Talks for Lower Elementary Students:
Playing with Words: Fun with writing
Through an inter-active presentation, Ms. Gary uses Margaret Wise Brown's techniques of word play with children to get them to think like a writer. Sights, sounds and the world around the children are explored as writing tools. She also talks briefly about the life of the author of Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.
Pre-presentation and follow-up materials are provided for enhanced classroom learning.
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Treasures in a Trunk: My work with Margaret Wise Brown's unpublished manuscripts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 Gary shows examples of the unpublished work of Margaret Wise Brown and the detective work involved in getting these work into publication.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.
