You know what time it is? Time to “BYOT!”
That’s right: you can Bring Your Own T-shirt to the 2023 Writers Conference, and we’ll add our conference logo to your shirt! We’ll use our vinyl cutter and heat press to add our special Writers Conference logo to your shirt, and you can keep a piece of the Writers Conference with you wherever you go. This is the first year we’ve been able to do something like this, and it’s all thanks to Makerspace Facilitator Lydia Perez!
Lydia has been a MakerSpace Facilitator at the Central Resource Library since May 2022, but they worked for the Olathe Library system in a variety of roles before that. Their creativity, knowledge, and kind instruction make them a special addition to the Johnson County Library staff. When asked about their favorite ways to express their creativity they say, “While I love making and digital fabrication, I also love drawing and writing.”
We are thrilled that Lydia will be a part of the faculty for the 2023 Writers Conference. They will facilitate a drop-in activity and guide conference attendees through the steps of making their own “zine” (a zine is a DIY short chapbook or magazine). Lydia says that “creating mini zines is a wonderful exercise to practice flexing your creativity and is something I enjoy a lot.” Make sure to stop by Lydia’s table at the conference to learn how to create your own mini pocket zine! They say you can “fill it with writing, doodles, poems, or anything else! Let your creativity flow or use some prompts to spark inspiration.”
You can register for the conference here. Registration isn’t required but is appreciated, and your RSVP includes both days of the conference, Nov. 3 and 4. Sessions are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We will also be hosting a Writers Conference Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 2.