Invite an Author!
Presentations for ECS - Grade 6 A
lively author visit that will pass along enthusiasm for reading and
writing to students of all ages. Topics include getting ideas and
helping them to grow, creating characters, finding great endings, the
difficult magic of rewriting, the reward of unusual research and
working with an illustrator. For older students there will be greater
discussion of story process. For the younger crowd there will be
chants, finger plays and story involvement . Fun for all... including
Hazel herself!
Presentation / Workshop for
Teachers and Librarians
Images, Ideas and
Imagination - a wide ranging and insightful exploration into the
creation of Hazel's picture books and novels. Exercises to help
teachers encourage students in their own writing will be included if
workshop format is chosen.
Writing for
Children Workshop
For adults interested in writing
children's books, a discussion of picture books and children's novels
with information regarding rewriting, working with an illustrator,
presentation of manuscripts, marketing and helpful organizations.
Other talks and workshops available on
request. Rates and dates available by e-mail. Please contact me at
hjhutch@telusplanet.net.
Click here for Alberta Children’s Authors who visit schools through Young Alberta Book Society