Our school presentations have an interactive approach. We'll adapt to your needs and work within your budget. We also offer hands-on library and bookstore presentations, curriculum nights, and writing workshops.

PRESENTATIONS FOR KIDS

Take A Second Look  Identify the multi-layered format in Robots Slither—the verse and the facts about amazing robots at work in today’s world in this book reading. Then create a hands-on, how-the-book-was-made timeline. 30 minutes, small groups, preschool – grade 3 Inside Out: Find the Facts Share the fact-finding for Robots Slither from the inside out: start with what you know, ask questions, and see how to find the best sources of information in this hands-on workshop. 45 minutes, small to mid-sized groups, grades 2 – 6

Creative Nonfiction: One Topic, Many Voices
Understand how to structure nonfiction writing: through focusing the topic, identifying important vs. interesting facts, organizing for clarity and impact, and choosing from a variety of forms to make each project unique in this pencil-to-paper workshop.
60 minutes, in-class groups, grades 3 – 6

In Disguise!
Act out vignettes from In Disguise! Stories of Real Women Spies. Experience the courage of those who were dedicated to the cause of freedom. Learn about the challenges of researching and writing biographies.
45 minutes, in-class groups, grades 4 –8 

WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
The New Shape of Nonfiction
See how nonfiction has changed from dry, encyclopedic text to include fast moving facts, witty verse, lyrical test, multi-layers, even pop-ups and paper engineering.
30 - 60 minutes, all audiences

Choose Nonfiction
See how to evaluate nonfiction books before choosing them, then get the most out of reading them. Look at “too hard, too easy, and just right.”
35 minutes, parents and families

Come Together, Write Now
Learn the whys and wherefores of successful collaboration. Includes hands-on exercises.
30 - 60 minutes, all audiences

All-day, half-day, two-day, and week-long workshops can be developed. Costs vary accordingly—to meet your needs and work within your budget.