Sylv Chiang is a middle grade teacher by day and a writer of middle grade fiction by night.
The Author's Journey
Sylv Chiang will share her path to becoming a children’s author. Despite knowing she wanted to be an author since the age of 6, she took a long way there. She will talk about her journey to become a writer, her writing process, and the three Ps she sees as keys to success for reaching any goal: passion, planning, and perseverance. The presentation will end with a Q and A session.
What's Your Superpower
Focus on Character and Growth Mindset
Sylv will read and discuss some scenes in her novels where the characters surprised her. That’s when writing is the most fun! Then she will remind students that people can surprise us in real life too. People change.
Students think about their talents and the skills they would like to develop. Who do they want to become? Having a clear goal and visualizing success is important. Sylv will talk about what a Growth Mindset is and how it is possible to improve over time with passion, planning, and perseverance.
Sylv will introduce the video game characters from the Cross Ups series. Each one has the ability to turn into a mythical creature and perform super moves. Students will create their own Cross Ups character, based on their talents and goals.
1. The Author's Journey
Sylv Chiang will share her path to becoming a children’s author. Despite knowing she wanted to be an author since the age of 6, she took a long way there. She will talk about her journey to become a writer, her writing process, and the three Ps she sees as keys to success for reaching any goal: passion, planning, and perseverance. The presentation will end with a Q and A session.
2. What's Your Superpower?
Focus on Character and Growth Mindset
Sylv will read and discuss some scenes in her novels where the characters surprised her. That’s when writing is the most fun! Then she will remind students that people can surprise us in real life too. People change.
Students think about their talents and the skills they would like to develop. Who do they want to become? Having a clear goal and visualizing success is important. Sylv will talk about what a Growth Mindset is and how it is possible to improve over time with passion, planning, and perseverance.
Sylv will introduce the video game characters from the Cross Ups series. Each one has the ability to turn into a mythical creature and perform super moves. Students will create their own Cross Ups character, based on their talents and goals.
