The Saugatuck StoryFest—Behind the Scenes of a Literary Collaboration

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 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 Connecticut Writing Project-Fairfield The Saugatuck StoryFest website The Saugatuck StoryFest Official Lineup and Program (PDF) Westport Public Library Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters