Programs

PROGRAMS

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

BOOKSTORE PROGRAM

EQUIPMENT, FEES, CONTACT

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READING SUCCESS
Keynote Addresses, School Visits, Family Programs with
Ann Fearrington

"You've turned off the television.
Now, let's turn our children on to
Reading."

Offer students, families, professional organizations
the unique opportunity to discover reading and writing success
strategies and joys with an award-winning
Author, Illustrator, Teacher.

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Who Sees the Lighthouse? Assemblies

Preschool and Kindergarten

(up to 40 students per session - 25 mins.) Author in lighthouse or nautical theme clothes. Short discussion of what lighthouses are and what they do. Author reads text (with laser pointer) from slides. Counting and discussion of illustrations. Students join the reading at refrains - rounds and clapping are all part of the fun.

First and Second Grade
As for "Preschool - Kindergarten" above, but 35 mins. Students come prepared for Question & Answer period at close of assembly.

Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades
(Up to 75 students per session, 45 mins.) Author in lighthouse or nautical theme clothes. Two brief slide shows - 1) Introduction to the different kinds of lighthouses 2) Author reads text (with laser pointer)-students read refrain while clapping and stomping. Question & Answer period at close of assembly.

Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades
(Up to 75 students per session 45 mins.) The multiple ways books are made and illustrated today ( illustrations from Who Sees the Lighthouse?, Christmas Lights, and LITTLE GREEN BOOK as examples) - book examples from hand-crafted, pop-ups to computer, e-books, and many more. Slide show, hand- outs. Questions and Answer period at close of assembly.

Fourth, and Fifth Grades

Gifted and Talented Seminar.
Inspirational/humorous career stories.
Original art displayed. Question/answer
session. Writing and art can be critiqued -
time allotted before/after class.
30-60 min. 20 students max./session.

A Celebration of Books and Holiday Lights Assembly

All Grades
30-45 mins. This multimedia, interactive program includes a slide presentation of the picture book Christmas Lights. The slide discussion features the inside story on how books are illustrated and produced. Students (and their parents) are surprised to discover the multi-cultural history of our holiday lights from medieval plays, Menorahs, first American Christmas light, Kwanzaa Kinara, Mexican luminaries, and into 21st century Fiber Optics. Students are mesmerized with the author/illustrator's lighted vest, festive lights, laser pointer, and colorful light show. Time permitting, a lively Question & Answer session completes the assembly. Autographing session can follow.

Family Evening School Assemblies

A Celebration of Lighthouses with Author Ann Fearrington
(no limit on audience number - 30 mins. - author supplied door prizes) Author in lighthouse or nautical theme clothes. Two brief slide shows - 1) Exploring the different kinds of lighthouses 2) Author reads text (with laser pointer); students read refrain while clapping and stomping. Question & Answer session; door prizes awarded. Autographing session can follow.

A Family Lighthouse Literacy Night
(no limit on audience number - 45 mins. - author supplied door prizes) Author in lighthouse or nautical theme clothes. LITTLE GREEN BOOKS are given to each family. Brief slide talk (with laser pointer) on literacy keys in book; parents asked to post-it note one key they are going to work on this year. Author reads Who Sees the Lighthouse? via slides - audience participation at the refrains. Q&A session, if time. Door prizes awarded. Autographing session can follow.

PTA (PTO) Literacy Night
(no limit on audience number - 35 mins. - this assembly available only with daytime student programs ) LITTLE GREEN BOOKS are given to each family. Brief slide talk (with laser pointer) on literacy keys in book; parents asked to post-it note one key they are going to work on this year. Question and answer session. Author-supplied door prizes awarded. Autographing session can follow.

Note: this program is for parents. A separate student program, held in the media center, includes reading, being read to, checking out books, visiting www.studioann.com, assembling paper- folded bookmarks (star, bunny, lighthouse) - directions found on www.studioann.com.

A Celebration of Books and Holiday Lights
Family Assembly. All ages. - 30- 45 mins. This multimedia, interactive program includes a slide presentation of the picture book Christmas Lights. The slide discussion features the inside story on how books are illustrated and produced. Students (and their parents) are surprised to discover the multi-cultural history of our holiday lights from medieval plays, Menorahs, first American Christmas light, Kwanzaa Kinara, Mexican luminaries, and into 21st century Fiber Optics. Students are mesmerized with the author/illustrator's lighted vest, festive lights, laser pointer, and colorful light show. Time permitting, a lively Question & Answer session completes the assembly. Autographing session can follow.

Book Fair Appearance
Anecdotes and reading. All ages. 15 mins. Autographing session follows.

College Classes
Student seminars and discussion groups. Original art exhibited. Information on becoming a professional writer and/or illustrator. Shared professional experiences.

