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: Tailored for kindergarten - 8th grade
Structured around children’s magazines, these visits are a joyful celebration of reading and writing.
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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: When Scribbles Come
Audience: Christian or Catholic 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!
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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