Author Visits

Library Media Specialist Liz Delzell surprises us with a huge banner!
photo credit: Tina Stovall

Miriam tailors presentations to each grade, and integrates discussion with the current curriculum. Topics include relating as a reader, reading as a writer, thoughtful word choice, world-building techniques, and revision.

Larry Day often joins Miriam for a visit—and he brings his drawing pens! Contact for details about an author/ illustrator presentation team.

Pre-K–K: 30-45 minutes. How is a book made? How do we tell stories? What does collaboration mean? Miriam invites interpretations of text and illustrations.  As Miriam leads the students on a “reading as writers” adventure, the students practice visual literacy skills.  

Grades K–1, 2–3, 4–5:  45-60 minutes. Where do our ideas come from? Whether you are a writer or an illustrator (or even if you can’t stand to read) everyone is a storyteller in his or her own way.  How do we connect our own lives with our characters’ struggles? How can we think of revision in a new, positive way? Students have a blast with dynamic verbs (whoda thunk?), story structure, and lively collaborative storytelling.  When Larry Day joins Miriam for a visit, Miriam leads the class in creating a group story as Larry illustrates.

Library Story Hour visits: Contact for booking.

Three Billy Goats Gruff (Galdone) cracks up this kindergarten class!
photo credit Sam Goin