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 all eight of my books to answer the question: Where does an author get her ideas and how do they evolve to become a book?
With the help of PowerPoint slides, original artwork, and other props, I touch on many aspects of the creative process: sources of inspiration, research, revision, the roles of the artist and publishing staff, and more.
By the end of this program, students should have gained an appreciation both for 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 all eight of my books to answer the question: Where does an author get her ideas and how do they evolve to become a book?
With the help of PowerPoint slides, original artwork, and other props, I touch on many aspects of the creative process: sources of inspiration, research, revision, the roles of the artist and publishing staff, and more.
By the end of this program, students should have gained an appreciation both for the writing process and the book-making process.
I conclude with my favorite part: Q&A.
