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Kathryn Fitzmaurice
Author Website: www.kathrynfitzmaurice.com
Presentations:
As a past teacher, one of Kathryn’s favorite things to do is to visit schools and libraries. She has experience in managing and presenting to large groups of adults and students, as well as small groups under thirty, and can tailor any presentation to meet the needs of specific individual groups.
All primary presentations, (grades K-3), include highly interactive sessions with a very short bio of the author, a short reader's theater and activity from her middle grade novel, and follow up activities to stimulate student stories and writing.
Middle grade presentations, (grades 4-8), include a short bio of the author, a reader's theater from her middle grade novel which involves audience participation, an interactive discussion on writing and publishing, the importance of revising, how to find ideas about what to write, and activities to stimulate student stories and writing.
Writing Residency: This exciting program includes Kathryn visiting a particular school classroom or small group for three to five consecutive days (or once a week for three to five weeks) where she takes students through the process of writing a story. Students will learn about voice, hooking the reader, and how to show instead of tell. Together, they will find ideas of what to write, make outlines, write first drafts, revise, write second drafts, and then finally publish. In addition, students will make book covers for their stories, and provide cover “reviews” of peer work. All final editing of student writing is completed by Kathryn, so there is no additional work load for teachers.
For book clubs reading The Year the Swallows Came Early, Kathryn will visit for 15-20 minuted at no cost.
Audiences: Kathryn is comfortable interacting with all grade levels, however, her book is best suited for grades 3-8.
Available Times: Flexible. Kathryn is located on the west coast.
No recording of Skype Sessions without permission from the author.
No Cost Meet the Author Visit: 15-20 minutes
In-Depth Visit Length: 1 hour
In-Depth Visit Cost: Prices are based on presentation and length of visit, please contact Kathryn for a quote, but typically, prices are in the range of $100.00 per hour.
Prerequisites: None necessary, but for most presentations, it is best if students/readers have at least been introduced to the book, The Year the Swallows Came Early
Contact Information: Fitzmaurice4@cox.net
Affiliations: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, National PTSA, Local PTSA
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