Details
Writer-in-Residence and Guest Lecturers
A distinguished writer or other artist is in residence for part of each term. In 2008 our writer-in-residence will be Nancy Willard, Newbery Award-winning author of A Visit to William Blake's Inn, as well as numerous other children's books including Pish-Posh Said Hieronymus Bosch, The Nightgown of the Sullen Moon, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, The Tale I Told Sasha, The Tortilla Cat, and Shadow Story, as well as novels, essays, and poetry for adults. She will visit creative writing workshops, and also meet individually with students.
Our 2007 writer-in-residence was Sharon Dennis Wyeth, author of over fifty books for young readers, including the young adult novel Orphea Proud, a 2005 LAMBDA Literary Award Finalist.
In addition, each summer Hollins hosts a series of lectures and readings. Past visiting authors and scholars have included Eleanor Cameron, Lucille Clifton, Jamila Gavin, Peter Hunt, Alison Lurie, Leonard Marcus, Roderick McGillis, Claudia Mills, Perry Nodelman, William Jay Smith, and Jack Zipes.
In 2008 our keynote speaker at the annual Francelia Butler Conference will be Philip Nel, author of numerous works on children’s literature, including The Annotated Cat: Under the Hats of Seuss and His Cats.
Fees and Financial Aid
 Tuition for the 2008 summer term is $590 per credit hour. Hollins may offer partial tuition remission to certain qualified students, and student loans are also available. To apply, applicants should indicate their financial need on the application for admission. There is also a $40 nonrefundable processing fee.
New students must pay a nonrefundable deposit of $400 by
March 1. If a new student is accepted after March 1, this $400 deposit will
be required within two weeks of their acceptance. Returning students must pay
a nonrefundable deposit of $200 by May 15. All deposits will be credited toward
summer tuition charges.
Photo: There are plenty of opportunities for social
events with students and faculty.
Housing
Housing is available for 2008 in student apartments (private bedroom with shared living room, kitchen, and bath) or in dormitory rooms (communal kitchen and one bath per hall). The cost is $860 for the six-week term.
Degree Requirements
Forty-eight credits are required for the M.F.A. degree.
Each student will undertake ten 4-credit courses and
a thesis (8 credits). Students must pass a comprehensive
final examination. Four of the courses undertaken must
be literature courses, which include writing critical
papers. The thesis offered for the degree will consist
of a booklength original work in poetry, fiction, or
drama for children.
Forty credits are required for the M.A. degree.
Each student will undertake eight 4-credit courses and
a thesis (8 credits). Students must pass a comprehensive
final examination and demonstrate proficiency in reading
a foreign language. At least half of the courses undertaken
must be literature courses, which include writing critical
papers. The thesis offered for the degree may consist
of an original work in poetry, fiction, or drama for
children, or an extended critical essay.
Independent Study
A student may complete up to eight Hollins credits
in independent study and/or eight online credits outside
the summer terms. At least 16 credits must be completed
on campus.
Francelia Butler Conference
Each year students participate in the Francelia Butler
Conference on Children's Literature, named for the founding
editor of the journal Children's Literature, now
edited at Hollins. The Butler Conference is entirely
student-run, presenting the best critical and creative
work of the summer, chosen by a student conference committee.
A highlight is the presentation of the Shirley Henn Awards
for creative achievement and critical scholarship.
Lecture Series
Visiting lecturers have included such scholars and writers
as:
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Eleanor
Cameron, award-winning author of The Seed
and the Vision; A Room Made of Windows. |
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Lucille
Clifton, poet, novelist, author of the Everett
Anderson books. |
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Alison
Lurie, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and critic,
author of Clever Gretchen and Other Forgotten
Folktales and Don't Tell the Grownups: Subversive
Children's Literature. |
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Perry
Nodelman, author of Words About Pictures and The
Pleasures of Children's Literature. |
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Osayimwense
Osas, editor of The Journal of African Children's
and Youth Literature. |
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William
Jay Smith, author of many books of poetry for
children, including Laughing Time: Collected
Nonsense. |
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Nancy
Willard, poet, novelist, and Newbery Medal
winner for A Visit to William Blake's Inn |
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Jack Zipes, author
of Don't Bet on the Prince and Spells of
Enchantment. |
Library
Books and papers of poet William Jay Smith and children’s
editor Barbara Lucas are recent additions to the notable
collection of children’s books donated by Francelia
Butler, former editor-in-chief of Children’s
Literature, the field’s leading scholarly journal.
In 1992, Butler moved the editorship to Hollins in recognition
of Hollins’ longtime commitment to the writing and
study of children’s literature and the reputation
of the Hollins program in English and creative writing.
The library also possesses many original papers and manuscripts
of Margaret Wise Brown.
FAQs
Q: Do I need to send my GRE scores?
A: GRE scores are not required, but may be submitted.
Q: I didn't see a letter of recommendation form. Did
I miss it?
A: We do not have a form for letters of recommendation.
Just have your referees write a letter.
Q: I need financial aid. How do I apply for it?
A: We offer student loans and some need-based grants.
To apply, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid), found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Wait a few weeks for the paperwork to clear, and then
contact our Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance
at (540) 362-6332 or sfa@hollins.edu to follow-up on
the paperwork.
Q: What kind of writing sample do I need to send?
A: If you are an M.F.A. applicant, send 10-20 pages of
your best creative work.
A: If you are an M.A. applicant, send 10-20 pages of
your best creative or scholarly work:
- Poetry
- Fiction
- Creative non-fiction
- Scholarly essay
- Or an amalgam thereof (not to exceed 30 pages total)
Checklist of Items to be Submitted:
- Application for Admission
- Nonrefundable processing fee
- Statement of purpose
- Writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts of all undergraduate work
- Transcripts of any graduate work
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