School Visits

Oakfield-Alabama, NY

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please contact me at:

Pegtwrite@gmail.com
(716) 957-2239

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Virtual Author Visits - I actually love doing virtual visits because I can show you all the things I can't drag around to schools. You get to see where I work, how I organize my research, my revision process, and maybe one of my 5 cats might wander in to say hello.

I am happy to create a program to meet your needs, but here are a few presentations that are popular:

For Kids For Writers

Become a Nonfiction Ninja!
As NF Ninjas in training, we'll learn how to brainstorm an interesting slant for any subject, practice proper research techniques, and wield active verbs, and sensory details to make true stories shine.

Tall Tales from the Erie Canal
This talk is especially appropriate for blending the NY State Language Arts and Social Studies curricula. After sharing the folktale of Joshua the Giant Frog, we'll craft a tall tale of our own.

A Writer's Life
What does a writer do all day? Where do they get their ideas? How does an idea become a book? Who draws the pictures? Learn how a picture book like SNOW DANCE is put together. This program is especially appropriate for younger grades.

The Forensic Anthropologist's Top 10 List
Based on the book, FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY, this slide presentation leads students through the 10 questions that forensic anthropologists must answer when examining human remains. View slides of actual cases and take the "chicken bone challenge." (For middle and high school only)

I love talking about the craft and business of writing. With more than 20 years of experience, I can offer a variety of presentation topics from basic nuts & bolts to specific issues geared to those on the professional track, from conference presentations to 10 session workshops. Please contact me for more information.

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