Chris silas neal biography definition
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Author Visits
are one of the most rewarding aspects of being an author/illustrator. I love watching young readers connect with books and express themselves through art. Through speaking I always learn something about myself and my books. I have a few ways in which I present my work depending on the size and age of the audience.
Elementary and Pre-K
For Elementary (pre-Knd grade) I present a reading of two books, discuss what an author / illustrator is, and do a drawing demonstration. This is a 30 minute presentation and I can do 1 to 4 presentations with a 10 minute break in between. Audience size can range from 10 to 50 (or so) per presentation.
For a large assembly including upper elementary grades, I present a slide show, book reading and longer Q+A. I'll discuss topics such as research, sketches, writing drafts and image making technique, in addition to talking about the stories.
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
For Middle Sc
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There&#;s a Book for That
Making a picture book list to give is becoming one of my favourite holiday traditions. I started with 12 in and moved to 20 in This year 25 made the list. Why not? There are a lot of books to love!
Of course, I have not read every book out there. But I believe in picture books for every reason and so, I have read a lot! A lot, a lot. Some have stood out. Some I must insist upon. Going picture book shopping? Here is my list of 25 titles that I think are absolutely worth owning and therefore, worth gifting. Fantastic titles in both fiction and nonfiction. My criteria? Is it a book that can be shared multiple times? Does it inspire creativity, thinking, inspiration? Does it make its readers think differently? Does it celebrate something important? Does it freeze time? Is it a book that brings joy? Or does it simply make you laugh? Laughing, I always think, is very underrated.
With those questions in mind, here is my list:
Listed alphabetically by aut
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