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*Facts Are Fun: Nonfiction and Informational Writing for Children
*Successful School and Library Visits
The Working Writer
Revisions in KidLit
Beyond Book Signings
Writing Science and Nature in Ways Kids Love
Getting Started in Children's Writing
Consider inviting nonfiction children's author Annette Whipple for an author visit and professional development.
Celebrate Curiosity with Nonfiction Books
Nonfiction books spark curiosity, celebrate diversity, inspire creativity and encourage enthusiasm. Children's author Annette Whipple shares strategies and activities to effectively use nonfiction in K-12 classrooms with ELA and beyond. Take advantage of today's nonfiction to explore topics through many recommended books.
Educators' Facts Are Fun: A Nonfiction Writing Workshop
Annette shares strategies and hands-on activities to effectively teach the nonfiction writing process to students with an emphasis on student research. Participants will use mind mapping, learn tools to evaluate sources, explore revisions, and more. Depending on the time allowed, Annette can focus on the full writing process or just one aspect such as research or revisions. She's happy to work with your ideas.
Other Adult Programs
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Beyond the Prairie Girl
Annette engages the audience in the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder as she discusses how the pioneer girl we read about in the Little House books became an author and about the adult life of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Journey of Patience
Patience often looks like waiting, but it's more than that. Annette shares how her impatience gets in the way of relationships and faith. Though changing behavior and attitude are a start, it is the fruit of the Spirit which enables her to sincerely love others.
Learn to Read, Love to Read
(For parents of mixed ages, preschool, or school-age)
We want our children to read for fun and not just for school. Learn how to choose books to interest your child, as well as practical and creative ideas to foster the fun of reading with your children. Help your child read for the joy of reading.
Cut the Clutter
What is clutter? When is it a problem? How can I overcome it? Cut the Clutter discusses these questions and more while motivating you to take action. Faith-based groups can request Clutter Crowds Out Jesus as the faith-based presentation.