Presentations • Workshops • Story Times

Ideal for classrooms, libraries, youth groups, etc.

Can accomodate groups with up to 35 attendees.

Certain Sessions require basic materials (see below).

Session times are approximate and can be modified.

Sessions include (optional) 10-minute Q&A time.

Book signings and orders/purchases are optional.

*Special Rates Available

PRESENTATION

PICTURE BOOK PRESENTATION

An informative electronic presentation introduces picture books, their history and educational value along with a demo of the step by step process from first concept to finished product.

Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.  Session: 60mins



WORKSHOPS

WRITING & ILLUSTRATING

Create a story and artwork for your own picture book.

Materials:  writing paper, drawing paper, sharpened pencil w/eraser, colored pencils, writing/drawing surface.

Writing - Develop story’s character(s), setting, conflict, and resolution. Using the story map (provided), students will choose a classic tale and rewrite it, changing any or all of the characters, setting, problem/resolution, or ending to create a manuscript.

Illustrating - Create and organize illustrations for your book. Illustrate with colored pencils and arrange art using a storyboard (provided).

Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8. Session: 90mins

WRITING & ILLUSTRATING with Dr. Seuss

After a brief introduction to Dr Seuss, create a story and artwork for your own picture book.

Materials: writing paper, drawing paper, sharpened pencil w/eraser, colored pencils, writing/drawing surface.

Writing – Using the writing style of Dr. Seuss, students will write their very own short story in rhyme with silly sentences or made-up words.

Illustrating – Create a pencil sketch of some characters from The Cat in the Hat (Cat, Kids, Fish, Thing One & Thing Two) while learning about the quirky illustrations that are uniquely Dr. Seuss.

Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8. Session: 90mins

WRITING (only)

Create a story for your own picture book.

Materials: lined writing paper, sharpened pencil, and writing surface.

Develop story’s character(s), setting, conflict, and resolution. Using the story map (provided), students will choose a classic tale and rewrite it, changing any or all of the characters, setting, problem/resolution, or ending to create a manuscript.

Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.  Session: 60mins

ILLUSTRATING (only)

Create artwork for your own picture book.

Materials: drawing paper, sharpened colored pencils, pencil with eraser, drawing surface.

Create your own picture book illustration in colored pencils. Draw your own inspiration from the art of some picture book artists (Seuss, Sendak, Carle, etc.) What makes their illustrations so interesting and unique?

Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.  Session: 90mins

STORY TIME

INTERACTIVE STORY TIME

Story time with audience participation.

What’s That Look On Your Face - All About Faces and Feelings. 

Grades K-2. Session: 30mins

Super Silly Sayings That Are Over Your Head - A Children’s Illustrated Book of Idioms

Grades 3-8. Session: 30mins

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to schedule a book signing, please request (3weeks) in advance and allow an additional 30-mins to the session.

*FOR RATES Please Click HERE





Click for printable version of brochure (PDF) 923kb