Susan Lubner
School Visits
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Woodward School, Southborough, MA

I am happy to visit your school!

half day visit / two sessions: $300.00
half day visit / three sessions: $450.00
full day visit / four sessions: $600.00
young writers workshops: email for info

Travel fees may apply to out of state visits and instate visits beyond a 40 mile radius.

All my presentations include a grade appropriate explanation of how a picture book is made. I explain what everyone’s job is from writer to illustrator to publisher. I show examples of the process of the making of the picture book including a manuscript, the illustrator’s initial sketches, and the colored proofs. For the older grades, revision is discussed. All visits include the opportunity to purchase signed copies of my books. Order forms will be provided prior to a visit. In addition here are just some of the programs I offer:

Presumpscott School
Portland Maine
Preschool - Kindergarten
Includes an interactive reading of Noises at Night and a craft that ties in with the storyline as well as a very simple rhyming exercise.
- 30 minutes -

1-2 grade
Includes an interactive reading of Noises at Night. We discuss revision and do a writing exercise in rhyme and discuss how some words may sound alike even though they are spelled differently.
- 40 minutes -

3-5 grade
Includes a reading of Ruthie Bon Bair: Do not go To Bed with Wringing Wet Hair. and one of the following:

“Build a story” focuses on where ideas come from and how to create exciting characters. Students will use visuals to pull together an opening paragraph of a story.
- 50 minutes -

“Show don’t tell” teaches students to use writing tools like
Presumpscott students present...
Ruthie Bon Bair portraits! Great job kids!
dialogue, action verbs and their five senses. Instead of telling their reader (BORING!!!) they will learn how to effectively use these tools and add punch and excitement to their writing. I bring my “think outside the box” box where the students participate in a fun and interactive “show don’t tell” writing exercise.
- 50 minutes -

6-8 Grade:
Young writers workshop. Please email me for details
- 60-90 minutes -

For more information about school visits and for school order forms to purchase books please email me at slubner@charter.net