Schools, libraries, and community events! I provide in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, readings, and crafts/activities.
K-grade 5 Author Visit:
- Introduction and author background
- Inspiration for writing Molly & Nightmare
- Reading and Questions
- Fun and meaningful activities
- Class prizes (often stickers, buttons, or bookmarks)
Presentation/Workshop Visit:
For grade 6 and up (including adult students), I’m happy to talk about the process of making a picture book and the journey involved in building a story and writing a query.
- Author background and inspiration for writing Molly & Nightmare
- Reading of the book with questions/discussion
- Structure and Pacing – Slide Presentation
- Practice Template
- Writing a query – Slide Presentation
- Write a practice story together!
Shannon N. Avra 