For the National Day on Writing, we celebrate the success of the Saugatuck StoryFest, a 4-day literacy event in southern Connecticut that brought together teachers, writers, students, and members of the community to discuss the power of stories in our lives. Event organizers—including CWP-Fairfield teacher leaders, Westport Public Library, and the Saugatuck StoryFest Youth Board—highlight the history behind the festival, the writers who came, and the wisdom that resulted from the event.

Guests

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• Kim Herzog, English Teacher, Staples High School
  
• Rebecca Marsick, Literacy Coach, Staples High School
  
• Alex Giannini, Westport Public Library
  
• Chunjang Bruynder, Central High School
  
• Kemoy Blair, Central High School
  

Links from the Show

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• Connecticut Writing Project-Fairfield
  
• The Saugatuck StoryFest website
  
• The Saugatuck StoryFest Official Lineup and Program (PDF)
  
• Westport Public Library
  
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