Author Web site: www.joannmacken.com

Author Address: Shorewood, Wisconsin

Genres: picture books, poetry, realistic fiction, informational, nonfiction, biography

Baby Says, "Moo!"	Waiting Out the Storm	Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move	Sing-Along Song
rhyming picture book	rhyming picture book	nonfiction picture book	rhyming picture book
illustrated by David Walker	illustrated by Susan Gaber	illustrated by Pam Paparone	illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Disney-Hyperion, 2011	Candlewick Press, 2010	Holiday House, 2008	Viking, 2004

Presentations:

This presentation is suitable for small or large groups of all ages, including students, families, teachers, and community groups. It lasts about 30-45 minutes. I talk about the inspiration for each of my books, my writing process, poetry, and publishing. Participants are invited to ask questions.

What Makes a Poem a Poem?This interactive discussion is suitable for small or large groups, grade 2 and up. It lasts about 45 minutes. Participants discuss important components of poetry. The presentation includes examples of wonderful poems (many written by students in my poetry workshops), opportunities for students to contribute their own creative ideas, and time for questions and answers.

This popular writing workshop is intended for class-sized groups, grade 3 and up. It lasts from 90 minutes to 2 hours. Each participant writes a draft of a poem in five logical steps. The presentation includes examples of wonderful poems, many written by students in previous workshops, and time for writing and questions.

Write a Poem, Step by Step: A Simple, Logical, Effective Way to Write Poetry with Your Students (for teachers) First presented at the International Reading Association 54th Annual Convention, this 2-hour workshop gives teachers the tools to help students write their own poems. Each participant writes a draft of a poem using the simple, logical method I teach in my workshops. Then teachers learn how to help their students write their own poetry using the step-by-step method and other resources. Participants receive specific instructions for revising first drafts and suggestions for encouraging students and evaluating their work. They also learn how to customize a presentation for their own students that includes age-appropriate and subject-relevant examples of wonderful poems.

Audiences: PK to adult

Available Times: contact for availability

No Cost Meet the Author Visit: 20 minutes

In-Depth Visit Length: 30 minutes to 2 hours/presentation

In-Depth Visit Cost: 3 presentations/$250 or $100 each

Contact Information: E-mail JoAnn at macken@wi.rr.com or through web site at www.joannmacken.com.

No recording of Skype Sessions without permission from the author.

Affiliations:
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
The Authors Guild