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Ten Tips for a Dynamite Author Visit Program

February 9, 2010

Whether you’re speaking to a classroom of 20 students or an assembly of 400, you […]

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Ingredients for a Great School Visit

Ingredients for a Great School Visit

February 6, 2010

The difference between a good school visit and a great school visit is planning. My […]

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Inspiring Kids to Write Meaty Dialogue

Inspiring Kids to Write Meaty Dialogue

January 29, 2010

If you are a teacher or have ever judged a kids’ writing contest, you know […]

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The “Wow!” Factor: Nonfiction, Research & School Visits

January 22, 2010

Nonfiction and school visits go together like peanut butter and jelly. Trains and aircraft carriers were […]

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Who Wrote That? Meet Jeri Chase Ferris

Who Wrote That? Meet Jeri Chase Ferris

December 18, 2009

 A bi-weekly feature profiling the talented authors and illustrators who bring children’s books to life. […]

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What is the best way for a student to get published?

December 4, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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What high school classes do I recommend for students and why?

December 3, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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What are some challenges I face as a writer?

December 2, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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Where did I go to school? Would I recommend that school?

December 1, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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What do I do in a typical day?

November 30, 2009

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    • Beatrice and the Nightingale
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    • Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
    • Planet Ocean
    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
    • Elite Operations series
    • Energy Lab series
    • QuickReads Fluency Library
    • Books for English language-learners
    • Writers write all kinds of things
  • Author Visit Programs
    • FAQs
    • Calendar
  • Blog
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    • LitLinks
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  • Writer Resources
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