Canon Solutions America's Future Authors Project Commemorates Aspiring Writers with its Tenth Published Book
November 18 2015 - 9:03AM
Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon
U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it unveiled its tenth published
book written by student participants of the Future Authors Project,
a uniquely beneficial program for young aspiring writers offered
through a public-private partnership between Canon Solutions
America and the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Aptly titled Words, the newest edition was unveiled during the
tenth anniversary of the Future Authors Project and convened at the
city of Boca Raton Spanish River Library. The celebratory event was
highlighted by a book signing by the talented young authors.
This year's inspiring event brought together middle and high
school students throughout Palm Beach County and even included
select readings from some of the newly published authors. Esteemed
members from the county and school district, including Boca Raton's
Deputy Mayor Robert Weinroth, spoke as well with passion and
admiration for a group of students so committed to their craft.
"This is the most inspiring time of the work year for me," said
Eric Hawkinson, senior director, Marketing, Production Print
Solutions, Canon Solutions America. "To be involved in this program
with such great people who stay so dedicated to education, and to
see these students push themselves and potentially begin their
careers as touted authors, is really something special that Canon
is privileged to be a part of."
Earlier in the year, over 50 students from Palm Beach County
spent eight days in a writing workshop taught by licensed language
arts teachers from the district: Nicole Adamo and Katrina Sapp
Holder, who teach at Don Estridge Middle School in Boca Raton;
Cartheda Mann, who has taught language arts at Glades Central
Community High School for 16 years; and Diana Fedderman, director
of Secondary Education in Palm Beach County. Since the inception of
the program, more than 500 students have become solidified
published authors, with some going on to professional careers with
publications like the Huffington Post and Cosmopolitan.
"Fostering an appreciation for writing and further developing
the writing skills of our dynamic and talented students is
something I am undoubtedly committed to along with our great team,"
said Fedderman. There is no limit to what these students can
accomplish. I am pleased to work with a team that truly values the
written word and its resounding impact."
Through the tireless efforts of educators like Fedderman,
aspiring authors have benefited from the comprehensive workshop
that each year includes presentations from noteworthy published
authors who donate their time to share firsthand experiences and
insightful writing tips. The 2015 edition of the program included
poet Dwight Stewart, author of two thought-provoking books of
poetry; Zelda Benjamin, a pediatric nurse and writer with a fervent
passion for storytelling; Bob Forbes, author of three books of
poetry for children, including BEAST FRIENDS FOREVER!, Animal
Lovers in Rhyme, published in 2013; Brian Bandell, novelist and
award-winning business journalist for the South Florida Business
Journal; and Ilana Jacqueline, author of the award-winning health
blog, Let's Feel Better, and participant of the inaugural Young
Authors workshop.
School District of Palm Beach County Assistant Superintendent
for Teaching and Learning Karen Whetsell added, "Programs like this
would not be possible without the students, their families, and a
group of individuals who inherently understand that education, of
any kind, is paramount to sustained success. These new authors
furthermore prove that this country's young minds are fully aware
of the impact their imaginations and words can have on
society."
Ten years ago, the Future Authors Project began as a community
outreach program by Canon Solutions America's predecessor, Océ
North America. Designed to stimulate young minds and inspire middle
and high school students to consider careers in writing and
publishing, the program has grown exponentially over the last
decade and continues to embody what an effective and goodwill
public-private collaboration can be.
"Thanks to great partners and likeminded people interested in
helping the students of today shape tomorrow, the Future Authors
Project is poised to grow even further in the next ten years,"
added Hawkinson. "We are very much excited to see just how far this
great program can go and to watch the young students continue their
growth as published authors."
About Canon Solutions America, Inc.
Canon Solutions America provides industry leading enterprise,
production, and large format printing solutions, supported by
exceptional professional service offerings. With the technology
offerings of the Canon and Océ brands, Canon Solutions America
helps companies of all sizes improve sustainability, increase
efficiency, and control costs through high volume, continuous feed,
digital and traditional printing, and document management
solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon
Solutions America is headquartered in Melville, N.Y. and has sales
and service locations across the U.S. For more information on Canon
Solutions America, please visit csa.canon.com.
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