Hello Friends! What's New?
DAR HOSTA HAS A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS!
School Visit Openings Still Available for 2009-10.
A Philosophy for Everyone: THE CREATIVITY CREDO.
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Dar Hosta, Children's Book Writer & Illustrator 
My Name... How Do You Say It?
Hosta is pronounced with a long "o," as in the word "toast," not with a short "o," as in the word "hot." There is a plant called a Hosta, but my name is pronounced the other way.
Upcoming EVENTS!
February 6, 2010, National Writing Project's Midwinter Writing Conference. I'll be in the Exhibition Hall from 8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. This great conference includes a keynote by BJ Ward, tons of great seminars and, at my booth, information on my Residency Programs and FREE POSTERS while supplies last. www.nwprutgers.org.
April 8-10, 2010, DVAEYC "Delight In Discovery" Conference. On Saturday, April 10, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., The Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Join me for "Cultivate Creativity: Creative Writing in the Early Childhood Classroom." Visit the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children's web site at www.dvaeyc.org.
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Occasionally I email my newsletter, "News From The Studio" to let people know what projects I am working on and where I will be showing my work. If you would like to receive my newsletters, please send an email with "subscribe" in the subject line.