Her presentation is made possible by the Nebraska Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The first day of the festival is for children grades PK-8 and will begin at 9 a.m. Three rotating sectionals will be led by Zelinsky, Fleming, Calvert, Arnold and Simundson. Three autographing sessions are scheduled. The children s sectionals are offered free of charge as a community service.
Parental supervision is encouraged for the children.
Because seating is limited, reservations must be made in advance. Saturday, Oct. 7, is professional development day. Adults are invited to participate in sectionals led by guest authors, illustrators and other specialists. Adult sectionals reflect topics that are of interest to elementary and secondary teachers, reading specialists, home school teachers, administrators, media specialists, care givers and the general public. Also on Saturday, a Literature Quiz Bowl with emphasis on Nebraska literature and authors is offered for secondary students.