Author Visits
I would love to visit your school, library, bookstore, or conference to connect with readers and writers! As a speech-language pathologist I have a passion for the process of communication: honing in on the written word to express our deepest thoughts and creativity.
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Presentations may focus on the publishing process and/or writing techniques and activities tailored to each unique set of learners.
Email me via my contact page to book a visit!
Author Visit Offerings
Offering single reading/Q&A, single presentation or workshop, Half day, and Full day options. Choose a plan that works for you!
Reading and Q&A
Grades K-5 (30 minutes)
I would love the opportunity to read MARTINA’S MUY BAD DAY aloud to your young readers and writers! After the reading I will open up for questions.
Will accommodate various group sizes.
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Presentations
FROM IDEA TO PUBLICATION
Grades 1-5, 6-8, or 9-12 (45-60 minutes)
In this presentation I will read MARTINA’S MUY BAD DAY and we will discuss brainstorming, drafting, plotting, and the editing process. Students will learn some writing strategies and get a behind-the-scenes look into publishing with a traditional publisher. We will finish the session with a writing activity and chance to share our work!
Will accommodate various group sizes.
WRITING STORIES THAT SHINE
Grades 1-5, 6-8, or 9-12 (45-60 minutes)
In this presentation I will read MARTINA’S MUY BAD DAY and we will discuss writing strategies to make our stories shine. Students will learn about elements of a story as well as literary devices appropriate to grade level. We will finish the session with a writing activity and chance to share our work!
Will accommodate various group sizes.
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Workshops
BAD DAY TOOLKIT
Grades 1-5 (45-60 minutes)
What do you do with a MUY BAD DAY? In this SEL-based workshop, I will read MARTINA’S MUY BAD DAY and we will follow the reading with a discussion of bad day coping strategies. Students will make their very own “MUY BAD DAY TOOLKIT” and have the opportunity to share and connect on what helps us get through the very worst of days. After the activity there will be an opportunity for questions.
Best for 1-2 classrooms.
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BRAINSTORMING IDEAS
Grades 1-5 (45-60 minutes)
In this classroom-based workshop, I will read MARTINA’S MUY BAD DAY and discuss the inspiration for my books. Students will explore where ideas come from, how to generate ideas, and what to do with them! We will complete 2-3 creative brainstorming activities that will inspire students to get their ideas on paper!
Best for 1-2 classrooms.
ELEMENTS OF A STORY
Grades 1-5 (45-60 minutes)
In this workshop, I will read MARTINA’S MUY BAD DAY and discuss plot structure. I will highlight aspects of plot-making with reference to several other contemporary stories, helping students to identify necessary elements. We will then engage in 1-2 writing activities designed to inspire creative, effective story-making!
Best for 1-2 classrooms.
WORDS AND FORM
Grades 4-5, 6-8, or 9-12 (45-60 minutes)
In this workshop, I will read MARTINA’S MUY BAD DAY. Students will be given examples of changes in word choice and sentence structure that occurred during my editing process. Use of specific language, evoking feeling with sentence variation, and several literary devices will be discussed. We will then engage in an activity to practice these skills, and end with a writing activity to put our skills into action!
Best for 1-2 classrooms.
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Collaboration Opportunities
Do you have another idea for a presentation or workshop that can supplement your lesson plan? I am happy to collaborate to develop a program that best suits the needs of your learners. Email me via my contact page to discuss!
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In-person rates
Single Reading and Q&A: $100
Single Presentation or Workshop: $200
Half day: (2 presentations or workshops) $400
Full day: (4 presentations or workshops and lunch with students if desired) $800
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Virtual rates
Reading and Q&A: $100
Single Presentation or Workshop: $150
Half day: (2 presentations or workshops)$300
Full day: (4 presentations or workshops) $700
Ready to book a visit? Email me here to get started!
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Local travel greater than 60 miles from Ann Arbor, MI included,
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For distances greater than 60 miles, travel expenses may be required