Wild About Books: Interview by CBS47 Fresno, CA

Thank you Zara Arboleda, CBS 47,  for the opportunity to share the news of the contest "Wild About Books!"

Jennifer Crow, Interim Curator at The Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature, announced the contest details this morning on CBS 47. 

Enjoy the interview here. CBS47, Fresno, CA Interview with Jennifer Crow

One of many sponsors of the contest , CBS 47 encouraged  students  to participate and become part of the Central Valley's rich culture of authors and illustrators.

'Wild About Books' is a writing contest for children between 3rd and 12th grade.The contest will award prizes for writing and illustrating.

Prizes will be awarded for grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 and range from $25 to $100.

The contest is open to students in Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare Counties.

Entry forms can be picked up at the CBS47 Studios at 4880 N. Fist Street in Fresno, A Book Barn at 640 Clovis Avenue in Clovis, Arne Nixon Center for Children's Literature, Madden Library at Fresno State, and all Fresno County Public Libraries.

Contest details, guidelines and permission form accesible online by clicking here. 

Panel Discussion: FAIR Education Act

Join us on Tuesday, 5/1. The Printise J. Womack Lecture endowment, the Henry Madden Library, and the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature invite everyone to attend a panel discussion on the FAIR (Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, Respectful) Education Act. The discussion will be held from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Henry Madden Library, Room 2206.
Our guest lecturers will discuss the FAIR Education Act, presenting information about the law’s impact, curriculum development, and implementation in the schools.
Panelist include Lee Wind, M.Ed. Blogger, author and speaker, Wind holds a master’s degree in Education and Media from Harvard, Robert McGarry, Ed.D. Director of Education for GLSEN—the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, and Shelbi Day. Staff Attorney in the Western Regional Office of Lambda Legal.