Hands-On Poetry (45-60 minutes)

Get students engaged in hands-on poetry activities for young writers that pull them away from a blank page and into creating poetry. We’ll explore found poetry, hands-on haiku, photo-inspired poetry, and much more.

Group size: 30 maximum

Grade Levels: 3+

 

One Writer’s Journey from Idea to Publication (45 min.)

A behind-the-scenes look at the writing process in all its messy, non-linear glory. This presentation walks young writers through the writing process of Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature (Millbrook Press, 2019)–including revision. Q&A to follow the presentation.

Group size: Up to 150

Grade Levels: 2+

 

What are You Curious About? Inquiry as a Springboard for Writing (45 min.)

Curiosity can pique interest in writing. This presentation walks writers through the nonfiction writing process and encourages them to start their own inquiring. Q&A to follow the presentation. 

Group size: Up to 150

Grade levels: 1+

 

Skype Visit (20 min)

Includes a read aloud of Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature and a brief Q&A session.

 

Literacy Night 

Includes an interactive presentation for parents and children, a reading of Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature, and a signing. 

 

** Need a different school visit presentation that’s not listed above? Contact Marcie (marcie [at] marcieatkins [dot] com) for a customized presentation.**