Free Community Writing Workshop with Claire Datnow.
AWC is thrilled to announce its first Community Writing Workshop, a new program that enables Alabama writers to share their gifts, experience, and knowledge with local communities.
Because we believe that writing matters—and the writing world should be a broad, inclusive community that represents the stunning diversity of individual minds— AWC sponsors free writing workshops across the state of Alabama. Our goal is to support the educational programs happening at the grassroots and make those opportunities more visible to the public.
Interested authors are encouraged to sign up online.
“A behind the scenes look at how writers create fiction or nonfiction science and nature related narratives” with Claire Datnow
The author’s firsthand adventures researching and writing her Eco Mystery series will provide a road map for skillfully connecting with readers/audiences in an engaging and meaningful way. Monster Hurricanes, Gigantic Oil Spills, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, 23andMe . . . A behind the scenes glimpse into how Claire Datnow creates engaging science-based environmental Eco Mysteries. Her firsthand experiences will provide a road map on how to connect people with the environmental issues that matter to them. As you follow her journey you will get to explore diverse natural habits and meet dedicated conservationist who are saving Alabama’s endangered species. You don’t need to buy a ticket, pack a suitcase, or board a bus all you need to bring along is your imagination and your curiosity! Singed copies of her most recent eco mystery, The Adventures of The Sizzling Six: Monarch Mysteries will be available for purchase.
Free of charge.
Please RSVP by email to cldatnow@me.com.
Tuesday, January 7 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Hoover Public Library in the Fitzgerald Room
200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL, 35216
About the Author
Claire Datnow was born and raised in Johannesburg South Africa, which inspired her love for the natural world. She taught gifted and talented students in the Birmingham Public Schools. Her published books for middle schoolers include: The Adventures of the Sizzling Six, Eco mystery series, and Edwin Hubble Discoverer of Galaxies. Her books for adults include a memoir, and historical fiction. She received the Warren S. Katz Award for Juvenile Fiction at the 2017, Alabama Writers Conclave. Claire has received numerous scholarships and awards, including: the Blanche Dean Award for Outstanding Nature Educator from the Alabama Conservancy, Beeson Samford Writing Project Fellowship, a Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Scholarship, and Birmingham Public School Teacher of the Year. Claire has presented workshops for the Alabama Wildlife Federation, Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Environmental Education Association of Alabama, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and Alabama Writers Conclave. She enjoys visiting schools to inspire teachers and students to write and research their own Eco mysteries. “Claire founded the trail and outdoor classroom, during her tenure at Putnam Middle School, which is now named in her honor as The Audubon-Datnow Forest Preserve.