

Award Winning Children's Book Author...


AUTHOR VISITS
Welcome amazing readers, teachers,
librarians, parents, and all others!
If you would like to set up an author visit,
please send me a message!
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Please read below this form to see what is
included in an author visit.
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Please include the grade level of your class or age
of the children I will be presenting to.
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Prices starting at $125 for a classroom visit.
Discounts offered for $210 if two or more classes schedule for the same day.
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A Little About Me
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I have been an elementary school teacher!
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I am a mother! I have spent the last 25+ years raising my four children.
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I've also been in charge of running and teaching large children's organizations in church.
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Teaching kids is where my heart truly lies.
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I'm looking forward to reading with your group!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE AUTHOR VISIT?
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade
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Introduction to an author
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Read It Just Blooms and What If We Had a Pet Shark?
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Discussion with the children about the lessons from the story
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Movement activity to illustrate uniqueness & differences
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Art or writing activity for the children
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Ask the Author Q & A
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Approximately 30-45 minutes - depending on age group

3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
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Introduction to an author
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Read It Just Blooms and What If We Had a Pet Shark?
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Discussion with the children about the lessons from the story
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Movement activity to illustrate uniqueness & differences - 3rd & 4th graders
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Ask the Author Q & A
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Pick one or two of the activities listed below based on age and time:
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Art or writing activity for the children
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Discussion about the writing process if desired - with my binder full of rough drafts, edits, final drafts, etc.
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Approximately 45 minutes - depending on age group
Pre-School
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Introduction to an author
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Read... It Just Blooms and/or What If We Had a Pet Shark?
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Discussion with the children following the story
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Movement activity
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Coloring or art activity for the children
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Short Author Q & A - if time allows
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Approximately 30 minutes

Libraries and Other Venues
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Contact me to discuss specific details.
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