Registration required.
We all experience loss\, whether a person or pe t has passed away\, a friend has moved to a new city\, we&rsquo\;ve change d schools\, or we&rsquo\;ve left behind an old beloved neighborhood. Join us for an art workshop where you can create a piece honoring someone or so mething important to you&mdash\;a family member\, pet\, friend\, et cetera . Whether you&rsquo\;d like to commemorate someone who has passed away or reference someone you don&rsquo\;t see as much as you&rsquo\;d like to\, a ll are welcome.
\nParticipants will need to bring a photo of their person or pet to recreate. We&rsquo\;ll use a transfer tec hnique to get the subject of your photo onto your paper\, so there&rsquo\; s no need to stress about your drawing ability. This process makes it easy to create a beautiful and expressive portrait\, no matter your skill leve l. Participants are also encouraged to bring items that evoke memories of their subject&mdash\;objects\, symbols\, lyrics\, or anything that reminds you of who you&rsquo\;re referencing.
\nYou don&rsquo\;t need to be an experienced artist\; all that&rsquo\;s required is an open heart and a willingness to create. All other materials provided.
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\n2026 A Novel Idea Youth Edition \;
Hope in the
Valley \;is a middle-grade novel exploring grief\, friendship\,
family\, and growing up in a community facing a housing crisis. \;
\;
Twelve-year-old \;Indian-American \;Pandita Paul&nb
sp\;doesn't \;like change. \;She's \;not ready to start middle
school and leave the comforts of childhood behind. Most of all\, Pandita&
nbsp\;doesn't \;want to feel like \;she's \;leaving her mother
\, who died a few years ago\, behind. After \;a falling \;out with
her best friend\, Pandita is planning to spend most of her summer break r
eading and writing in her favorite secret space: the abandoned but majesti
c mansion across the street. But then the unthinkable happens. The town an
nounces that the old home will be bulldozed in favor of new&mdash\;maybe a
ffordable&mdash\;housing. With her family on opposing sides of the issue\,
Pandita must find her voice&mdash\;and the strength to move on&mdash\;in
order to \;give her community hope. \;
\;
About the Author
Mitali \;Perkins has&nb
sp\;written \;many books for young readers\, all of which explore cros
sing \;different kinds \;of borders. \;Her goal is to make rea
ders laugh or cry\, preferably both\, as long as their hearts are widening
. \;She lives and writes in \;the East \;Bay. \;
L earn more about \;A Novel Idea
\nQuestions? Contact \;jennym@deschuteslibrary.org\, 541-312- 1062
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