• Testimonials -- featuring teacher references, kids' artwork and photos of previous events



• Virtual Author Visits



• I’ve Schedule an Author Visit with Patricia Newman: Now What Do I Do? (pdf file)
  
  
• Brochure for School & Library Visits and Writing Workshops (pdf file)
  
  
  
  
• Teachers & Librarians: Lesson plans are available for your use either independently or in conjunction with my visit to your school.
  
  Jingle the Brass incorporates several curriculum themes, such as transportation, travel, trains, the transcontinental railroad, the industrial revolution, and intergenerational communication. Plus NEW Smithsonian National Museum of American History Activity Guides. (Accelerated Reader List book)
  
  Nugget on the Flight Deck curriculum themes include transportation, the military, the science of flight, patriotism, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and airplanes.
  
  
• NEW! Kids On KidLit is a new program where students send in book reviews that I post on my blog. A great motivator for classroom book reports! Each month I draw a winner for a free book.
  
  
  

       School and Library Visits

Newman shares her excitement for writing and hopes to inspire readers and writers of all ages to share their vision of the world.

Assemblies—Newman’s interactive question/answer style incorporates readings, skits and demonstrations to talk about the writing process, research, revision, publication and various curriculum concepts that mesh with her books. all ages::45 minutes

Small Group Read Aloud Fun—Lively interactive readings from Newman’s books include skits and demonstrations to get children involved. Throughout the reading, Newman shares fun production and illustration secrets. all ages::40 minutes

Close Encounters—The writing process comes alive during this question and answer session. Newman describes her research and revision practices, and the editorial process. grades 2 & up::35 minutes

The Inside Scoop—A peek into the writing lives of famous children’s authors taken directly from Newman’s interviews with over 100 talented authors and illustrators. all ages::30 minutes

Writers’ Workshops—Small groups of students join Newman for an in-depth look at writing, focusing on character, dialogue, setting or voice. grades 4 & up::45 minutes

Additional Programs—Lunch with the author::Book signings::Evening school programs with parents and students

Writers’ Conferences

Newman’s talks have been featured at several conferences, including SCBWI; University of California, Davis; and California State University, Sacramento; and published in Children’s Writers’ and Illustrator’s Market.
Conference options include:
• Strengthening the Connection Between Author
  and Reader
• Children’s Librarians Fuel the Imagination
• Writing for Magazines
• Secrets of the Perfect Interview
• 10 Truths About Writing for Children
• Mainstreaming the Graphic Novel
• So You Think You Want to Write for Children?
• First Page Manuscript Critiqu