 Thanks for your interest in my author presentations to schools and libraries. The basic talk is called "More Than Just the Facts – Making Non-Fiction FUN!" My presentation works best in a 1-hour format. The talk includes information about my non-fiction writing strategies. It concludes with a short slide show based on two of my Early Bird Nature Books, Scorpions and Tarantulas. Young students love to learn about creepy crawlers, especially critters native to the Sonoran Desert. Since 1994, I’ve completed more than 850 author presentations and writing workshops for more than 830,000 students in 11 states. I've presented to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and to adult audiences as well. My presentations work well for readers ages 4 to 94…and beyond.
I use multimedia, puppets and props to do animated readings for younger children - pre-school, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders. Allow at least 50 minutes for this presentation. I select readings from my growing list of award-winning picture books, including: Rattlesnake Rules, Desert Night Shift (A Pack Rat Story), Life in the Slow Lane (A Desert Tortoise Tale), Don't EVER Cross That Road! (An Armadillo Story), Don't Call Me Pig! (A Javelina Story), or Lizards for Lunch (A Roadrunner's Tale). For older students or for in-service teacher seminars, my 60-minute and 90-minute writing workshops focus on the craft of writing non-fiction for young readers, complete with writing exercises for all participants. I also do a workshop that is devoted to promoting the importance of reading aloud to pre-readers.
Effective July 1, 2010, my fee schedule is as follows:
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In Arizona: |
One 1-hour presentation: |
$ 500.00 |
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In Arizona: |
Half day at the school:
(2 presentations) |
$ 650.00 |
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In Arizona: |
Full day at the school:
(3-4 presentations) |
$ 800.00 |
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Out of State |
(3-4 presentation)
*Includes most travel expenses |
$ 1,000.00 |
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My presentations work best in a library setting. Three or four classes maximum (75-125 students) allows for better interaction with the children. However, I have presented to entire schools (K-8) in an auditorium setting. I use a laptop and LCD projector for most talks.
If you are interested in having books available for sale the day of my visit, please contact Laura Eng of Adventures in Literature at (480) 497-8572 (480) 497-8572 . She can help to arrange a pre-sale and make my visit to your school a successful and rewarding experience. As part of each visit I always donate several autographed books to your school's library. |
