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Roxanne enjoys visiting schools to promote literacy and teach kids about writing. Her interactive programs correlate with academic state standards and address Common Core Standards in reading, writing, and communicating for grades K-8. She also offers professional development for teachers and presentations for adult writers.
Feel free to contact her with questions or to discuss fees. Check out what others have said about her presentations. And download a printable brochure to share with your school decision makers. 
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Pre-K Visitsdesigned for toddlers and preschool children in small group settings
Story TimeInspire literacy with picture book readings, movement, book crafts, and hands-on STEAM activities designed by a former early education teacher. These 20-minute presentations are perfect for library, MOPs, and preschool settings.
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Writing with the Senses*Engage student senses in this hands-on, 30-minute workshop building vocabulary and learning about the music of words. A great introduction to adjectives. Addresses Common Core Speaking/Listening and Writing Standards.
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Searching for Story
Story lives all around us, not just in fiction. It's the backbone of history, the catalyst for inventions, and even hidden within the slices of your peanut butter sandwich. Rediscover nonfiction in this engaging 50-minute workshop designed to help kids find the "story" in informational texts. We'll cover the five types of modern nonfiction, learn to research and evaluate source-material, and enjoy excerpt readings and behind-the-scenes stories from social studies and science texts by Roxanne. Addresses Common Core Standards for Research/Inquiry and Informational Texts.
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Planting Ideas
Learn how a story grows from the seed of an idea to book harvest (sitting on library shelves) in this engaging 45-minute presentation covering the publishing process from idea generation to printed book. Includes a full picture book reading and behind-the-scenes stories from one of Roxanne's recent picture books.
Blast-off to Writing
Suit up and strap-in for adventure! Mission: the author's mind. Discover how authors make big writing decisions in this engaging 45-minute presentation covering the writing process: from brainstorming to drafting, revision, and feedback. Includes a full picture book reading and behind-the-scenes stories from one of Roxanne's recent picture books.
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Writing Workshopsdesigned for students in grades 8-12 in small group settings
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Becoming a Writer
Anyone can be a writer! Learn what makes a writer and how to give/receive constructive feedback to improve the revision process through real-life examples, story prompts, and whole-group writing activities in this 75-minute workshop. Workshop includes tips and essential tools of the trade, and teaches participants to uncover potential markets for their work. Addresses Common Core Writing Standards.
Searching for Story
Story lives all around us, not just in fiction. It's the backbone of history, the catalyst for inventions, and even hidden within the slices of your peanut butter sandwich. Rediscover nonfiction in this engaging 60 to 70-minute workshop designed to help you find the "story" in nonfiction. We'll cover the five types of modern nonfiction and learn to research and evaluate source-material. Addresses Common Core Standards for Research/Inquiry and Informational Texts.
Author Roundtable
This Q&A session provides information about becoming a working writer, the publishing process, and the importance of finding your writing tribe. Roxanne will address additional audience questions as time permits.