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Virginia Commission for the Arts “50 for 50”
Arts Inspiration Award

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NEWS

The Origin Project Mourns Tremendous Loss

September 15, 2023   Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the sudden passing of Nancy Bolmeier Fisher. Nancy was the heart and soul of The Origin Project. As co-founder and Executive Director, it was her experience and vision that guided our mission. We created an in-school, …

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Celebrating the Unveiling of The Origin Project Book Nine at Woodbridge Senior High School

On May 24, 2023, The Origin Project ended the school year with the unveiling of The Origin Project Book Nine at Woodbridge Senior High School in Prince William County, Virginia.  Newly published authors from Woodbridge High School, Brentsville District High School, Saunders Middle School and Unity Reed High School in Prince William County and Osbourn …

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The Origin Project and Barbara Kingsolver Featured

The Bristol Herald Courier features The Origin Project and the author event with the phenomenal Barbara Kingsolver in its March 21, 2023 edition.  The article may be accessed here: https://heraldcourier.com/news/origin-project-brings-authors-students-together/article_a60ccfb0-c81f-11ed-8fc1-8fe393bb5feb.html

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Barbara Kingsolver Discusses Writing with The Origin Project at Emory & Henry College

On Tuesday, March 21, acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver visited with students, teachers and librarians participating in The Origin Project.  In addition to speaking about her writing career, Kingsolver spoke about the impetus behind her newest novel, Demon Copperhead.  A native of Appalachia, Kingsolver told students there’s much more to the people of Appalachia than what’s …

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TOP Student Literary Festival Fun!

Our very own Adriana Trigiani, co-founder of The Origin Project, compiled pictures throughout the day at the Student Literary Festival.  Click on the link below to experience the magical energy of the day. https://fb.watch/giyudvfMEc/

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The Origin Project’s Student Literary Festival in Review

Check out highlights from The Origin Project’s Student Literary Festival at the Library of Virginia.  Click on the link below: https://vimeo.com/powerupvideo/theoriginproject

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Richmond Times Dispatch Column Celebrates TOP Milestone

http://richmond.com/opinion/columnists/column-the-origin-project-celebrates-a-milestone-birthday/article_9d864d79-1abd-5259-bd6c-75de5a46c64e.html

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The Origin Project Celebrates 10 Years with Student Literary Festival

On Friday, October 14, 2022, The Origin Project hosted students from Northern Virginia and Southwest Virginia at the Library of Virginia in Richmond for its first Student Literary Festival.  In addition to co-founder Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author David Baldacci and award-winning author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson addressed students in writing workshops.  Ron and Jill Carson of …

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Celebrating Writing, Imagination and Valentine’s Day with Adriana Trigiani

  On Thursday, February 3, 2022, six TOP elementary schools met virtually with Adriana Trigiani to celebrate the publication of her new children’s book, The House of Love.  Students not only asked Trigiani questions about her main character, Mia Valentina, but also pitched their own stories and spoke of Valentine’s day celebrations in their own …

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WCYB and FOX 39 Highlight The Origin Project’s Visit With Author/Illustrator Barry Gott

On November 18, 2021, students from several schools taking part in The Origin Project participated in the third in a series of virtual author events featuring the author and illustrator of several children’s books and greeting cards, Barry Gott.  The Origin Project’s co-founders Adriana Trigiani and Nancy Bolmeier Fisher welcomed students from Holston View Elementary …

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