Janet Nolan’s engaging and interactive school presentation encourages a love of reading, writing, and storytelling.

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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Janet’s presentation can be adapted for grades 1-6