Join us for a special writing workshop with author, Saundra Mitchell, discussing fanfic, its history and tropes, and popular examples of it, part of the Indiana Authors Awards’ program. AGES 13-18.
Registration required to receive Zoom log-in information. Attendees will need an Internet-capable device (preferably in addition to the device being used for Zoom); web-searching will be a key component of this program.
Author and editor, Saundra Mitchell, will guide us on an exploration into the world of fan fiction! Topics will include the history of fanfic, its main tropes and genres (like AU and wing-fic), and a dive into the various communities that form around certain fandoms.
Also, in connection with Pride Month in June, Saundra Mitchell will discuss her experience with queer-centric writing, specifically LGBTQ+ fiction for young adults. Topics of being queer, being a queer writer & editor, and how LGBTQ+ culture informs a writer's perspective will be discussed.
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This event is offered as part of Indiana Humanities’ work with the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards, which honor the best books written by Indiana authors. Awarded every two years, they celebrate Indiana writers, shine a light on the Hoosier state’s literary community and deepen connections between Indiana writers and readers.
About the Indiana Authors Awards
The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards honor the best books written by Indiana authors. Awarded every two years, they celebrate Indiana writers, shine a light on the Hoosier state’s literary community and deepen connections between Indiana writers and readers. They were established in 2009 as a vision of Eugene and Marilyn Glick and are a new component of Indiana Humanities’ rich and diverse literary programming.
About Indiana Humanities
Indiana Humanities connects people, opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk. One of those programs is Novel Conversations, a free lending library with sets of books available to book clubs, public libraries and organizations seeking to pursue and discuss new knowledge. Learn more at www.indianahumanities.org.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18) |
TAGS: | Special Events | Classes |
The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.
Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds.
The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.
The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.
