October 14,15 I attended the Oregon Association of School Libraries Conference in Seaside Oregon. As always it is often the contacts you make (as well as the converence itself) that make attendance at an event a success. I made several, but I was especially impressed with Sharon Wood Wortman. She was one of the speakers at the conference and author of The Portland Bridge Book. Her book won the Independent Publishers Award.
Sharon loves my book and gave me advice and ideas for awards & marketing…including some great contacts.
She has a great project in the works now:
The Big & Awesome Bridges of Portland & Vancouver--A Book for Young Reader
Sunday, October 30, 2011 and Saturday, November 19, 2011 ---- 1-4 p.m.
Sharon Wood Wortman is leading these bridge walks in October and November. If you think you might enjoy standing in the tower of the Burnside Bridge during a test lift this might be for you.
This is a project of PDX Bridge Festival, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Big & Awesome is the first bona fide book about the local bridges written for young readers. The goal is to donate free copies to PPS third grade classrooms and Vancouver School District fourth grade classrooms. To register, email sharon@bridgestories.com. Those who cannot walk but wish to make a donation may visit www.bridgefestival.org.
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