Engaging, fun presentations designed to:
* spark creativity
* encourage innovative thinking
* promote multicultural awareness
* inspire readers and writers of all ages!
School Visits (K - 8)
Julia’s 45-minute presentations are specifically tailored for both the age range and group size of the intended audience. Each presentation is a fast-paced, interactive experience, incorporating a variety of book-based activities to involve the audience, such as choral read-alouds, readers’ theater, “pop quizzes,” and multimedia props. As a former school librarian, Julia draws upon her experience with a variety of literacy strategies and the Common Core Standards to ensure that her presentations inform as well as entertain. She also uses her knowledge of Latin America and Spanish to promote multicultural awareness. (No more than 200 students per presentation, please. The smaller the audience size, the greater the interaction!)
Skype Visits (K - 8)
Julia’s 45-minute Skype visits are an affordable way for students to “meet” an author and have the opportunity to exchange ideas and ask questions. These visits work best if students are already familiar with Julia’s books and have prepared their questions in advance.
* encourage innovative thinking
* promote multicultural awareness
* inspire readers and writers of all ages!
School Visits (K - 8)
Julia’s 45-minute presentations are specifically tailored for both the age range and group size of the intended audience. Each presentation is a fast-paced, interactive experience, incorporating a variety of book-based activities to involve the audience, such as choral read-alouds, readers’ theater, “pop quizzes,” and multimedia props. As a former school librarian, Julia draws upon her experience with a variety of literacy strategies and the Common Core Standards to ensure that her presentations inform as well as entertain. She also uses her knowledge of Latin America and Spanish to promote multicultural awareness. (No more than 200 students per presentation, please. The smaller the audience size, the greater the interaction!)
Skype Visits (K - 8)
Julia’s 45-minute Skype visits are an affordable way for students to “meet” an author and have the opportunity to exchange ideas and ask questions. These visits work best if students are already familiar with Julia’s books and have prepared their questions in advance.
Writing Workshops (K - Adult)
Julia offers a variety of small group writing workshops based on the needs of participants. Workshops for younger students emphasize 6+1 Traits and the Common Core Standards for Writing. Workshop topics for older students and adults are designed to focus on specific elements of craft, such as plot, setting and revision. Julia will work closely with the event coordinator to tailor each workshop to fit specific needs.
Evening Programs (All Ages)
Julia’s interactive 45-minute program will encourage and inspire readers of all ages at your next Family Reading Night or other literacy event.
Julia offers a variety of small group writing workshops based on the needs of participants. Workshops for younger students emphasize 6+1 Traits and the Common Core Standards for Writing. Workshop topics for older students and adults are designed to focus on specific elements of craft, such as plot, setting and revision. Julia will work closely with the event coordinator to tailor each workshop to fit specific needs.
Evening Programs (All Ages)
Julia’s interactive 45-minute program will encourage and inspire readers of all ages at your next Family Reading Night or other literacy event.
Rates (as of 1/2012)
School Visits: $1000/day for up to 4 presentations (45
minutes each)
Skype Visits: $150/session
Writing Workshops: $250/hour
Evening Programs: $500/presentation
* Travel expenses additional for visits
beyond a 100 mile radius of Ottawa, Illinois.
** Discounts available for multiple bookings
on consecutive days.
For more information, please send an email to juliadurango(at)yahoo(dot)com
