“Having enjoyed many of Larry’s books, I was delighted to discover

that his in-person classroom talks are equally informative and enjoyable. 

He gains his audience’s attention with his warmth and charm and retains

that attention with the interesting stories he has to tell."

 

    Gregory Bryan, Professor of Children’s Literature and Literacy Education       

Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba       

 

 

As with student presentations, sessions for teachers and parents can be tailored to suit specific curricular needs, interests or topics.  Some examples of sessions I have offered in the past....

 

Ten Top Stories in Science

Every invention and scientific breakthrough has a story to tell.  In this 60 minute session, learn about ten of science’s most unusual, kid-fascinating stories, and find out how to use them to capture your students’ interest and teach them what science and invention are all about.

 

Teachers Who Write

Like me, many writers of material for children or the educational marketplace are, or were, teachers, librarians, or other school-related professionals. In this 60 minute session, get an insider’s view of the teaching-writing combination. Find out how the two activities strengthen and complement each other, and learn how the publishing industry works, how to market your material, and how you can be successful at both.

 

Marketplace Writing Strategies for the Classroom and Home

A 60 minute session for teachers, librarians and parents that explores the

inner workings of the book publishing industry and, in particular, the

relationship of editor to author which in many ways parallels that of educator to student writer. Discover practical ways of applying approaches adapted from the publishing world to enhance the writing of youngsters in your charge.