Sandra J. Howatt

BASIC SCOOP

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Working with children is an honor, a privilege, and a serious responsibility.  For me, the absolute best part of writing for children is connecting with them through a book.  If you are interested in a school visit, see below for the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY and HOW of it all.

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WHO:  

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• I present to students from Grades Pre-K through 6th.  With more than one grade level at a time, it works best if they are grouped age-appropriately.  No self-respecting sixth grader wants to participate in a program geared for Pre-K or K, right?

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WHAT:  

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• Typical presentations run anywhere from 45 minutes to 75 minutes dependng on age group.  A one day school visit usually includes 3 or 4 presentations.
   

• All Presentations support language arts, math, science, social studies, music and art concepts appropriate to the age group. 
   

• All presentations encourage student participation.  
   

• Presentation approach and focus depends on the grade level. 
   

• With younger grades I use music, movement and props.
   

• With older grades, there is a greater emphasis on writing. We use the book as a mentor text to discuss ways of making their own writing stronger. 

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(Presentation Content)

(not necessarily in this order)

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• About me and my life as an author.  
   

• About my publishing journey ( From Brain To Bookshelf).  Lots of show-and-tell, age-appropriately presented,  about the  idea, the writing, revision, submission, rejection,  acceptance, offer, Author contract, Illustrator contract, preliminary artwork, finished artwork, F & G's, advance copies, reviews and finally, the book available online, in libraries and on bookstore shelves.  

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• About the book.
   

• Reading and Discussion of works-in-progress
   

• Q & A:  (Never hurts to go over the difference between a question and a statement with the younger ones).

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WHEN:  

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• Now booking for 2021-2022 school year.  

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WHERE:  

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• The library or multi-purpose room rather than a stage in a large auditorium because I like to be close enough for plenty of interaction with students.   

 

WHY:  

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• Because school visits rock - that's why!

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HOW:  

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• To inquire about a visit, please use the contact form provided on this webside.  I will then contact you to discuss details like dates and scheduling,  group sizes and grade levels, fees, travel-related expenses, any needed items your school is unable to supply, and other questions specific to your school's needs. We will work together to design the best possible visit.  

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