Urban Adventure Kick Off with Jay Piscopo

On Friday, April 3, 2009 175 students from the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) middle school program, Project Reach, came from all over Maine to take part in the annual Urban Adventure educational Scavenger Hunt in Portland, Maine.

When the students first arrived at Unum, they participated in an interactive “Draw on Your Creativity Workshop” led by Jay Piscopo, the Maine-based author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli all-ages graphic novel series.

Check out photos HERE.

This workshop was sponsored by Maine Reads as part of its Maine Festival of the Book celebration to showcase career pathways in Maine's creative economy.

Maine Festival of the Book in Portland

April 2 - 5, 2009 in Portland, Maine. Join us for a literary extravaganza! The Maine Festival of the Book brings together readers and writers to enjoy readings, panel discussions, book signings, activities, and performances.
And it’s FREE! View the full schedule HERE.

As the Maine Reads youth outreach initiative for the Festival, on Friday, April 3 The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli author/illustrator Jay Piscopo will do a presentation for selected eighth graders in conjunction with Jobs for Maine’s Graduates and hosted by Unum.