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Programs
For K-grade 2:
- Discuss where my ideas come from
- Lead interactive discussion of the who, what, where, and when factors in a picture book story
- Read aloud three picture books (Slides optional, depending on size of group.)
For grades 3-5:
- Show slides of where I work, my family, my pets, and some of the places, people, and animals that have inspired my books
- Tell children how I got the idea for Weird Wolf and/or other short-chapter books
- Talk about choices an author has to make: interactive discussion about character, plot, theme, and setting
- Discuss importance of introducing a problem and the challenge of finding a solution, using Weird Wolf as an example
- Read to children from Weird Wolf or another short-chapter book
Fee
- $1,200 a day for 3 to 4 appearances plus traveling expenses
- Will furnish ordering information for autographing books
Equipment
Will bring slides, slide projector, and cordless microphone. Powerpoint presentation optional.
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