Visits

SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARY AUTHOR VISITS:

Jump-start your reading and writing programs with a school author visit. My programs support Ohio curriculum standards while exciting students about reading, writing, and publishing. I emphasize hard work, persistence, embracing constructive criticism, and recognizing each student's unique gifts. My programs challenge students to be readers, writers, and thinkers!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

"I really felt that all the programs were great! I received really great feedback from the teachers. The props and craft were great! Thanks so much for a wonderful visit!"

--Granville Christian School

"Very personable with the kids and adults. So easy to talk to and to work with. Can't wait to have you back!"

--Lynchburgh-Clay Elementary School

"It was fantastic to see the students connect with the author about writing, and getting ideas for stories!"

--Immaculate Conception Elementary School, Port Clinton, Ohio

From the Port Clinton Herald: click here.

SCHOOL VISITS:

PROGRAM 1: Becoming an Author for the Young:

Designed for preschool, kindergarten, first and second grade students, I discuss writers and what they do. I also read my book, The Pig and Miss Prudence (some students will help present by helping with props.) Students then return to their rooms to co-author (with me!) their very own book titled My Visit With the Author. Template for the book provided. Schools need a digital camera so students can have their pictures taken with me for the cover of their books. A writing-rich way to create a memory!

30-45 minutes, small groups; 60 minutes large groups.

PROGRAM 2: A Writer’s Life

I discuss the fun, exciting, and downright frustrating parts of life as a writer. I emphasize the importance of persistence in reaching a goal, and how accepting constructive criticism and being willing to rewrite work is key to success. Students see manuscripts in progress, along with editorial notes. I read some of my work, including some first drafts, and the much-improved published version. Students will also get a sneak peak at yet to be released books, and will have plenty of time for questions and answers.

45-60 minutes.

PROGRAM 3: Author Walk-about

Great for connecting and getting questions answered, I roam the school, dropping in on up to 6 classes for 15 minutes each to answer questions about writing and publishing in a smaller group setting.

Up to 1 and a half hours.

PROGRAM 4: Larger-than-Life Concrete Poetry Workshop An arts-integrated, 2-day program. Day one focuses on poetry workshops for all ages. Day two focuses on using our poems to create one or more larger-than-life (8X8 foot) foam core pigs, covered with poems about what else?--PIGS!

Book Availability:
I sell personalzed, signed books at all my visits.

School Visit Fees:

$800/ day plus mileage (55 cents per mile), and lodging for locations greater than 50 miles from my home. Each day includes up to 3 presentations, and an “author lunch” for a select group of students. Out of state locations, add $100, unless I am flying.

Multi-day visits offered at a discounted rate.

A limited number of scholarships are available for schools in need.

Please contact me for details!

****New Offering! Two authors for the price of one!****

Dual-Author Visit

Having trouble finding something for everyone? Partner with a nearby school to bring myself

and colleague Nancy Roe Pimm for a day of talks and books. Nancy and I will each speak at a school in the morning, and will switch for the afternoon. Because mine is a picture book, I will focus on grades Pre-K through 2. Nancy, whose books are for ages 9 and up will focus on grades 3-5.

Fee: $800/per school. Two nearby schools needed for this program.

(My pal Nancy)

PUBLIC LIBRARY VISITS:

Living in the World of Books:

Invite your patrons to a fun and informative hour of book-talk for adults and children. I discuss what it's like to be an author, including the challenges and joys of being a part of the publishing world. I dispell many misconceptions about creating books, answering questions from the audience. I share my nonfiction research and work, present photos and artifacts, and encourage all people to be life-long readers and learners. I share my debut book, The Pig and Miss Prudence, and sell signed copies at all visits.

Public Library Visit Fee:

$150/ 45-60 minute presentation, plus mileage.

Some friends at the Ohioana Library help me as I read.

Contact me about visits: lkstanek1290@yahoo.com