Imagination First
A book by Scott Noppe-Brandon and Eric Liu.

When imagination becomes a habit, it can transform your work and your life.



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Upcoming Events

Picture of Scott, Lesley, and Eric

Thursday, March 4, 2010 – 5:30 p.m. – Stimulating Imagination as Leaders, Eric Liu – Seattle, WA – University of Washington, Haggett Hall's Cascade Room – Open to students, mentors, and alumni – More information: http://depts.washington.edu/k12admin/
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010Imagination Conversation – Hosted by International Centre for Creativity and Imagination – Hartford, CT

April, 2010 – America's Imagination Resource: Beyond the Suboptimal, an Imagination Conversation – Hosted by School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers – Newark, NJ – Bove Auditorium, Engelhard Hall, 1st Floor, 190 University Avenue

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 – 8:00 am – Imagination Conversation at Imagine Indiana 2010 – Hosted by The Meridian Institute – Indianapolis, IN – Tobias Theater, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd.

Pictured above: Scott Noppe-Brandon, Lesley Iura, and Eric Liu at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Imagination Conversation. Photo by Jessica Handrik.

Last Updated (Monday, 22 February 2010 17:35)

 
Press
Thursday, February 18 – Video Interview with Eric Liu by Blogging Innovation writer Braden Kelley

Wednesday, January 20 – The National Education Association (NEA) is sponsoring LCI’s Imagination Conversations. NEA provides information about LCI’s nationwide initiatives, such as the Imagination Conversations and Imagination First; Online Courses; and the International Educator Workshops.

Tuesday, January 12 – Scott Noppe-Brandoned interviewed on KUCR's Education Today at 9:30pm EST / 6:30pm PST. Listen to the program live.

Thursday, December 17 – Eric Liu interviewed on KUOW, a Seattle public radio station. Listen to a recording of the live program.

Tuesday, December 1 – Eric Liu speaks on creativity at North Carolina's Annual Emerging Issues Forum

Thursday, November 19 – Eric Liu interviewed by CallisonPR

Thursday, November 12 – Madrona K-8 finalist for Washington State Imagination Award

Wednesday, November 4 – Coverage of the Seattle Imagination Conversation on United Way blog

Saturday, November 7 – Scott and Eric interviewed by Deepak Chopra on his Sirius XM radio show, Wellness Radio

October 2009 – Imagination First feature article in Parent Map magazine. Read the issue online.

Sunday, September 27 – Scott Noppe-Brandon interviewed about Imagination First on WABC

Wednesday, September 23 – Imagination First feature on the Online NewsHour, where Scott talks about the power of imagination. Listen to the interview with Scott Noppe-Brandon

Friday, August 28 – Scott Noppe-Brandon interviewed for Imagine It

Praise
“Imagination is an indispensable quality in a dancer or a choreographer, but it cannot flourish without arduous, passionate practice. Seldom has this concept been articulated so clearly, with simple common sense backing a complex philosophy. And it is a joy to see it taken beyond the world of the arts, to an audience from all walks of life, demystified and accompanied not merely by vague advice on how to be imaginative, but by concrete, amazing practices. A book of delightful surprises and assured discovery—just like good choreography.”

—Judith Jamison
Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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