What age group is best for your talks?
I have given presentations to groups ranging from pre-kindergarten
to adults. I can easily tailor the talk to the audience.
I am often requested to give presentations to pre-k through
third or fourth grade in elementary schools. I have presented
slide lectures to adults through The Smithsonian Resident
Associate Program, The Corcoran Gallery/Illustrators Club of Washington D.C., Montgomery
College's Celebration of Children's Literature, and The Children’s Literature Centre at Frostburg
State University.
How long is your presentation?
Presentations are generally forty-five minutes. I need
fifteen minutes between sessions to reorganize and prepare
for the next group. The question and answer period can
be extended if time permits.
How many presentations
will you give in a day?
I am happy to conduct up to three presentations in a day.
How can we best prepare
for your visit?
Reading or showing my books to the children beforehand
is an excellent way to familiarize them with my work and
create excitement and anticipation. This will also encourage
the students to think of questions they may want
to ask during the presentation.
What about book sales?
It is particularly meaningful for the children and their
families to have a book sale with my visit. A sale can
also help offset the speaking fee. A book
order form can be downloaded and printed. Books can
be ordered from several online sources. (See the book
section). You can also help support your local independent
book seller! Often a ‘consignment’ arrangement can be
worked out where any unsold copies can be sent back to
the publisher. |
