School and Library Visits
Forty-five minute presentation for K-2nd grades (single classes or two combined classes) :
The “From Idea to Picture Book” presentation includes how Sweet Music in Harlem evolved. She will read excerpts from the book and discuss the history of the famous photograph that inspired the book. Audience participation is encouraged through use of interesting props and activities. The lively musical composition commissioned by the Ann Arbor Symphony is featured. Participants learn about basic story elements, research and revision with simple exercises.
The “Life of a Magazine Writer” presentation includes how she writes magazine stories. She will read the holiday story, “For the First Night of Kwanzaa” and show props including a rainstick, bowl and kinara. Other stories may be substituted. See Magazine Section for selection She welcomes a question and answer session.
Forty-five minute to one- hour presentation for 3rd-6th grades (single classes or three combined classes) :
The “From Idea to Picture Book” presentation includes how Sweet Music in Harlem evolved. She will read excerpts from the book and discuss the history of the famous photograph that inspired the book. Audience participation is encouraged through use of interesting props and activities. The lively musical composition commissioned by the Ann Arbor Symphony is featured. Participants learn about basic story elements, research and revision with simple exercises. The presentation will also focus on the Six Traits of Writing.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
NEW! Debbie Taylor is now available via SKYPE AN AUTHOR NETWORK! http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com/page/Debbie+Ann+Taylor
For all-day visits or special events, please contact Debbie directly at dpoet@umich.edu or contact Lee and Low Books at (212) 683-1894
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Miami Book Fair International
Van E. Blanton Elementary School, Miami
Cutler Ridge Elementary School, Miami
Miami Shores Elementary School, Miami
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, Miami
Midwest Literary Arts Festival
Sandberg Children's Literature Institute
Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival
Ann Arbor Book Festival
Northside Elementary School
American Library Association Conference
Barnes and Noble Books
Perry Nursery School
Bach Elementary School
Sandberg Children's Literature Institute
Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival
Ann Arbor Book Festival
American Library Association Conference
Bach Elementary School
