Fun with Books (PreK- Grade 3)Lori will have the children
involved in an interactive read of her most recent books, The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade and Oh! the Possibilities. Children will discuss germs and bugs, two of the topics featured in Lori's award-winning picture book. Using fun props, children will learn that every writer has the same materials (pen, paper, computer), but the results are different. Each person has the ability to create something special using nothing but their own words and imagination.
Connecting Kids to Books (Grade 3 and up)
Lori will inspire
students with information about authors and the writing process. Using
samples from her most recent books, this presentation follows the road
to publication, explaining how a book evolves from an idea in a writer’s
mind to a finished book for sale in a store. Lori will explain the
excitement, and also the bumps, hills and potholes that come along with
publishing your writing. Children will learn that every writer has the
same materials (pen, paper, computer), but the results are different.
Each person has the ability to create something unique and they can
create something special using nothing but their own words and
imagination. Children will be reminded that everything their
teachers ask them to do in their writing is true for professional
writers. And even though writing is hard work, it’s also rewarding.
Lori’s presentations include…
- a Q&A session where Lori will answer questions about the
writing process, the life of a writer, the business of writing, and
other writing topics.
- an informal lunchtime QA with a small group of students and/or faculty
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Constructive Criticism
Want
to teach your students about constructive criticism and connect your
students to the people who write books? The good form of criticism is
known as constructive criticism, it offers valid feedback both positive
and negative. Help students understand the complexities of constructive
criticism, so that students can better recognize, react to, and reflect
on the information they receive from teachers , peers and mentors. Lori
enjoys receiving constructive criticism letters from students and it’s
also a great way to prepare for one of her visits.
Contact Lori through the
contact form on this website for more information.
Author/ Illustrator Visit Resources
Want to learn more about putting together a successful author/ illustrator visit? Check out these helpful sources:
The ABC’s of a Successful Author/ Illustrator visit at the SCBWI website
Author-Librarian interview: Toni Buzzeo on School Visits: Part 1 at Cynsations
Author-Librarian interview: Toni Buzzeo on School Visits: Part 2 at Cynsations
ALSC’s (Association for Library Service to Children) websiteRead
Terrific Connections with Authors, Illustrators and Storytellers: Real Space and Virtual Links by Toni Buzzeo and Jane Kurtz
Fees
Lori currently visits Connecticut, and Eastern New York.
$150 for a single presentation, day or evening, up to one hour; book
signing may extend beyond that hour at no additional charge.
$250 for half-day (2 presentations, up to an hour each)
$350 for full-day (3 presentations, up to an hour each)
Lori will do up to three one-hour presentations a day.
Because of drive time, visits beyond 75 miles will be considered full
day ($350), regardless the number of presentations that day.
TO REQUEST A VISIT…
Please complete the
contact form on this website. Thank you for your interest.
Download Lori's 2010-2011 School Visit Packet...
