In case you haven't heard, StoryCon is Utah's largest book and writing event, with learning tracks for educators, teens (grades 7-12), tweens (grades 4-6), and general audiences, plus a free expo hall and programming. To help you, your ELA teachers, and your administrators understand StoryCon, we're including a flyer for you to hang in your classrooms<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdrive.google.com%2ffile%2fd%2f1BD8aopR7g51VAmiyEAqYp9DBkeR7EfVi%2fview%3fusp%3dsharing&c=E,1,cxuvNY-KNHNroP-boe5Ql4bx7uc-zcWMkAoXK6aKsdHAiTt0Vxbt72LTdatgDMdizEqh_cmOWz2alieFuBg1LzEus--10t3iTdFtC1LE4OZE4A,,&typo=1>, our StoryCon slide deck<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdrive.google.com%2ffile%2fd%2f1al6LjPzroI9FMJBTXSDTmey12Xq50-Mp%2fview%3fusp%3dsharing&c=E,1,NdGF2XTTNslkrtwdzfkZxUg2Ipy5xb02mIhAI07RuyShEyFA2G4PLy5346ftZ0IatlgC6Deinq5bhI6V5yZRtciflfivZd0z9jyj2ZyesSZqnzA,&typo=1> and this 15-minute video presentation<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fvimeo.com%2f1049526199%2f803ea531c2%3fshare%3dcopy&c=E,1,RGgJlcIdnzEPkyM67hls8s5PcxLHnREpzvXKFYrI4NJq8EqtXT7pImZ84WLpIwZr1KygAUz2uZBtwvsImxAGIfkVO8iqbZTgKkL6NWFu1ic6lw_Q&typo=1> summing it all up. Pay special attention to the following: * StoryCon programming * Our amazing author lineup * The 5 SUU Graduate credits available to educator attendees * Funding options If you still have questions, join Heather and Amy (Your StoryCon Educator Cheerleaders) on Monday, January 27th for a two hour live Zoom Q&A.<https://zoom.us/j/96381052371?pwd=BSrrK8IJEb9ww3sDGLz7ejpZ5Y0ZpT.1> Bring all your questions, like... * Are there still scholarships available for students and educators? (Yes.) * Can my students still enter the first chapter, first line, and first paragraph contests? (Yes) * Will Grassroots Shakespeare be performing flash mob scenes from Shakespeare plays? * How can I get Jeff Kinney to sign a copy of his latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book? * Is StoryCon the largest assembly of bestselling authors Utah has ever seen? Amy and Heather have these and many more answers for you! Come Monday and ask us, or shoot us an email today! We cannot WAIT to connect with you and see how we can help you and your students join us and make the most of your StoryCon experience. ~Sharon Brown Librarian- Whitesides Elementary A reader lives a 1000 lives before they die. A non-reader lives one. [cid:653e5f4e-041c-437c-8df4-7ef75c64eb37]