Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, July 5, 1994 TAG: 9407050129
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Children's author Patricia MacLaughlin, writer of ``Sarah, Plain and Tall,'' ``Skylark'' and most recently, ``Baby,'' will speak. MacLaughlin's ``Sarah, Plain and Tall'' received the Newbery Medal Award in 1986.
David Wisniewsky, also a children's author and illustrator, will demonstrate how he incorporates illustrations into his books, which include ``Sundiata: Lion King of Mali,'' ``Elfwyn's Saga,'' ``The Warrior and the Wise Man'' and ``Rain Player.''
A live telephone conference will be held with author Gary Paulsen after viewing his tape. Paulsen has received the Newbery Medal Award Honor for ``Dogsong'' and ``Hatchet.''
Judith Rosenfeld, librarian of the St. Anne's School in Bristol, will make a presentation of 100 new and better children's books. Joan Kindig, librarian at Hollymead Elementary School in Charlottesville, will talk from Charlottesville on ``Cultivating Life Long Readers: Let the Book Do It.''
The tuition for the conference is $50, which includes lunch. For more information, call (800) 792-3683.
Cave Spring Reunion
The Cave Spring High School class of 1979 is planning a reunion. Call with addresses or for more information, 772-2603.
by CNB