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Marsha Diane Arnold
Author Website: www.marshadianearnold.comBio:“Marsha brought books to life for our children! The teachers said she was the best author we’ve ever had!” That’s Missouri librarian Beth Smith talking about Marsha Diane Arnold, an award-winning author whose books include HEART OF A TIGER, THE PUMPKIN RUNNER, PRANCING, DANCING LILY, and ROAR OF A SNORE.
Marsha enjoys speaking at conferences and writer’s workshops. She has been on the faculty of the Oregon Coast Writer’s Workshop as well as a speaker at many conferences, including California Reading Association, Reading the World, California State Library Association, West Coast Literacy Conference, and regional SCBWI events.
Among Marsha’s many honors are Ridgeway Award for Best First Book, state Children’s Choice awards, IRA Distinguished Book, Family Choice Award, and Smithsonian Notable Book. The media has referred to her as “a born storyteller” and “the writer of children’s books adults can’t wait to read to their kids and grandkids.” Educators have called her a “true literary artist” whose books show “warmth and respect for one’s self.”
Presentations: Marsha travels internationally as a speaker for schools, conferences, and young author festivals. Her presentation weaves storytelling, information on the writing/revision process, and a humorous/engaging slideshow into one entertaining, informational, and inspirational presentation. Marsha looks forward to extending her speaking and presentations into the Virtual World.
Audiences: Marsha speaks to all ages, pre-school through adult. Her usual audience is K-6.
Available Times: Please contact Marsha for available times. Generally 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Thursday works, if I'm not somewhere in the world visiting a school in real life!
No recording of Skype Sessions without permission from the author.
No Cost Meet the Author Visit: 10 - 15 minute session in which Marsha introduces herself, reads briefly from one of her books, and answers student questions.
In-Depth Visit Length: 45 -60 minutes
In-Depth Visit Cost: $200
Prerequisites:
Audiences: Marsha speaks to all ages, pre-school through adult. Her usual audience is K-6.
Available Times: Please contact Marsha for available times. Generally 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Thursday works, if I'm not somewhere in the world visiting a school in real life!
No recording of Skype Sessions without permission from the author.
No Cost Meet the Author Visit: 10 - 15 minute session in which Marsha introduces herself, reads briefly from one of her books, and answers student questions.
In-Depth Visit Length: 45 -60 minutes
In-Depth Visit Cost: $200
Prerequisites:
A technical run through prior to presentation is recommended.
Students will have read (or have read aloud to them) one of more of Marsha' books prior to the visit.
Students may prepare questions to ask. For the in-depth visit, I will allow 10 minutes for questions.
Note: It's an exciting opportunity to purchase a book written by the visiting author to take home. Not only is it a wonderful memory, it's a great reading incentive! A bookstore close to your school or organization can assist with advance book orders. Marsha is happy to autograph book plates especially to each student which they can put inside their books.
Contact Information: marshaoak@mac.com
Affiliations: The Society of Children's Book Writers and illustrators (SCBWI) - scbwi.org
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Thank you so much for sharing your talent and love of reading with our students this week. You had them in the palm of your hand from the time you sang out the first lines of Dancing, Prancing Lily. You did a great job of involving the students, even from 2,000 miles away via Skype, and shared a bit of your world with the students, showing us your office and gardens. The students loved getting the “inside scoop” on the illustrations in Heart of a Tiger. They loved being able to talk to you and ask their questions as well. Sharing your other stories with the students ahead of the visit built the anticipation and you didn’t disappoint us. Thank you for your generosity and enthusiasm for writing and books.
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