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Author visits are a great way to teach children about the writing process and the pleasures of literacy. However, the planning and coordinating necessary for a successful author visit can often seem overwhelming.

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James explains everything you need to know to have successful programs. * American Libraries *

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Let's Start with "Why?" Chapter 4 Chapter 2 What Does an Author Visit Look Like? Chapter 5 Chapter 3 Finding and Inviting Your Author Chapter 6 Chapter 4 The Nitty-Gritty Details Chapter 7 Chapter 5 Preparing the Staff Chapter 8 Chapter 6 Book Sales and Autographing Chapter 9 Chapter 7 Checklists Chapter 10 Chapter 8 Preparing Students for the Author's Visit Chapter 11 Chapter 9 After the Visit: Thank-Yous, Follow-Up, and Evaluation Chapter 12 Author Resources Chapter 13 Website Resources Chapter 14 Index Chapter 15 About the Author

Author Day Adventures Bringing Literacy to Life

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      Publisher: Scarecrow Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 19/01/2003
      ISBN13: 9780810843707, 978-0810843707
      ISBN10: 0810843706

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Author visits are a great way to teach children about the writing process and the pleasures of literacy. However, the planning and coordinating necessary for a successful author visit can often seem overwhelming.

      Trade Review
      James explains everything you need to know to have successful programs. * American Libraries *

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Let's Start with "Why?" Chapter 4 Chapter 2 What Does an Author Visit Look Like? Chapter 5 Chapter 3 Finding and Inviting Your Author Chapter 6 Chapter 4 The Nitty-Gritty Details Chapter 7 Chapter 5 Preparing the Staff Chapter 8 Chapter 6 Book Sales and Autographing Chapter 9 Chapter 7 Checklists Chapter 10 Chapter 8 Preparing Students for the Author's Visit Chapter 11 Chapter 9 After the Visit: Thank-Yous, Follow-Up, and Evaluation Chapter 12 Author Resources Chapter 13 Website Resources Chapter 14 Index Chapter 15 About the Author

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