About Young Authors
The Marquette-Alger Young Authors' Conference began with an idea to build literacy and authorship within our community. It started with a handful of educators and 347 first through sixth grade children. Over the past 39 years, the conference has grown to include 13 schools and about 3,000 children, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The conference takes place over four days each May at Northern Michigan University, but literacy activities extend throughout the whole school year. The activities involve reading, researching, writing, illustrating, sharing, and finally publishing a book as a culminating project.
This year we are pleased to be featuring the talents of author Aaron Reynolds from May 6-9 at Northern Michigan University!
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A day at the Young Authors' Conference consists of four events. Students will attend the author presentation, celebrate their own writing during a book-sharing session, and attend a "special" class lead by a local presenter. Students will also enjoy lunch at Northern Michigan University's Marketplace. It is a fun and busy day for all!
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Participating Area Schools
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Father Marquette Catholic Schools
Father Marquette Elementary School Gwinn Area Community Schools Sawyer Elementary School Gilbert Elementary School Ishpeming Public Schools Birchview Elementary Marquette Area Public Schools Graveraet Elementary School Cherry Creek Elementary School Sandy Knoll Elementary School Superior Hills Elementary School |
Negaunee Public Schools
Lakeview Elementary School NICE Community School District Aspen Ridge School North Star Academy North Star Academy - Elementary Powell Township School Superior Central School District Superior Central School Upper Michigan Homeschoolers |
Clip art by Scrappin Doodles
