Author Visits
Choose a PresentationAll presentations are approximately 45 minutes and include a reading of the book accompanied by a PowerPoint slide show for easy viewing of the pages. Throughout the reading and afterward, presentation will be geared toward the topic of your choice. Topics to Pick From: 1. Growth Mindset 2. Figurative Language 3. Creative Writing 4. Mixed-media Art. 5. Topic Tailored to your Needs. A few minutes of Q & A will close out the presentation.
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Recent ReviewI was so impressed with both Kerry Molina’s book, "Kaci Keeps Going", and the author talk she gave to my 4th grade class. The book is fairly simple, so it can be enjoyed by younger elementary students, but incorporates several literary techniques, such as similes, metaphors, and inferences, so older elementary students can delve deeper during the author talk and learn something academic, as well as the life lessons that are included in the story, from it. Kerry wrote the book based on one of her life experiences, and the students really enjoyed knowing that it was a true story. As a teacher, Kerry was able to really engage the students in the story and the enrichment activities she did with them. She is also the co-illustrator, creating the beautiful mixed media backgrounds for the illustrations. It would be well-worth your time to have her come share this story with your class! ~Meredith H. |
Adopt-an-Author
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Author-in-Residence
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Cross-curricular
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For presentations further than 30 miles away, travel and/or lodging expenses may apply. To reduce costs, consider contacting other schools in your area. When I do several visits in the same area, schools can split the travel costs. If I book four days’ worth of separate school visits in one area, I will cover my own travel costs. Please contact me for out-of-state visit fees.