Patricia Newman's Author Visits -- in-person visits or virtual sessions

What are my author visits all about?

Educators tell me my author visits delight, entertain, and educate their K-8 students. My developmentally appropriate programs weave elements of the writing process together with my passion for STEM, the environment, and global citizenship. All of my programs cover my initial idea, my process, revision, organizing research, withstanding rejection, and working with an illustrator or photographer. My visits empower children to believe in themselves, because after all, that’s what writing is all about — having the courage to express yourself for an audience.

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In-person Author Visits

Assemblies — My interactive question/answer style incorporates readings, skits and demonstrations to talk about the writing process, research, revision, publication and various curriculum concepts that mesh with my books. All ages :: 45 minutes

Small Group Read Aloud Fun — Lively interactive readings from my books include skits and demonstrations to get children involved. Throughout the reading, I share fun production and illustration secrets. All ages :: 40 minutes

Ask a Pro — The writing process comes alive during this question and answer session wh. Students ask their FAQs about writing. In my responses, I touch on life as a writer, research and revision practices, and the editorial process. Better than Google! Grades 2 and up :: 35 minutes

Writers’ Workshops — Small groups of students join me for an in-depth look at character, dialogue, setting or voice in this session that gives students a sneak peek into how writer’s work. Grades 4 & up :: 45 minutes

Additional In-Person Programs — Lunch with the author :: Book signings :: Evening programs with parents and students :: Teacher in-service programs linking STEM with language arts

Virtual Author Visits

Customizable Private Classroom Session — This session is geared specifically to what’s happening in your classroom. You choose which of my titles I present to your students that will have the most impact on them with respect to your STEM studies and writing program. All ages :: 45 minutes

Writing Workshop — Similar to my in-person workshop, I will work with your private classroom on some aspect of writing. Whether we take an in-depth look at plot, learn how to write nonfiction that sings, or hone in on the importance of setting or voice, this session gives students a sneak peek into how writer’s work. Grades 4 & up :: 50-60 minutes

Ask a Pro — The writing process comes alive during this question and answer session. Students ask me questions about writing. In my responses, I touch on life as a writer, research and revision practices, and the editorial process. Better than Google! Grades 3 and up :: 30 minutes