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Children’s Author Visits
The more I visit schools, the more I realize how valuable author visits really are. They do give young readers and writers cause to stop and really think about writing from a different perspective. They also reinforce and compliment curriculum goals such as:
- defining roles of author and illustrator
- identifying similarities and differences of characters with other stories
- identifying characters, setting and events that occur in story and describe them based on illustrations and details
- taking away meaning from stories
- confirming understanding of story with Q/A session
- explaining how illustration adds to and helps clarify a story
- describing key ideas
- Recalling information
Read on to find out more.
For Preschool – K:
All PreK-K receive an introduction to authors and illustrators with a little about where ideas come from. Readings are often from the book, Once upon a Poodle full-color picture book. Storytelling from this adorable and funny book follows the tale of a little poodle who tries everything possible to find a brother—feathers fly, nuts are cracked, gardens are harvested in this tale made just for the youngest audience.
Look Up, Little Mouse is also offered to parochial and other Christian groups of children. A faith journey through the eyes of a little mouse.
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For 1-2:
New PowerPoint presentations are offered each school year. They focus on tuning into creativity, what to do with ideas, how to begin, parts of a story, how a book is made and a little storytelling. Unique aspect is a focus on students learning how to tell stories of their own. I use my experience as a long-term magazine writer and author to demonstrate how I got the ideas for my stories, how I gave each character a personality and placed them within a setting, how I created an action or problem and solved it, how I observed what’s around me or something that has happened to me for inspiration—-and had a little fun in the process.
Choose from a special holiday theme from the easy-reader series: The Adventures of the Poodle Posse.
Halloween Program: A visual storybook telling of Creepy Tails!, a Halloween Adventure
Christmas Program: A visual storybook telling of A Very, Merry Mixed-Up Christmas.
Midwinter Program: A visual storybook telling of Trouble Down Under, a Midwinter Adventure
Beach Blast: A visual storybook telling of No Dogs Allowed!; A Summer Adventure
Length of sessions: 30 minutes for Prek-K. 40 minutes for 1-2
Length of sessions: 30 minutes
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**Programs are also designed for book clubs, Title-1 programs, and literacy nights.
Inquire for bulk book pricing.
Bulk book pricing, printouts for discussion available.
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SCHOOL VISITS ARE SO VERY EASY-AND VERY SCHOOL FRIENDLY!
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- Imagination
- Inspiration
- Author & Illustrator-the team
- Why authors write what they do
- Tips for better writing
- Writing & production process
- Where to begin?
- You are already an author
Format:
An author visit is usually an assembly, where I speak to several grades about inspiration and idea generation, through my PowerPoint and storytelling. But it can also be more intimate in a library or classroom setting.
Sessions:
I can make it a morning, a day or more. It’s all up to you and how much time you’d like to devote.
What to do?
So easy for busy teachers- I supply discounted book order forms and preview books. Just collect orders, drop me a line a day or two before with the info and I bring the books on the day of the visit-dedicated and ready to go. There is no need to deal with book distributors, stores, etc. Just check the calendar to find an event or open date to schedule a visit to your school. Or drop me a line at chrysa@wellbredbook.net
Specials:
Each year, special weeks come with special offers. Discounted visits are offered during CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK and READ ACROSS AMERICA . Travel fees apply outside the greater Philadelphia/Central/Southern NJ areas.
Fees:
I love visiting with students and sharing my love of writing with them. So, I am therefore ‘fee simple’ and hands-on; promoting the experiences of reading and writing through my examples rather than promoting just the sale of a single book or series. All programs are designed for the needs of each school, so please drop a line for a quote: chrysa@wellbredbook.net. or call (267) 250-6626. Fees are by arrangement, depending upon location, number of programs per day. Special fees available for Catholic Schools Week and Read Across America Week.
For financially-challenged districts, please send a note to me: chrysa@wellbredbook.net and I will try to work out a suitable program.
Preview copies:
You are certainly welcome to preview any of the books prior to booking a visit. Just send me a note: chrysa@wellbredbook.net.
What I ask of you: There are a few requests:
Please do not book me during, right before or immediately following a school book fair. It should be a successful event for all involved.
Please distribute book order forms; and on paper whenever possible. Emails tend to get lost in in-boxes. And book sales help keep fees down, and children’s reading up.
If you must cancel, I ask that you provide at least two weeks notice, so schedules can be redone.
What teachers are saying
I have to say, they were so excited to tell me all about it. I can’t thank you enough for making your books available to our students. What a wonderful way for them to end Catholic Schools Week
Thank you for the amazing author visit. The kids really ‘leaned into learning.; You captivated them!
The kids loved the story. You were very engaging and they did enjoy meeting your dog. In Kindergarten, we have been learning about authors and illustrators. Some of them stated they could not wait to order your book(s).
Thank you very much for setting up the Skype session today. The children loved it and so did the teachers. It was a wonderful experience for all!
Thanks so much for your presentation this morning. It was a wonderful way to gain insight into the books you have written. I always love when authors draw from real life situations.
Thank you, Chrysa for the very entertaining and informative presentations. I know the children were engaged and enjoyed learning about your books and the writing process. Thank you for coming.
I’m glad you enjoyed your visit. We thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. The kids were abuzz today in library talking about it. Thanks for a great morning.
Thank you so much for the four wonderful presentations and corresponding workshops.You are so approachable, and the kids really took to you. I enjoyed seeing them engaged, even if it was sometimes silly. They had great fun. We’re so glad that you could be part of our school.