Kathi Appelt's Presentation

Author and Illustrator

Current Location: Texas

Honorarium:
The fee listed below is only the honorarium and does not include expenses which the hosting organization must pay for.

$1800 for schools for up to three sessions per day.
$2000 for conferences for up to three sessions per day.
$500 for additional programs.

Program Description:

For Schools

Bats in my Belfry or How a Book Comes to Be - Grades 2-4

The first time the author ever saw a real live bat was at the Thunderbird Drive-In Movie Theater in Pasadena, Texas. Using slides and anecdotes from her own childhood, the author tells the story behind BAT JAMBOREE and in the process talks about what makes a good story from start to finish.

Horses and Librarians--My Life in Books - Grades 5-7

Books and horses were the author's first two true loves. They continue to play a role in her life. Join the author as she takes her audience on a journey from her childhood in Houston, Texas through her recent journey in the Appalachian mountains of eastern Kentucky where she met a most unusual woman who delivered books by horseback during the hardest time in our nation's history, the Great Depression. Using color transparencies, the author shows how the journey began and continues.

Home Room - Characters Along the Way - Grades 8 and up

By basing our characters' motives on their deepest longings, the plot of a short story or a narrative poem can slowly unfold. In this presentation using transparencies, the author describes the yearnings that form our reasons for writing as well as other forms of expression--music, art, dance, architecture.

This presentation can also be designed as a day-long writing workshop for a small group.

For Teachers & Writers

10 Steps to Writing a Children's Book and Getting it Published

A fun and interesting in-service session for teachers, or workshop for writers, many of whom are interested in writing and publishing for children. This fact-filled and inspirational workshop is designed to provide specific information and details on the world of children's publishing and what makes a book successful. Can be designed for one-hour, one day or one week.

For Conferences/Workshops

This author is a highly-sought after speaker for workshops and conferences. She is willing to work closely to design presentations to fit the needs of the attendees and to work within the theme of the conference. She has given lectures and presentations at state and national reading associations, universities, and writers organizations.

Meet the Author Party (In Homes)

Based on the success of in-home product parties such as Tupperware and Mary Kay, the author is happy to attend a home-based party in which she'll give a short presentation about her books and then autograph them. Designed for adults, a perfect way to gather gifts for the special people in your life. Only available if the author is in your area.