I give workshops and presentations at schools, libraries and conferences both nationwide and internationally. I’ve been a workshop leader and guest lecturer at numerous venues including Case Western Reserve University, University of California, University of San Francisco, San Francisco Writing Conference Mendocino Coast Writing Conference, San Francisco Writer’s Salon, American Library of Paris, and Shakespeare & Co., Paris.
I’m able to connect with and inspire a variety of audiences, besides sharing wit and wisdom about my books and award-winning travel writing. As a former professional actress, I’m a dynamic, riveting presenter. I create fun presentations about my children’s books for kids from kindergarten through high school.
Sample Programs For Children
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Brave With Beauty
Telling the story of a little-known queen in 14th-century Afghanistan whom many historians now think was the most powerful woman in history, Brave with Beauty provides a window into the history of a country most people know nothing about. This advanced picture book lends itself perfectly to a program for 6-10 year children. Together, we explore the life of Queen Gohar Shad and touch on topics of art, beauty, poetry, courage, history and geography—all in a way that children can understand and enjoy.
There’s a Babirusa in my Bathtub!
Have your kids ever bathed with a babirusa, tangled with a tanglung or met a matamata? No? Then they’re going to love this program! Every year, scientists discover new animals and, together, we’ll discover them too. We’ll learn about animals that most people have never ever heard of – animals that not only look really strange, but have really strange habits. This is an interactive, high-energy program, designed to ignite the curiosity of children (and parents!) about the extraordinary diversity of life on earth. Through funny poems, song, incredible facts, and visual aids, we’ll look at some unsung, unusual animals that are nothing short of amazing.
The program’s activities include elements of language arts, vocabulary development and natural history. Oh we’re going to have fun!
Gullible Gus
Poor Gus! He’s a cowboy that believes everything. Here are three rollicking tall tales telling how Gus was cured of gullibility forever. In this lively program we’ll have fun reading one of the stories and exploring its language arts elements such as synonyms, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, idioms and the very sound of words. Kids will have a ball making up their own words and their own creative idioms.
Also, we’ll learn about the tall tale genre, its history and characteristics and we’ll touch on some other famous American tall tale heroes such as Paul Bunyan, John Henry and Steamboat Annie.
The Marvelous Maze
A romantic fairy tale set in a beautiful garden that tell how a clever princess outwits a spoiled, lonely prince and helps him find love. The Marvelous Maze becomes a springboard for exploring a wealth of topics including the Renaissance, the history of mazes, the definitions of strength, riddles, vocabulary and similes.
This program could also include interactive activities such as maze-making and riddle making!
Marielle In Paris
Marielle in Paris is a comic adventure story of a brave mouse heroine and it’s also a loving homage to the beautiful city of Paris. In my interactive, program, I enhance storytelling with activities that spark artistic creativity and imagination including a fun guessing game. We’ll also talk about how everyone has fears, how shy doesn’t mean timid and how being afraid of something doesn’t mean you’re not brave.
This program’s activities touch on psychology, geography, vocabulary development and encourage a child’s imagination, artistic creativity and observation.
Pigs Dancing Jigs
Storytelling and game time for the little ones. Pigs Dancing Jigs is a rhyming alphabet book showing animals around the world doing busy, zany things.
My program is geared to children from pre-school through 1st grade and encompasses storytelling, rhyme games, animal knowledge, and song. With high-energy and engagement, we have more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
Let’s Dive into Jewish History!
As the author of eight books, both fiction and non-fiction, that tell Jewish-themed stories, I offer programs that are both fascinating and fun on a great variety of topics for children from seven years through high school.
Please check out these books to see if any one of them might be right for exploration by your students: The Peddler’s Gift, Day of Delight, When I Left my Village, The Circlemaker, Sacred Shadows, Hannah Szenes: A Song of Light, The Story of Ruth, When Zissel Got Rich.
And There’s More…
Contact me to learn about programs for Child of the Sea, Finley Finds his Fortune, and other children’s books.
Programs For Young Adults
Want to Know More About Writing and Publishing?
An Author TELLS ALL.
This program is for high school students who not only want a glimpse into the life of a published author, but want to learn the nuts and bolts of the writing life. This interactive and engaging presentation covers topics such as finding inspiration, brainstorming, understanding the key elements of a story, finding your voice, the secret power of outlining, and an overview of the publishing business from submitting your manuscript to promoting your writing. This proves both a motivational and educational experience for adolescents
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