For the first time this year, Reading Together will
feature a more age-appropriate title for younger readers.
In
Laura J. Burns'
The Case of the Prank That Stank, seventh-graders Agatha Wong
and Orville Wright, who has Asperger's syndrome, try to prove that the prank
they organized did not cause the fire that burned down their rival school's
field house.
Saturday
February 17, 2007
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Local Leaders to Discuss Reading Together Book
Local leaders, including Kalamazoo Mayor Hannah McKinney, Portage Mayor Pete Strazdas, commissioners and council members, will meet to discuss Curious Incident. This event is open to the public.
Dr. Bruce Mills, professor of English at Kalamazoo College, will facilitate the event. Discussion will be limited to commissioners and council members during the first hour. The public and media may observe their discussion, but will be asked to hold their comments and questions.
At 11:30 am, Dr. Mills will open the discussion to audience members. A public reception follows until 12:30 pm. Members of the public are welcome to continue informal discussions with local leaders during the reception.
Location: Portage District Library |
Saturday
February 17, 2007
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Families Under Stress
This panel discussion will include representatives of families stressed by divorce, social pressure, and care of a child with autism. Moderated by a family therapist. Hosted by the SW Michigan Black Heritage Society.
Location: Douglass Community Center |
Saturday
February 17, 2007
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Writing Workshop for Parents
KVCC creative writing instructors will help the parents of children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, or any disability, reflect on their lives and share their experiences through non-fiction narrative essays, fictional stories, memoirs, or children’s stories. Free, but registration required. Call 488-4701 x 2075.
Location: KPL Oshtemo |