Author/Illustrator
State of Residence
Grade level
of books
Grade level for presentations
 
NY
K-7
Adult Conferences Only
 

Sample Titles
Mirette on the High Wire (P-3)
If You Grew Up with George Washington (gr 4-7)
Sing a Song of Piglets (P-3)

 Comments
Caldecott Medal Winner & Easy Reader author is available to speak at conferences, especially state conferences.
 
MT
6-YA
Adult Conferences Only
 

Sample Titles
Touching Spirit Bear (YA)
Red Midnight (YA)
Petey (YA)

 Comments
Popular YA author & speaker is available for conferences. For school visits, contact is assistant, Kathy at telephone 406-587-3068.
 
CT
P-7
P-12 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
Reaching For the Moon (Gr 1-4)
Nibble Nibble (K-3)
Sitting Bull Remembers (Gr 1-4)

 Comments
Award-winning author & illustrator (IRA Teachers' Choices; Outstanding Science Trade Books; Notable Trade Books in Social Studies) stresses a love of nature in his presentations.
 
NY
4-YA
Adult Conferences Only
 

Sample Titles
Going Home (gr 4-7)
El Bronx Remembered (YA)
Nilda (YA)

 Comments
A Jane Addams Children's Book Award winner who set a precedent for young Puerto Rican women writers to follow and live up to.
 
OK
3-YA
3-YA + Adults
 

Sample Titles
Flying Blind (gr 7 up)
Hoggee (gr 7 up)
Tulsa Burning (gr 3-7)

 Comments
Impersonating characters from her own books, this award winning author and former teacher gives lively sessions, writing workshops and PTA talks.
 
CA
K-3
K-6 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
Bash­o and the Fox (K-3)

Basho and the River Stones (K-3)

Tanuki's Gift hardcover (K-3)

Comments

Professional educator & storyteller with many honors to his name as a writer offers lively author visit/ story-telling programs.

 
FL
K-4
K-4 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
Karate Hour (K-4)

Building With Dad (P-3)

Baseball Hour (P-3)

 Comments

Students will definitely feel like karate class participants with the author of this highly regarded book.

 
PA
P-3
P-3 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
No Zombies Allowed (P-3)
Twelve Snails to One Lizard: A Tale of Mischief and Measurement (P-3)
Little Wolf, Big Wolf (K-3)

 Comments
IRA Children's Choice Award Winner features humor in his presentations, as well as his illustrations and stories.
 
MD
K-6
K-6 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery

(K-4; Spring 2005 title)

Fantastic Flights (gr. 2-6)

Duel of the Ironclads (gr. 3-6)

Comments

This author and artist of fiction and nonfiction titles talks about subjects ranging from sci-fi spaceships to the first trans-Atlantic flight in 1919 and from comic strip heroes to the historical heroes of the Merrimack.

 
MD
K-4
K-4 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
Miss Malarkey Doesn't Live in Room Ten (K-4)
Jump, Kangaroo, Jump (K-4)
Humpty Dumpty Egg-Splodes (K-3)

 Comments
This high-energy author & illustrator who does up to 5 sessions a day pleads guilty to a zany style & an out- rageous sense of humor that kids love.
 
NJ
K-7
K-7 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
The Web Files (K-3) Moo Who? (P-3)
Lab Coat Girl in My Tripledecker Hero (gr 4-7)  Piggie Pie (P-3)

 Comments
Author of many titles on several state reading award master lists offers fun, interactive and creative programs.
 
AR
K-8
K-8 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman (K-3)
The Wayfinder (gr 5 up)
The River Dragon (K-3)

 Comments
This versatile author's sessions range from fantasy presentations to writing workshops for all ages to teacher in-service programs.
 
MA
P-3
K-6 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
Squeak and Squawk: Barnyard

Talk (K-4)   Grimericks (K-4)
Do Goldfish Pee? And Other Poems About Pets  (P-4)

 Comments
This poet is also an editor and can discuss the writing process from both sides, offering children & adults a unique perspective and a rich variety of programs.
 
NY
K-5
K-5 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
The Creation (P-3)
Quilt Counting (P-3)
Visting Day (P-3)

 Comments
Winner of Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration offers longtime experience in giving excellent presentations. His wife's work offers a rewarding complement.
 
NY
5-8
5-8 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
The Upstairs Room (gr 5-8)
The Journey Back (gr 5-8)

 Comments
Newbery Honor author and Holocaust survivor offers excellent presentations that fit well with history curriculums.
 
PA
4-7
4-7 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

(gr 4-7)
The Best School Year Ever (gr 4-7)
The Best Halloween Ever (gr 4-7)

 Comments
Author of an American classic is an extremely popular speaker.
 
CA
K-7
K-7 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
For Your Eyes Only (gr 4-7)
How Much is that Guinea Pig in the Window? (K-3)
This Book is Haunted (P-3)

 Comments
A spellbinding speaker, her books are educational, easy to read, and economical.
 
NY
P-4
P-4 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
The Book of Hugs (P-K)
The Book of Friends (P-3)
The Book of Kisses (P-K)

More Hugs (P-K), Baby Hugs (P-K)

Comments
 In assembly programs, writing work-shops, teacher workshops, and key-note talks, this highly recommended author/illustrator entertains as well as educates.
 
CA
K-3
K-3 + Adults
 

Sample Titles
Where Butterflies Grow (P-3)
The Snail's Spell (P-3)
Come Along, Kitten (P-3)

 Comments
Popular nature writer, poet and speaker, her books and presentations fit well in a variety of curriculums.