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= Welcome to the MSLA Author/Illustrator Wiki =

How to use this wiki:

 * Click on "Authors" in the right menu bar to access the database.
 * To add authors to the database, Click on "Add an Author" at the right and fill out the form

Top 5 Reasons to Host an author or illustrator at your school

 * 1) **To encourage students to read**. Students love to read for a purpose. Tell them that they will meet the author and watch those books get checked out!
 * 2) **To encourage students to write**. Authors and illustrators are excellant role models. Students can then see the reality of how learning to write can lead them to becoming published authors.
 * 3) **Creating a Rich Learning Community**. Bringing enrichments program to your school gives students the opportunity to experience new things and relate learning to reral life.
 * 4) **To promote your library.** An author visit will bring students to the library to check out the books. Have the author give workshops or small group talks to students in the library as well.
 * 5) **Because it's fun!**

Funding-

 * Look for a Humanities Grant- many communities have a humanities Group that give grants for programs
 * Pair up with other schools to bring an author to the area- authors will sometimes charge less when they have the opportunity to visit more than one school
 * Partner with your public library- Public libraries often have Friends Groups that fundraise for community programs. An author will often do a school visit partnered with a Public Library program.