The Young Authors Workshop was held at Boeckman Middle School on March 14, 2012 and featured several guest speakers to motivate young writers, including award-winning children's book author Mary Evanson Bleckwehl, sculptor and poet Mac Gimse who led students in creative writing exercises, and 14-year-old published author Ben Heckmann who provided inspiration.

1. YOUNG AUTHORS WORKSHOP
Boeckman Middle School, March 14, 2012

2. Mary Evanson Bleckwehl is the author of the six-time award winning
book Henry! You’re Late Again and a featured speaker to motivate
young writers.

3. Mac Gimse working with students. He has also created over 2000
bronze sculptures and challenges students to connect with art.
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students to healthier options.

4. Mac Gimse, Professor Emeritus of Art at St. Olaf College, leads
students through a creative process in the creation of poetry.

5. Ben Heckmann, a 14 year old author from Farmington, provides a
real world inspiration for elementary aged writers.

6. Accomplished author Kate Vogl discusses writing a memoir style
book with students.

7. Students even made their own books under the direction of Tom
Spence from the Minnesota Center for Book Arts Youth Program.

8. Jen Legatt, Tech Integration Specialist and Andrea Brokl, GEL
Teacher at Akin Road assisted students with writing for video.