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PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Keynote Addresses to Professional Organizations

Working Directly with Parents for Their Children's Literacy
30 mins. Astounding national literacy facts combined with practical ways for teachers, librarians, and school administrators to work with parents for change. Slide show, literacy facts handout. (This can also be presented as a workshop - see below). Q&A. Autographing session.

Summers on the NC Outer Banks in the 1950's - Inspiration for Who Sees the Lighthouse?

30 mins. A light-hearted look at the author's childhood beach adventures. Q&A. Autographing session.

Getting and Keeping School/Library Volunteers
20 mins. Art handout. Humorous stories from my time as a library volunteer in my sons' schools. Practical information on how schools in general and library media centers can augment staff with volunteers. Closes with lively Q&A session. Autographing session.

A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to Volunteering in My Children's School Library

25 mins. How volunteering in my children's school libraries turned me into a children's book author and illustrator. Q&A. Autographing session.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Becoming a Children's Book Author and Illustrator

30 mins. Many teachers and librarians dream of writing their own children's books - here's how it's done. Q&A. Autographing session.

Discovering and Nurturing Our Children's Talents

25 mins. An address for teachers, librarians, parents, and school administrators. Q&A. Autographing session.

Professional Workshops

Working Directly With Parents for Their Children's Literacy

90-120 mins. Multiple techniques and materials are introduced to involve the entire school staff in literacy promotion with parents. Slide show, role-playing, handouts. Q&A. Autographing session.

Bringing a Picture Book To Life

90-120 mins. A hands-on workshop for teachers and librarians - from book selection and special voices to costumes, props, writing projects, drama and art & crafts. Multiple techniques and ideas are introduced by author and demonstrated by attendees and author. Q&A. Autographing session.

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BOOKSTORE PROGRAM

All Ages - 25 mins.

Author(dressed in lighthouse or nautical theme) reads Who Sees the Lighthouse? complete with audience participation (reading, clapping, and foot stomping) at the refrains.

Child-parent creation of lighthouse bookmark. No scissors, tape, or coloring necessary for this project. Bookstore supplies sheets of white copier paper. The bookmark is in the spirit of the book's paper-cut illustrations.

Question & Answer Session - 5 mins.

Book sales and autographing.

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EQUIPMENT, FEES, CONTACT

Special Equipment Needed
Slide projector provided, but will need a screen, library media cart, and extension cord. In schools, a blackboard.

Preferred Audience Size
Large( hundreds) or small adult audience. Large and medium-sized professional workshops. Very young children(ages 3-7) respond best in smaller groups (under 40). Older children are fine in groups up to 75.

Fees
School Visits - spend the day and present program to three assemblies - $1,000. plus travel and lodging. An additional class is $250. To include a PTA (PTO) Literacy Night (brief talk, slide show, Q&A) for that same evening, add $250 (if LITTLE GREEN BOOKS are presented to parents).
Family Evening Who Sees the Lighthouse? and Holiday Lights presentations - $700.@ (when presented as a single appearance - without day-school visit) plus travel and lodging.

Book Fair Appearance - travel and lodging.

Professionals' Keynote Address - $2,500. plus travel and lodging.

Librarian/Teacher Workshop - One day - 2 hour program - $450. plus travel and lodging.

Bookstore Program and Autograph Session - travel and lodging.

College Classes - One day - 2 hour program - $450. plus travel and lodging.

Contact
Ann Fearrington
E-mail: annf@studioann.com

Preschool and Kindergarten	(up to 40 students per session - 25 mins.) Author in lighthouse or nautical theme clothes. Short discussion of what lighthouses are and what they do. Author reads text (with laser pointer) from slides. Counting and discussion of illustrations. Students join the reading at refrains - rounds and clapping are all part of the fun.
First and Second Grade	As for "Preschool - Kindergarten" above, but 35 mins. Students come prepared for Question & Answer period at close of assembly.
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades	(Up to 75 students per session, 45 mins.) Author in lighthouse or nautical theme clothes. Two brief slide shows - 1) Introduction to the different kinds of lighthouses 2) Author reads text (with laser pointer)-students read refrain while clapping and stomping. Question & Answer period at close of assembly.
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades	(Up to 75 students per session 45 mins.) The multiple ways books are made and illustrated today ( illustrations from Who Sees the Lighthouse?, Christmas Lights, and LITTLE GREEN BOOK as examples) - book examples from hand-crafted, pop-ups to computer, e-books, and many more. Slide show, hand- outs. Questions and Answer period at close of assembly.
Fourth, and Fifth Grades	Gifted and Talented Seminar. Inspirational/humorous career stories. Original art displayed. Question/answer session. Writing and art can be critiqued - time allotted before/after class. 30-60 min. 20 students max./session.

