Song and Story Fest - Fun Fact # 3

W.E. Gowling Song & Story Fest

Fun Fact # 3:

What is the only word in the English language with three consecutive double letters? 

Bookkeeper

Jo Rioux - Manga Caricatures

2016 Song & Story Fest May, 14th - Second Activity of the Day 

Jo Rioux will do personalized Manga caricatures for anyone who would like their portrait done! 

(10:30am kick-off... but she will be with us all day!)

Jo Rioux was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada. As a child, she read comics voraciously, first in her native French and later in English. Attending a high school for the arts was an early step in an artistic path, which lead to the illustration program at Sheridan College. After graduation, she was drawn to children's books, and illustrated the graphic novel series Sam: Dog Detective for Kids Can Press. Her love for the comic medium spurred her to author her first graphic novel series, Cat's Cradle. She lives in the lush suburbs of her hometown, where, when not working at her drawing desk, she can be found nestled within a pile of books.

 http://www.kidscanpress.com/creators/jo-rioux/671

Jo Rocks!

Fun Fact # 2

W.E. Gowling Song & Story Fest

Fun Fact # 2:
Why do we get songs stuck in our heads? 

Your brain interprets the song as an unfinished task, especially if you only remember one part. 

2016 Song & Story Fest Writing Awards

2016 Song & Story Fest - First Activity of the Day (May, 14th)

W.E. Gowling Song & Story Fest Writing Award Presentations

During the Song & Story Fest opening ceremony (10 am on May 14th) we will be presenting awards to the winners of the W.E. Gowling Writing Competition. Here are the competition details...

Writer Challenge: This writing competition is for any W.E. Gowling student (of any age) wanting to test their hand at writing their OWN children’s book and/or song (or rap!). The winner will be judged based on their use of “the 3 R’s” of writing for children (Rhyming, Rhythm & Repetition), creativity, illustrations (if a story) and melody (if a song). I have attached the scoring grid that we used last year -- and will likely use again this year. 

Deadline Friday May 6th, 2016 – hard copy submissions should be given to the child's teacher (recorded songs or raps can be sent to gowlingfest@gmail.com -- if help is needed with recordings please let us know through this e-mail address as well). The submissions will then be collected and reviewed by a panel of judges. The winners will have the opportunity to tell their stories - or perform - on stage at 10:00 am, during the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Song and Story Festival.

The 2016 WINNER will receive: 
1) A FREE creative art SUMMER CAMP of their choosing - at the Nepean Creative Art Centre! 
2) A Chapters Gift Bundle

3) A coupon for FIVE FREE books at the used book sale. 
4) A beautiful CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR. 
5) The opportunity to showcase their book or song during the story telling festivities of the day. 

The TWO 2016 “runner up prizes” will be: 
1) A Chapter's Gift Bundle

2) A coupon for FIVE FREE books at the used book sale. 
3) A CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR 
4) The opportunity to showcase their book or song during the story telling festivities of the day. 

Fun Fact #1

As part of a daily countdown to our 2nd Annual W.E. Gowling Song & Story Fest (Sat. May14th), we're planning to share some song and story related trivia with you.

Here goes nothing!

Fun Fact # 1:

How big is the world’s largest book? 

The Klencke Atlas is 1.75M tall and 1.9M wide. It is so heavy six people are necessary to lift it. It was a gift to the King of England in 1660. 

2016 Story Fest Schedule

Have a look at what the 2nd Annual W.E. Gowling Song and Story Fest has in store for you!

Extra details - and much much more - are on their way. 

Stay Tuned!!

pssst... take one and pass it on!

Pssst... spread the word folks! 

The workshops are stellar, we are busting with used books and... it's going to be a BLAST! 

The full schedule and details will follow soon!!