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Janet loves talking to students about her favorite subject: writing!
Janet Nolan’s engaging and interactive school presentation is designed to encourage a love of reading, writing, and storytelling.
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Janet’s presentation can be adapted for grades 1-6
Janet is currently using the following books when presenting:
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Get Ready for School, Albert Whitman & Company
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PB&J Hooray! Your Sandwiches Amazing Journey from Farm to Table, Albert Whitman & Company
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Seven and a Half Tons of Steel: A post-9/11 Story of Hope and Transformation, Peachtree Publishers
Upcoming titles:
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Get Ready for Halloween, Albert Whitman & Company
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Bats Beneath the Bridge, Albert Whitman & Company
This 45-minute presentation includes:
What is the lifecycle of a book?
From the first spark of an idea to a published book, students will learn about the writing, revising, and publication process.
Why is word choice important?
So many nouns, verbs, and adjectives to choose from! Students will discover how writers select words to build sentences, paragraphs, and stories.
How do authors and illustrators work together?
Students will learn how an author’s words and an illustrator’s images come together to create something magical…a picture book!
Why do facts matter?
Nonfiction fun! Students will learn how to research historical events, verify facts, and write about them in a personal and meaningful way.
Time for Q &A
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