CHILDREN'S AUTHOR
Option 1: How a Book Becomes a Book
Audience: 3rd - 5th grade
Most popular visit! Using Kate’s nonfiction picture book, CHEETAHS RETURN TO INDIA: THE TRUE STORY OF AASHA AND PAVAN, this cheetah-filled school visit includes:
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The writing process – from inspiration to publication
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Book reading
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Photos and discussion of the real cheetahs
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Interactive cheetah trivia
Option 2: Magazine Exploration
Audience: K - 8th grade
Structured around children’s magazines, these visits are a joyful celebration of reading and writing.
During the visit, students will be able to:
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Enjoy hands-on exploration of magazines
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Identify different forms of writing including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, recipes, and crafts
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Describe the role of editor, author, and illustrator
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Discuss the steps of writing from idea to publication
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Compare the content of magazines and books
Option 3: Writing for Publication
Audience: High School - Adults
Option 4: Scribbles
Audience: Christian Schools, PreK - 2nd Grade
This visit uses Kate’s award-winning picture book, WHEN GOD MAKES SCRIBBLES BEAUTIFUL. This book explores themes of grief, hope, and helping others. We all go through hard times, so let’s talk about it!
In this visit, students will have the opportunity to:
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Discuss hardships students might face
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Identify the main character’s feelings
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Strategize ideas to acknowledge and manage emotions
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Explore how the Bible offers comfort and counsel
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Think about ways we can help others who are going through hard times
Kate has published six children’s books, a dozen anthology pieces, and nearly a hundred magazine stories and articles. Using examples from her own publishing experience, Kate will help participants:
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Explore the physical the form of magazines and books across age categories
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Review basic story elements
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Discuss writing to specifications
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Learn about the publishing process and key professionals involved
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Examine the elements of a book proposal
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Consider submission opportunities