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Terry in the fourth grade.

Terry with her latest books, MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES.

TAE KWON DO!

FORECASTING FUN

PET JOKES THAT WILL MAKE YOU HOWL!

GREATEST GOOFIEST JOKES

GOOFY KNOCK-KNOCKS

TWO TALES OF HAWAI'I

TWO TALES OF HAWAI'I book launch. Red Rock Books, Ridgecrest, CA. Photo courtesy of Caroline Hatton.

SCHOOL VISITS AND WORKSHOPS 2008-2009

ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION: (Gr. K-2: 40 mintues/Gr. 3-5 50 minutes)

In my multi-sensory and interactive assembly, in accordance with California State writing standards, children will get an in-depth look at writing. Using overheads, props and movement, I'll teach children about humor writing, story creation, the revision process, and receive writing tips. I'll share how my own childhood and personal experiences have contributed to my becoming a writer. Writing is fun! That is the message I want kids to hear.

Note: Due to group size, I don't take questions from students during assemblies. However, I will happily chat with them during classroom visits.

Post-Assembly Classroom Visits: Class visits (usually held in the library) with intermediate grades follow the assemblies and are done in a Q & A format (allowing the students and I to interact one-on-one). This is where children can get an in-depth look at one author's life.

Olive Drive Elementary School, Bakersfield, CA.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE:

Primary Assembly (40 minutes)

Reset materials (10 minutes)

Intermediate Assembly (45-50 mins.)

Pack Up and Move (15 minutes)

Class Visit #1 (30 minutes)

Class Visit #2 (30 mintues)

LUNCH BREAK (45 minutes)

Class Visit #3 (30 minutes)

Class visit #4 (30 minutes)

Autographing (end of the day)

HERE'S WHAT EDUCATORS ARE SAYING...

"My students are suddenly jazzed about writing!" -- Teacher, Gateway Elementary.

"Terry was very personable and approachable. The students felt an immediate rapport with her." -- St. Francis Elementary Staff.

"The presentation was paced well with age-appropriate activities...an excellent assembly." -- Teacher, Berkshire Elementary.

"The best visiting author in the history of Berkshire School!" -- Teacher, Berkshire Elementary.

"The teachers loved the riddle-writing. Many are going to use it in their classrooms." --Teacher, Tompkins Elementary.

CHILDREN'S WRITER'S WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS (3.5 HOURS):

Have you ever dreamed of writing for children? In this overview of the children's writing field (with an emphasis on picture books), I'll cover children's genres, developing story basics, the picture book format, manuscript formatting, the submission process and recommended resources.

PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS:

Sierra Sands Unified School District, Cerro Coso Community College, Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, California, Reading Association, Kern Reading Association, California Writer's Club.

FEES:
Assembly: $400 local ($750 where overnight stay is required, plus expenses: transportation, lodging, meals). Includes two assemblies plus up to four post-assembly classroom visits for upper grades.

*Discount available for multiple bookings within a single school district (on multiple days).

Children's Writer's Workshop for Adults: $350 ($500 where overnight stay is required, plus expenses: travel, lodging, meals).

FUNDING IDEAS:

Are you in need of ideas for funding an author visit at your school? Consider these possibilities:

PTA

SIP (School Improvement Program)

Friends of the Library

Adopt-A-School

Title 1

Goals 2000

Grants (such as Bank of America, Local Arts Council)

Donations (alumni, grandparents, community members and businesses)

Poets & Writers: Funding for Events

American Library Association's Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award (Funded from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing)

Visit the "Authors in Schools" website and read how to manage a school visit.