Author Appearance by Laura Atkins
Laura Atkins will be reading Sled Dog Dachshund, her debut picture book published by Minted Prose, at the Turn the Page Festival held at the Children’s Fairyland, the storybook theme park by Lake Merritt, on February 6. The event is sponsored by the Oakland Public Library.
Sled Dog Dachshund Author Laura Atkins at Fairyland
Presentation by Laura Atkins
Minted Prose debut author Laura Atkins will be leading writing workshops and consulting on individual literary projects at the Gullah Rising Conference to be held at Folly Beach, South Carolina on April 5-12, 2017. She will facilitate On-Site Reflections, which allows participants to creatively express their “looking back” reflections in words, photos, drawings, weavings, gathered objects, paintings and dance. The “Gullah Rising” conference will feature stories shared and roots intertwined, celebrating lowcountry flavors, fibers, flora, fauna, music, art, and life.
Laura is a San Francisco Bay Area author, teacher and independent children’s book editor. Her passion for community and diversity is infectious, as will be evident to all her students.
“We encourage our authors to engage with readers and other writers in the pursuit their art. Laura’s workshops will offer the perfect forum for advancing children’s literature,” said Linda Purpura, Publisher, Minted Prose. “We saw her skills in full bloom in her Minted Prose book–Sled Dog Dachshund. We invite readers to join with us in congratulating her on this new book and her upcoming author events.”
Book Signing by Laura Atkins
Minted Prose debut author Laura Atkins will be signing galleys for her debut book Sled Dog Dachshund at the Independent Publishers Group (IPG) booth, alongside Faherty & Associates, at the Northern California Booksellers Association (NCIBA) Fall Discovery Show on Friday, October 28 at 12:30 PM.
The NCIBA Discovery Show is being held at the South San Francisco Conference Center, just north of the San Francisco Airport. The show will feature presentations, educational events, and various receptions to present and sign new books. The show floor hours are 5-7 PM on Thursday, October 27, and 12-5 PM on Friday, October 28.
Workshop by Laura Atkins
Minted Prose debut author Laura Atkins will be leading a workshop about picture books entitled “In Pursuit of Picture Books Where Text and Image Meet” at Book Passage Book Store in Corde Madera, CA on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
During the session, Laura will discuss the various components of the picture book format such as typical number of pages and using drama to get page turns, as well as the importance of developing satisfying stories with minimal text. Time will be allocated for participants to do their own “writing play” as well as learn more about trends in publishing.
The event is part of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators San Francisco North and East Bay Marin County Meeting Series.
Workshop by Laura Atkins
Minted Prose debut author Laura Atkins will be leading the Writing for Young People workshops at the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference being held at the Mendocino College Coast Campus on August 4-7, 2016. Registration is now open for this pretigious gathering, which has been in existence for over two decades. Attendees will find literary expertise, inspiration, encouragement, and community. Laura’s experience and enthusiasm are compelling. She is an author, teacher, and independent book editor with an extensive professional background. At the conference, Laura will be giving the lecture, “In Pursuit of Picture Books.”
Laura will also be one of the featured authors at the “First Friday” Town Hall Literary Readings in Fort Bragg. The event, which is free and open to the community, will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, right over the conference weekend. “First Friday” is when galleries and shops stay open late in the historic city.
“Laura’s participation in these events reflects her committment to the next generation of authors,” said Linda Purpura, Publisher, Minted Prose. “And we’re thrilled to announce the release of her book for Minted Prose – Sled Dog Dachshund. We anticipate her conference participation and her new book will be resounding successes.”
“Laura helps writers to clarify their vision for a particular project and she then assists them in meeting and/or exceeding their goals.”
—Zetta Elliott, prizing author of Ship of Souls, Bird, and A Wish After Midnight
“Laura absolutely knows her stuff and is committed not just to diverse, high-quality children’s literature, but supporting the artists and writers working to create it.”
—Kate Schatz, author of Rad American Women A-Z (City Lights, 2015).
“When it comes to the writing life, Laura Atkins is an intrepid explorer who has developed skills with both editing and creating pieces from scratch and with fiction, nonfiction, poetry and prose, and half a dozen different genres. She is a humble and generous teacher, someone who believes deeply in community and the power of the creative process.”
—Jane Kurtz, award-winning author of The Storyteller’s Beads and River Friendly, River Wild
We at Minted Prose wish Laura the best in her many excellent endeavors.
Presentation by Linda Fischer
On a short vacation to Budapest, the author found a small, mysterious leather book in an antique store. It turned out to be a memory book—a keepsake album kept by Central European girls to record advice and remembrances. Fischer shares her nearly decade-long adventure into the heart of Old Europe and deep into centuries of art, history, and war. During this journey, she forged connections spanning the century, from the eruption of WWI to contemporary New York.
Linda Fischer is a global traveler with a passion for literature, languages, and the people she encounters along the way. A devoted student of the Hungarian culture, she spent nine years traveling and researching The Memory Book. This is her first book.
Presentation by Linda Fischer
On a short vacation to Budapest, the author found a small, mysterious leather book in an antique store. It turned out to be a memory book—a keepsake album kept by Central European girls to record advice and remembrances. Fischer shares her nearly decade-long adventure into the heart of Old Europe and deep into centuries of art, history, and war. During this journey, she forged connections spanning the century, from the eruption of WWI to contemporary New York. A cream cake tasting with coffee and tea will follow the lecture.
Linda Fischer is a global traveler with a passion for literature, languages, and the people she encounters along the way. A devoted student of the Hungarian culture, she spent nine years traveling and researching The Memory Book. This is her first book.