Hands-On Book Festival

Fifth grade students at King Elementary took part in the Hand-On Book Festival sponsored by the Rotary Club of Des Moines. Students experienced the entire process of producing a book at this second annual Hands on Book Festival. They authored, illustrated, bound and printed a book and learned to make paper and ink.  Participants interacted with best-selling children’s author Sarah Prineas and award-winning illustrator Claudia McGehee.  University of Iowa students of MacArthur Fellow Timothy Barrett, shared techniques for writing, illustrating, and paper-making.