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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “Hissing Roaches and Fuzzy Noses,” Barbara Kerley, author of Following Baxter, shares how to use all kinds of research to bring your story to life. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

Free

The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “Writing from Your Family Tree,” Hannah Holt, author of The Diamond and the Boy, shows how to find, research, and write stories about people in your family tree. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

Free

The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “How World-Building and Characters Work Together,” Kelly Garrett, author of The Last to Die, teaches how to create well-rounded characters who can only live within the world of the story. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “From Page to Screen,” screenwriter Ryan Graves shows how to take a story and shape it into brilliant movie scenes. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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Rosanne Parry presents Last of the Name

Gastro Mania - Multnomah Village 7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

Join Annie Bloom's own Rosanne Parry for the launch party for her latest novel, Last of the Name. The event will be held next door to the store, at Gastromania. In addition to a reading from the book, there will be live Irish music from Nancy and Mark Jarell, with songs by David Ingerson and poetry and traditional dancing by Phil Mehan. In Last of the Name, twelve-year-old Danny O'Carolan and his sister, Kathleen, arrive in New York City in 1863. Kathleen refuses to be parted from her only remaining relative, so she finds a job in domestic service for herself and her younger...sister. Danny reluctantly pretends to be a girl to avoid being sent to the children's workhouse or recruited as a drummer boy…

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Story Setting with Rosanne Parry and Willamette Writers

The First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Finding Gold in your Story Setting with Rosanne Parry Developing the setting of your story can make the character voices sharper, the action more vivid, and the plot complications more realistic. But how do you create a deeper and more vibrant world Join us on May 7th at First Congregational Church in downtown Portland at 7PM (doors open at 6:30PM) for a workshop with author Rosanne Parry. This workshop will cover ten techniques for researching and writing a compelling setting for your story. About Rosanne Parry Rosanne Parry is the author of six middle grade novels. The most recent are Last of the Name and A Wolf Called Wander, published by Learner and Harper Collins. Rosanne is a part-time bookseller at Annie Blooms, and is…

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “Writing on the Wild Side,” authors Susan Fletcher and Rosanne Parry teach the pleasures and perils of writing stories with animal characters. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

Free

Teachers Summer Reading Night

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

Come celebrate the end of the school year! Expert recommendations for your summer reading from our very own Rosanne Parry. Treats! Giveaways!

Free

The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In Science? It Could be Verse!, Sue Cowing, author of You Will Call Me Drog, teaches how to combine science and rhythmic language to make unique poems. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

Free

The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “From Idea to Story,” Mark Fearing, author of Earthling!, uses the power of improv and doodling to take you from brilliant idea to fully formed story. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

Free
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