Virtual and In-Person Author School Visits
Looking to turbo-charge a writing unit? Want to inspire your students to create their own stories? Considering hiring me for a virtual or in-person author visit or workshop. Browse my ready-made workshops and presentations below, or request a custom presentation. To inquire about fees and to schedule a visit, please get in touch.
PRESENTATIONS (FOR 30 OR MORE PEOPLE)
10 THINGS
All writers rely on tools and tricks to help them create good stories. In this dynamic presentation, you’ll learn the 10 things that have helped me most as a writer. If you’re interested in becoming a writer, these things can help you, too!
All writers rely on tools and tricks to help them create good stories. In this dynamic presentation, you’ll learn the 10 things that have helped me most as a writer. If you’re interested in becoming a writer, these things can help you, too!
Grade levels: 2 – 8
Group size: 30 – 1,000 students
Length: 45 – 60 min
THE PICTURE BOOK PROCESS
Learn how Behold! A Baby was created, from initial brainstorm to finished book. In this highly visual presentation, I show each step of the process, including my rough drafts, editing the text, as well as Joy Ang’s initial sketches and final artwork. Followed by a Q&A.
Learn how Behold! A Baby was created, from initial brainstorm to finished book. In this highly visual presentation, I show each step of the process, including my rough drafts, editing the text, as well as Joy Ang’s initial sketches and final artwork. Followed by a Q&A.
Grade levels: K – 8
Group size: 30 – 1,000 students
Length: 45 – 60 min
WORKSHOPS (FOR 10 – 60 PEOPLE)
RAISE THE STAKES
To grab readers’ attention and keep them hooked till the last page, your story needs high stakes. In this workshop, we’ll do fun group activities and writing exercises to practice upping the ante.
Grade levels: 2 – 8
Group size: 30 – 60 students
Length: 45 – 60 min
STORY JARS
Do you ever sit down to start a story and find yourself staring at the blank page? Writing prompts, also known as story starters, can be a great way to get the ball rolling. As a group, we’ll create Story Jars–writing prompt tools that can remain in the classroom for future use.
Do you ever sit down to start a story and find yourself staring at the blank page? Writing prompts, also known as story starters, can be a great way to get the ball rolling. As a group, we’ll create Story Jars–writing prompt tools that can remain in the classroom for future use.
Grade levels: 2 – 8
Group size: 30 – 60 students
Length: 45 – 60 min