Courtesy of The Webster Kirkwood Times, 2012
From Inspiration to Bookstore Shelf
Program for Grades 3 - 5
45 minutes
In this interactive program, I use examples from many of my 11 published books to answer the question: Where does an author get her ideas and how do these ideas evolve to become a book on the bookstore shelf?
With the help of PowerPoint slides, original artwork, a printing press sheet, a brief book production video, and other props, I touch on many aspects of this creative process. Students will see firsthand how inspiration, research, and revision come together to begin the book process. They will also learn about the roles played by the artist, publishing staff, and more.
By the end of my program, students should have gained an appreciation both for both the writing process and the book making process.
I conclude with my favorite part: Q&A.
Program for Grades 3 - 5
45 minutes
In this interactive program, I use examples from many of my 11 published books to answer the question: Where does an author get her ideas and how do these ideas evolve to become a book on the bookstore shelf?
With the help of PowerPoint slides, original artwork, a printing press sheet, a brief book production video, and other props, I touch on many aspects of this creative process. Students will see firsthand how inspiration, research, and revision come together to begin the book process. They will also learn about the roles played by the artist, publishing staff, and more.
By the end of my program, students should have gained an appreciation both for both the writing process and the book making process.
I conclude with my favorite part: Q&A.
