{"product_id":"the-creative-edge-inspiring-art-explorations-in-libraries-and-beyond-paperback","title":"The Creative Edge: Inspiring Art Explorations in Libraries and Beyond - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary facilitators of art-based creativity sessions will learn how to choose materials and art experiences appropriate for young people from toddlers to teens and for intergenerational groups.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the modern world, innovative and creative individuals have a distinct advantage: the creative edge. \u003ci\u003eThe Creative Edge\u003c\/i\u003e explains how you can design and conduct art-based creativity programming in your library. Written by a library creativity specialist, this book is the result of the author's many years of experience facilitating art groups for all ages. Her programs have achieved national recognition and will serve as a guide for others to establish art-based creativity sessions. In this book, she incorporates research that documents the importance of creativity as an essential component of childhood development and connects it to library learning goals, including literacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreativity research can be applied in libraries and at other public institutions to develop programs that will meet the needs of the next generation. The book includes many practical elements, such as lists for recommended art materials, step-by-step instructions on setup and procedures, and ideas inspired by picture book illustrations that connect to story time themes. \u003ci\u003eThe Creative Edge\u003c\/i\u003e teaches readers how to provide programs that promote child-led exploration, experiential learning, innovative thought, and creative confidence.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary C. Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e, a library creativity specialist, holds a master's degree in art therapy and has experience as an artist and illustrator. She founded the Open Art Studio at the Avon Free Public Library in Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.2 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457712603389,"sku":"9781440861093","price":100.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/WlducS8zamhnclJMR3FTUFN2YkpaZz09.webp?v=1777242899","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-creative-edge-inspiring-art-explorations-in-libraries-and-beyond-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}