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A Weekend with Stephen Biesty and Richard Platt

On Saturday, October 20 at 3:00pm


Richard Platt presents "Finding a Voice: Writing Non-Fiction for Children."


Platt explores his experience in making history relevant, engaging, and accessible for a wide-ranging audience, and gives pointers to help aspiring writers find their own voice. Prior to the presentation, Platt will be on hand for a reception from 12:00-2:30.

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British writer Richard Platt has authored more than sixty books for young readers, including books in the award-winning Incredible Cross-Section and Eyewitness series.  His most recent work, Plague, Pox and Pestilence, is shortlisted for the 2012 Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. For more information see www.richardplatt.co.uk.

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