Visits

From a student at Trillium Woods Public School in Richmond Hill, Ontario--this made my day!

"My name is ---- and I am in Grade 3 at Trillium Woods
 Public School.  You came to my school last week to read
 to us.  We also drew pictures with you.  I was so 
excited about what you showed us that I went home and 
wrote a story.  I also came up with 13 characters that 
I am going to use in my stories.  I am also making
 characters out of clay like your daughters did and 
drawing them in my doodle book.
I had so much fun drawing with you - thank you for 
coming and teaching me how to be a writer 
and illustrator!
From, ------"

 photo by Allison Durno
School or Library Visit:

I greatly enjoy sharing my work through presentations and workshops for all ages.

Typically a school or library visit is 45-60 minutes. I share with the audience the steps and stages I take in creating a picture book through slides, Q&A, a drawing demonstration and a chance for the students to draw. A reading of one of my books may be done through slides for audiences of 60 or more. Presentations may be customized as needed. Please let me know if you would like a particular focus.

 Photo by Walter KorynkiewiczAudience Size:

A maximum of 120 students seems to work well for a school or library visit. The gym is fine if a microphone can be provided.

Things I Will Need for a Presentation:

• A very long extension cord. I bring my own projector.
• A table or cart for my projector.
• A screen.
• A room that can be darkened.
• A flipchart with solid back for drawing on.
• Flipchart paper (lined white is great). I bring my own markers.
• A table to display 5-8 books.
• 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper for the students to draw on. Two sheets per student should be fine.
• Something age appropriate for the students to draw with. Erasers are not needed.

Could the last two items not be handed out until requested. This avoids rattling and tapping during the presentation segment.

For more information…
about my visits or keynote/conference talks, please e-mail me.

"Chicken, Pig, Cow" have found new friends!

 Photo by M. Huether

Photo by K. Clubine