 What types of audiences do you speak with?
- Grades K-2. Assemblies of 100 or less
and workshops of 25 or less.
How many presentations/assemblies a day?
- A maximum of four, though we can discuss
options. 30-50 minutes each.
What do you talk about at assemblies?
-  My assembly is called "Cooking Up a Book" and that is just what we do!
I select a bunch of brave volunteers to help in a very interactive and
lively presentation. There will be lots of laughs and raised hands to
help. School presentation are from 30-50 minutes, depending on the
grade. Almost any number of children is fine, somewhere near 200 or
less is best. The assemblies are for K-5.
What do you do in your workshop?
- My workshop begins with a follow-along drawing demonstration, where we
create an animal together and tell a short story about what we have
drawn. I discuss some drawing techniques, including expressions and
motion with the class. Then we are ready to begin making our own
classroom alphabet book, with each student doing a page of the book.
 What materials do you need?
- For the assemblies I need only a table and a very brave and willing
audience!
For the workshops I need paper (8.5x11 is fine) and colored pencils or
crayons.
How do we arrange for children to purchase your book?
- I will send information and an order
form for you to send home with the students, preferably four weeks in advance
of my visit. I autograph books during my visit (or sometimes before hand if there
are
a large amount of copies to be signed).
What are your current fees for an author visit?
| AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR |
TALK/WORKSHOP |
FEES 2005 |
| Whole Day |
4 talks during school day |
$1000 + travel/expenses |
| Half Day |
2 talks during school day |
$500 + travel/expenses |
| Quarter Day |
1 talk during school day |
$350 + travel/expenses |
| Evening Talk |
After 5pm |
$400 + travel/expenses |
How do I schedule a visit?
- Please contact Gianna by email or by phone at 415.577.3328. |
