I can come into your school, library, or writing group to give an age-appropriate presentation, with a reading and Q&A, or workshop on any of the following topics:
(a) My 10 year Experience in Writing A Fantasy Series Along with Some Publishing Tips
(b) Praise, Celebration Gratitude and Truth: how to make history come alive in poetry.
(c) Courage, Nonviolence And Bullying (Ways to think about Bullying)
(d) Writing Song Lyrics: Exercises in writing words to a melody. With tales of co-writing with Alanis Morrisette, Tom Cochran, Alannah Myles and others.
(e) Celebrating Nature In Songs Poems and Stories
(f) Tall tales, Satire and Humour. how to strengthen the funny bone and bring new writing tools to a social conscience.
(g) Micro-poems: How to generate mini-verses, slogans, aphorisms, new sayings and one-liners
(h) I am also happy to host your school slam.
Maximum number of students per session: 40 is nice, but I will do presentations/readings for up to 100 children. Writing workshops require small groups like single classes (20 students).
I am comfortable presenting in: classroom, library, theatre and if absolutely necessary an auditorium or gymnasium.
Special Occasions Capabilities
Historic Events & Social Issues: the struggle and attainment of civil rights and social justice around the world (Poems about Rosa Parks, the children’s march in Montgomery Alabama, Martin Luther King, Muhammed Ali the boxer, Cesar Chavez and Delores Puerta, The Man Who Stopped Tanks In Tiananmen Sq., Mahatma Gandhi, Elijah Harper) book: Rosa Rose
Bullying: I have 2 poems and a song that directly address issues of bullying plus numerous other poems and songs about violence and nonviolence—both satirical, humorous and very serious. books: Rosa Rose and The Secret Invasion of Bananas
Poetry month: I am well-equipped to give enlivened and inspiring poetry recitals for any age group. I am also happy to host your school slam.
Books: Rosa Rose, The Secret Invasion Of Bananas, Day Songs Night Songs
Environment: I have a full selection of poems celebrating nature. And other poems about environmental issues and some of the people who have led: Wangari Maathai, Julia Butterfly Hill books: Rosa Rose and The Secret Invasion of Bananas andDay Songs Night Songs
People In History: Shakespeare, Sappho, Louis Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Terry Fox, Gandhi, Albert Einstein, Mohammed Ali, Elijah Harper, John Lennon, Kennedy. Book: Rosa Rose
Equipment and other requirements
A board to write on. An armless chair. If necessary a microphone (gymnasiums) a music stand or podium. I request that a librarian, teacher or other school representative be present throughout the presentation.