My Presentations

When I was an English teacher, my biggest goal was to get kids excited about reading and writing. That’s still my focus. Not all kids like to read or write the same kinds of material, but I try to let all kids know that there is something just for them in the world of words. I use humor, personal stories, visual aids, group reading, and hands-on activities (when possible) to invite kids into that world. I also provide follow-up classroom materials for teachers so that they can extend the impact of my visit.

My school visit presentations work best for K-6. I enjoy working with classroom-sized groups, though I can also present to groups of up to 100. I usually focus on poetry, because poems are short, varied, and full of fantastic language. In a brief time, I can share poems of many moods and topics, including some written by kids. All presentations include a demo of how a book is printed, plus Q&A time. Here are a few options:

Playful Poetry
Gross Poems
How a Book Comes to Life
The Writer's Life
Teacher Inservice: Playing with Poetry

Please contact me for more details or other options.