Top authors coming to Hamline

Over the next week, Hamline University invites the public to several book readings by nationally known authors of literature for young people as part of its Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults (MFAC) residency. Distinguished guest authors include Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo (Because of Winn Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux), Emily Jenkins, Franny Billingsley, William Alexander, and John Coy.  Faculty readings will be presented by Ron Koertge, Marsha Qualey, Phyllis Root, Gary Schmidt, Laura Ruby, Marsha Chall, Swati Avashti, Claire Rudolf Murphy, Gene Yang, Eleanora Tate, and Anne Ursu. All readings are free and open to the public. Readings by graduating students will also be open to the public on July 16, 17, 18, & 20, all starting at 6:45 p.m. in Drew Science Center Room 118, which is located behind Old Main at 1536 Hewitt Avenue.

Friday, July 12, 6:45 – 8 p.m., Drew Science Center, Room 118, 1536 Hewitt Avenue. Authors: Ron Koertge, Marsha Qualey, Phyllis Root

Sunday, July 14, 6:45 – 8 p.m., Drew Science Center, Room 118, 1536 Hewitt Avenue. Authors: Gary Schmidt, Laura Ruby, Marsha Chall, Swati Avasthi

Monday, July 15, 6:45 – 8 p.m., Drew Science Center, Room 118, 1536 Hewitt Avenue. Authors: Claire Rudolf Murphy, Gene Yang,  Eleanora Tate, Anne Ursu

Tuesday, July 16, 3:30 – 4 p.m., School of Law Building, Room 103, 1518 Hewitt Avenue. Author: Emily Jenkins

Wednesday, July 17, 1:50 -2:15 p.m., School of Law Building, Room 103, 1518 Hewitt Avenue. Author: Franny Billingsley

Thursday, July 18, 3 – 3:20 p.m., Giddens Learning Center, Room 100E, 1556 Hewitt Avenue, Author: John Coy

Saturday, July 20, 11 – 11:20 a.m., Giddens Learning Center, Room 100E, 1556 Hewitt Avenue, Author: William Alexander

Sunday, July 21, 3:30- 4:30 p.m., Drew Fine Arts Center, Anne Simley Theatre, 1530 Taylor Avenue, Keynote Address: Kate DiCamillo