What are the true stories that inspire you? Can you tell a story using a photograph? How can we use art to change the world?
This program series for homeschooling students explores The Traveling Camera: Lewis Hine and the Fight to End Child Labor by Alexandra Hinrichs, with writing, photography, and local history. Sessions will be held both over Zoom and at the Jesup Memorial Library, culminating in an author visit with Alex! Each participant will receive a signed copy of The Traveling Camera. We recommend this program to homeschooling students aged 5–15.
Participation free of charge, but space is limited; registration is required. This program is cohosted by Island Readers & Writers and the Jesup Memorial Library.
Program Schedule
Tuesday, January 17th, 1pm: Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) discussion and book introduction with Alison Johnson, IRW Director of School Programs and certified VTS facilitator (Zoom).
Tuesday, January 24th, 3:00pm: Author Introduction, a conversation with Alexandra Hinrichs (Zoom, participants have option to Zoom together from the Jesup).
Tuesday, February 7th, 3:00pm: Writing workshop with Alex (Zoom, participants have option to Zoom together from the Jesup).
Thursday, February 16th, Time TBD: Photography workshop with Katherine Emery, organized by Val Peacock and Grassy Toes Homeschool Group (in-person at the Jesup).
Date/Time TBD: Program finale! Come together at the Jesup to share projects, meet Alex, and sign books.
About Alex
Alexandra Hinrichs is a children’s book author and middle school librarian. Alex has worked as a historical researcher at American Girl, a children’s librarian, and a children’s bookseller among other things. She earned MAs in United States History and Library & Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed her undergraduate education at Colgate University, where she majored in History and French. Alex grew up in Princeton, Massachusetts. She has also lived in France and Thailand. She now makes her home in Bangor, Maine with her spouse and their three sons.