Young Authors Celebration: Feb 23, 2018
William Carey University will host the 14th annual Young Authors Celebration on Feb. 23, 2018. This is not a competition among students, but rather an opportunity that inspires children to write. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on the Hattiesburg campus, and students and chaperones will depart campus by 1:15 p.m.
Students in first to eighth grade are invited to share their writings and illustrations with other young authors at the celebration. During the scheduled events, students will listen to guest speakers who are authors and illustrators of children’s books and will have the opportunity to meet and interact with authors and illustrators. Students may purchase the authors’ books, shop at the WCU Barnes and Nobles bookstore, and lunch will be provided.
The total cost per student/chaperone is $10, which includes a book, university materials, and lunch. To register for this event, send your school name, contact person, email, phone number, school address, number of students and chaperones/teachers, and the student’s grade level to
jhornsby@wmcarey.edu. The celebration is open to 300 students, and registration is processed on a first come, first served basis. Registration will close Feb. 1, or when all spaces are filled. All fees must be paid no later than Feb. 15.
For more information, please contact Dr. June Hornsby at (601) 318-6140 or email
jhornsby@wmcarey.edu.