:00 PM MDT - Tue Apr 07, 7:00 PM MDT
Category:
- Creative Arts
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes
You don't have to love reading or be "good at writing" to come to this event!
Junior Girl Scouts are invited to meet New York Times Bestselling Author, Alyson Gerber, the real-life author of books for kids, including The Liars Society series, and hear how she shares her ideas and stories. Alyson will talk about how she went from a reluctant reader with undiagnosed ADHD to a critically acclaimed and bestselling author, where story ideas come from, and why writers don't start out perfect-because everyone has ideas worth sharing.
At the event, you'll listen, ask questions, and get inspired. You won't have to write anything there.
Afterward, you'll receive a Junior Scribe Starter Kit to help you earn your Junior Girl Scout Scribe badge at home, at your own pace. You can write, draw, make lists, or use sentence starters, whatever works best for you.
Girls will also have a special opportunity to share their writing with the author, Alyson Gerber. Included in the Junior Scribe Starter Kit, instructions for completed writing pieces to be sent to a GSCO staff member, who will then forward them to the author for encouragement, age-appropriate feedback, a meaningful, real-world writing experience, and a chance to connect with a professional writer. There are no grades, no pressure, and no "wrong" answers.
Book Preorder Information
To participate in this event, Girl Scouts need to preorder a
copy of The Liars Society #1, #2, or #3
Preorder the book here.
Special Gift Information
To receive the gift from the publisher, adults need complete
the form, including uploading a copy of the book pre-order receipt by
APRIL 6th (while supplies last). Link to the gift request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedlqtVnlWzzgAV8HI6XDDEbXWM0h5nc2nYm9cODVEcWXJBVg/viewform
R.S.V.P. HERE: https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/author-visit-with-alyson-gerber/
What's in the Scribe Starter Kit
Each girl will receive materials to complete the five steps of the Junior Scribe badge requirements on her own, including:
- A mini writing journal or booklet
- Writing prompts for stories and poetry
- A journalism activity guide
- A letterwriting template
- Editing and feedback tips and recommended resources
- Clear instructions for submission
The kit allows girls to work at their own pace and revisit activities as needed.
Location:
Longmont Library
409 4th Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
Registration
Link: https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/author-visit-with-alyson-gerber/
Questions? Contact: Girl Experience - girlexperience@gscolorado.org
