Jana Laiz
South Egremont, MA
www.janalaiz.com
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adults, Conferences
"What a wonderful way to conclude a school day! Having you share your stories was a treat and your comments about the writing process were valuable!"
— D.H. 6th Grade teacher Sheffield, MA
Lorna Landvik
Minneapolis, MN
bookpage.com
Adults, Conferences
"Good gravy, Lorna Landvik is a hoot!"
— First Person, Bookpage
Minneapolis, MN
www.bridgetlevin.com
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adults, Conferences
"You can really connect with students of all ages. Your visit was absolutely wonderful. We loved watching you the students soak up the reading, your life story, ideas about the writing, editing and publishing process, tools and treat - what a fantastic 3 days!" — Lori, Media Specialist
New York, NY
www.kevin-lewis.com
Pre-K, K-5, Conferences
"Lewis gets impressive aural mileage from his simple rhymes" — Publishers Weekly
West Chester, OH
www.lorenlong.com
Pre-K, K-5, Conferences
"The kids, and the teachers, still talk about how much they enjoyed your talk."
— Astrid Overn
Bloomington, IN
www.elsamarston.com
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adults, Conferences
"Elsa Marston incorporates her lifelong interest in Middle-Eastern history and culture into both nonfiction and fiction for younger readers"
Brooklyn, NY
www.yonazeldismcdonough.com
K-5, 6-8, Conferences
"Yona's visit was one of the highlights of the school term, and I strongly recommend her as a school speaker.”
— Penny Brandt, Middle School English Teacher
The Chapin School, New York, NY
Cos Cob, CT
noblemania.blogspot.com
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Conferences
"You are by far the best author that we have had in my classroom. The content and your approach are terrific. You obviously know what children enjoy and you relate to them at their level. My students will never forget you."
— Socorrito Claudio, 5th grade teacher, PS 130, Bronx, NY
New Mexico
garypaulsen.com
Conferences
"We LOVE< LOVE>LOVE Gary. He is the most gracious, easy-going, funny man."
— Deborah Schneider, King County Library System
Pittsburgh, PA
www.wix.com/ConniePorter/Connie-Porter
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adults, Conferences
"I loved having Connie Porter at our Annual Young Author’s Conference. The kids were so excited to meet her; both boys and girls. Addy’s journey to freedom wrapped around their hearts and never left them." — Renee Nicolo
Ames, IA
www.chuckrichardsbooks.com
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adults, Conferences
"Students benefit because they’re taught by a practicing artist who still is exploring and actively engaged in art. Richards also loves the enthusiasm of his students and interacting with them." — Veronica Fowler