A Celebration of Lighthouses with Author Ann Fearrington	(no limit on audience number - 30 mins. - author supplied door prizes) Author in lighthouse or nautical theme clothes. Two brief slide shows - 1) Exploring the different kinds of lighthouses 2) Author reads text (with laser pointer); students read refrain while clapping and stomping. Question & Answer session; door prizes awarded. Autographing session can follow.
A Family Lighthouse Literacy Night	(no limit on audience number - 45 mins. - author supplied door prizes) Author in lighthouse or nautical theme clothes. LITTLE GREEN BOOKS are given to each family. Brief slide talk (with laser pointer) on literacy keys in book; parents asked to post-it note one key they are going to work on this year. Author reads Who Sees the Lighthouse? via slides - audience participation at the refrains. Q&A session, if time. Door prizes awarded. Autographing session can follow.
PTA (PTO) Literacy Night	(no limit on audience number - 35 mins. - this assembly available only with daytime student programs ) LITTLE GREEN BOOKS are given to each family. Brief slide talk (with laser pointer) on literacy keys in book; parents asked to post-it note one key they are going to work on this year. Question and answer session. Author-supplied door prizes awarded. Autographing session can follow. Note: this program is for parents. A separate student program, held in the media center, includes reading, being read to, checking out books, visiting www.studioann.com, assembling paper- folded bookmarks (star, bunny, lighthouse) - directions found on www.studioann.com.
A Celebration of Books and Holiday Lights	Family Assembly. All ages. - 30- 45 mins. This multimedia, interactive program includes a slide presentation of the picture book Christmas Lights. The slide discussion features the inside story on how books are illustrated and produced. Students (and their parents) are surprised to discover the multi-cultural history of our holiday lights from medieval plays, Menorahs, first American Christmas light, Kwanzaa Kinara, Mexican luminaries, and into 21st century Fiber Optics. Students are mesmerized with the author/illustrator's lighted vest, festive lights, laser pointer, and colorful light show. Time permitting, a lively Question & Answer session completes the assembly. Autographing session can follow.
Book Fair Appearance	Anecdotes and reading. All ages. 15 mins. Autographing session follows.
College Classes	Student seminars and discussion groups. Original art exhibited. Information on becoming a professional writer and/or illustrator. Shared professional experiences.

Working Directly with Parents for Their Children's Literacy	30 mins. Astounding national literacy facts combined with practical ways for teachers, librarians, and school administrators to work with parents for change. Slide show, literacy facts handout. (This can also be presented as a workshop - see below). Q&A. Autographing session.
Summers on the NC Outer Banks in the 1950's - Inspiration for Who Sees the Lighthouse?	30 mins. A light-hearted look at the author's childhood beach adventures. Q&A. Autographing session.
Getting and Keeping School/Library Volunteers	20 mins. Art handout. Humorous stories from my time as a library volunteer in my sons' schools. Practical information on how schools in general and library media centers can augment staff with volunteers. Closes with lively Q&A session. Autographing session.
A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to Volunteering in My Children's School Library	25 mins. How volunteering in my children's school libraries turned me into a children's book author and illustrator. Q&A. Autographing session.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Becoming a Children's Book Author and Illustrator	30 mins. Many teachers and librarians dream of writing their own children's books - here's how it's done. Q&A. Autographing session.
Discovering and Nurturing Our Children's Talents	25 mins. An address for teachers, librarians, parents, and school administrators. Q&A. Autographing session.

Working Directly With Parents for Their Children's Literacy	90-120 mins. Multiple techniques and materials are introduced to involve the entire school staff in literacy promotion with parents. Slide show, role-playing, handouts. Q&A. Autographing session.
Bringing a Picture Book To Life	90-120 mins. A hands-on workshop for teachers and librarians - from book selection and special voices to costumes, props, writing projects, drama and art & crafts. Multiple techniques and ideas are introduced by author and demonstrated by attendees and author. Q&A. Autographing session.

Special Equipment Needed	Slide projector provided, but will need a screen, library media cart, and extension cord. In schools, a blackboard.
Preferred Audience Size	Large( hundreds) or small adult audience. Large and medium-sized professional workshops. Very young children(ages 3-7) respond best in smaller groups (under 40). Older children are fine in groups up to 75.
Fees	School Visits - spend the day and present program to three assemblies - $1,000. plus travel and lodging. An additional class is $250. To include a PTA (PTO) Literacy Night (brief talk, slide show, Q&A) for that same evening, add $250 (if LITTLE GREEN BOOKS are presented to parents). Family Evening Who Sees the Lighthouse? and Holiday Lights presentations - $700.@ (when presented as a single appearance - without day-school visit) plus travel and lodging. Book Fair Appearance - travel and lodging. Professionals' Keynote Address - $2,500. plus travel and lodging. Librarian/Teacher Workshop - One day - 2 hour program - $450. plus travel and lodging. Bookstore Program and Autograph Session - travel and lodging. College Classes - One day - 2 hour program - $450. plus travel and lodging.
Contact	Ann Fearrington E-mail: annf@studioann.com