Let's get together to make a difference!
The goal of my author visits is to encourage creative expression, self-awareness, and an attitude of love. Themes can be customized to include topics most important to you and your students. In the end, the important thing is meaningful discussion that leads to meaningful action. These kids are our future!
Working with the teacher and/or program coordinator, we'll choose a theme.
And a project to give everyone something to take with them! The goal is to keep the conversation and spark for reading & writing alive!
Working with the teacher and/or program coordinator, we'll choose a theme.
Small or large groups - Time for reading AND discussing!
And a project to give everyone something to take with them! The goal is to keep the conversation and spark for reading & writing alive!
Working with the teacher and/or program coordinator, we'll choose a theme.
And a project to give everyone something to take with them! The goal is to keep the conversation and spark for reading & writing alive!
And a project to give everyone something to take with them! The goal is to keep the conversation and spark for reading & writing alive!
And a project to give everyone something to take with them! The goal is to keep the conversation and spark for reading & writing alive!
Visits for 5 - 8
Schedule an In Person or Virtual Visit!
What does a 5-8 Visit Look Like?
If your visit is virtual, we'll use your school or library's preferred platform.
We'll start with introductions. Depending on the size of the class, we'll introduce ourselves by answering one or more questions either individually or by show of hands. The goal here is to set the tone for our overall theme/conversation.
Next, I'll talk about themes, and how I decide what I want a book to be about - what message I want the world to receive. I'll use excerpts from several of my picture book AND chapter book manuscripts, giving the kids a taste of a few different ideas.
Next up is YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE - a full reading of my debut picture book!
Focusing on creative writing, we'll discuss rhyme versus prose, and practice a bit with each. The kids will be encouraged to consider what message they want to give the world. I'll give them some examples of tools they can use right now to deliver that message!
We'll finish with encouraging kids to start their own journal or sketch book. We'll plant the seeds that will grow into habits of self reflection and healthy communication.
For pricing on this 1 - 1 1/2 hour visit, email rachel@happywithabook.com
