![]() ![]() Those interested can register for the event online. The event will be held at the Iowa City Public Library. The writing jam is organized by the Iowa Youth Writing Project in conjunction with One Book Two Book festival. The junior high writing jam Sunday features Iowa City author and artist Chuy Renteria, whose memoir “We Heard It When We Were Young” explores growing up first-generation Mexican American in West Liberty. Responses will be compiled for a public art project to be shared with the community. People of all ages are invited to respond to simple writing prompts while at the park. Heartlanders and more making appearances on the ice. There will also be free ice skating from 10 a.m. “The goals of the One Book Two Book festival fully align with Sidekick’s mission,” Herbold said in an email to the Press-Citizen. “Giving children the opportunity to explore all aspects of literature is an exciting opportunity for young readers. Sidekick and the One Book Two Book Festival are happy be a part of it.”įestivities at the Blackhawk Mini Park at the Ped Mall Saturday include a book character meet and greet and photo opportunities featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog, Taco Dragon, Zoom Squirrel and Wild Thing. Katy Herbold, owner of Sidekick Coffee, will host a story time for youth earlier in the day. The illustrators will have their artwork shared on social media. The workshop will be taught by Jennifer Black Reinhardt, an illustrator in Iowa City whose work includes “Blue Ethel,” “Gondra’s Treasure” and “Yaks Yak.” Participants will draw their own character and learn about making a picture book. On Saturday, Sidekick Coffee & Books will host an illustration workshop for children ages 9 through 12. This year, the work of 30 children was selected and can be read online at One Book Two Book’s website. One Book Two Book recognizes the talented youth writers in the Iowa City area through a writing contest and has selected winners and honorable mentions among students from the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor school districts. Previous years included a visit from the arts education organization Story Pirates in 2018, book fairs and events featuring local authors. The two-day festival celebrates literary arts among youth with various activities. City of Literature’s One Book Two Book festival Ice skating with the Iowa Heartlanders and events at Sidekick Coffee & Books are just part of what's planned for the festival.īetween that and an exhibit celebrating student life at the University of Iowa, here are two more events set for this weekend in Iowa City. View Gallery: Photos: Fyodor Dostoevsky exhibit at University of Iowa Main LibraryĪttention young book worms, future novelists and student storytellers, the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature’s annual One Book Two Book Children’s Literature Festival returns Saturday and Sunday.
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