Talks for Junior High and High School Students:
So You Want to be a Writer? How to put your ideas into words
Ms. Gary shows students how to think like a writer. Through an inter-active presentation she gets students to break into their own creative genius. She talks about what it takes to make writing a career and gives students an insider's view of how publishing "really" works. Amy also talks about her work with Margaret Wise Brown's manuscripts and gives these former children's book readers a quick history of how Ms. Brown changed the world of children's publishing.
What Does a Car Sound Like? Margaret Wise Brown's approach to writing for children
Using speeches and writings by the "guru" of children's book writing, Amy Gary shows writers how Margaret Wise Brown created hundreds of works for children. Directed at all levels of writers, beginner or long-time professional, this presentation relies heavily on the way Ms. Brown approached writing, and explains why the techniques she created over 50 years ago are still applicable today and why her books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny are perennial best selling books. Ms. Gary also talks about the recently published works and unpublished manuscripts by Ms. Brown.
In addition, Ms. Gary will do a Parents and Teachers talk about her work with Ms. Brown's manuscripts:
Treasures in a Trunk: My work with Margaret Wise Brown's unpublished manuscripts
An indepth look at the manuscripts left behind by the prolific author. Ms. Gary shows examples of the unpublished work of Margaret Wise Brown and the detective work involved in getting these work into publication. Through this analysis of the works, a picture of the genius behind the writing emerges. The timeless nature of her writing is proven through the ability of her work to reach children 50 years after these manuscripts were locked away in a trunk in her sister's barn attic in Vermont.
Any length or audience size can be accommodated. Presentations can be made on a screen through Powerpoint or slides, depending on your preference. A wireless lavaliere microphone is preferred.
To find out if Amy is available, please provide a details of the conference you are having. Please include the date and information on the length and format of the presentation or presentations you would like. Also include the estimated audience size. Ms. Gary is happy to tailor her talks specifically to your needs.
