The Piedmont Laureate program has announced that the 2013 Piedmont Laureate will be selected from central North Carolina authors of Children’s Literature.
The program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing. Applications for the 2013 laureate are being selected only from authors of children’s literature (for ages 0-9) currently residing in Orange, Alamance, Durham or Wake counties. The laureate, who will be selected by an appointed committee, will present public readings and workshops and participate in other public functions. Additional information on the program is available at piedmontlaureate.com. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on Sept. 28.