Contact
INQUIRIES about having a Skype, Zoom, Google Hangout, school, library, or bookstore presentation, email me at adventuresofbg@gmail.com
I live in Atlanta, Ga.
For Kindergartners-Second graders
In a 30-minute presentation, I will read my book and discuss:
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The characters, setting, and major events [Common Core]
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The jobs of the author and illustrator [Common Core]
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The difference between a story and informational text [Common Core]
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The parts of a book
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How stories become published books
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The author’s purpose and word choice
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What makes a good story
Afterwards, I will sign any copies of my book.
For Third-Fifth graders
In a 45-minute presentation, I will read my book and discuss:
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The characters, setting, key details, and major events [Common Core]
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The story’s message or lesson [Common Core]
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The words that show feelings or appeal to the senses [Common Core]
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The characters—how are they alike / how are they different [Common Core]
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The differences between a story and informational text [Common Core]
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The parts of a book
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How stories become published books
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The author’s purpose and word choice
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What makes a good story
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The jobs of the author and illustrator
Afterwards, I will sign any copies of my book.
Truesdale was just like most of the students at Lake Shore Middle. He wanted to be seen and heard by people, especially the ones he liked the most. But unlike most 8th graders he was rarely spoken to. Maybe it was because he wore a set of green cushy headphones every day that never seemed to be connected to anything. Most students figured he wore the head phones daily because he didn’t want to be bothered by anyone. And when he worked up his nerve to speak, students would just pretend not to hear him just like today. So, he did what he always does and just walked off, with his head down.