Caroline Starr Rose is an award-winning author whose titles include verse novels May B. and Blue Birds, picture books Over in the Wetlands: A Hurricane-on-the-Bayou Story and Ride On, Will Cody!, and the historical adventure, Jasper and the Riddle of Riley’s Mine.

Her books have been ALA Notable, Junior Library Guild, ABA New Voices, Kids’ Indie Next, Amazon’s Best Books of the Month for Kids, and Bank Street College of Education Best Books selections and have been nominated for almost two dozen state awards lists.

In 2012, Caroline was named a Publisher’s Weekly Flying Start Author for her debut novel, May B.

She spent her childhood in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and New Mexico and taught social studies and English in four different states, where she worked to instill in her students a passion for books, the freedom to experiment with words, and a curiosity about the past. Caroline now lives with her husband and two sons in New Mexico.

PRESENTATIONS FOR STUDENTS K-12

The Poet’s Toolbox: Rhythm, Rhyme and Repetition
(Ideal for grades K-2nd)
Learn about these three poetry tools by clapping, jumping, and chanting poetry!

Over in the Wetlands—The Plants, Animals, and Storms of Coastal Louisiana
(Ideal for grades K-3rd)
A hands-on presentation about the flora and fauna of our Gulf Coast that includes information on the life cycle of a hurricane.

A Race Around the World: The True Story of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland
(Ideal for grades 2nd-4th)
Journey with two very different journalists, Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland, as they race each other around the world! Suitable for any group size.

Will Cody and the Pony Express
(Ideal for grades 2nd-4th)
Learn about this short-lived, uniquely American mail service and the boy who claimed to be a rider and later grew up to become America’s greatest showman, Buffalo Bill.

Take This Wonderful Medicine Before it’s Too Late!
(Ideal for grades 4-8)
A hands-on presentation about the era of the traveling medicine show. Pairs well with students who have read or plan to read Miraculous.

Buckboards, Buffalo Chips, and Bloomers
(Ideal for grades 3rd-8th)
A hands-on presentation about life on the 1870s frontier. Pairs well with students who have read or plan to read MAY B. Suitable for small and large-group settings.

Character is the Heart of Story
(Suitable for small groups, grades 3rd-8th)
Using a simple graphic organizer, students will learn to create well-rounded characters with specific traits represented by various parts of the body.

Poetry 101
(Suitable for small groups, grades 3rd-8th)
This introduction to poetry helps kids understand poetry is accessible, fun, and not just about love and flowers! Students will learn poetry basics, experience a variety of poetry, and create color poems.

Sourdoughs, Stampeders, and Steamers
(Ideal for grades 3rd-8th)
A hands-on presentation about the Klondike Gold Rush and an introduction. Pairs well with students who have read or plan to read JASPER AND THE RIDDLE OF RILEY’S MINE. Suitable for small and large-group settings.

The Writing Process, From Idea to Publication
(Ideal for grades 3rd-8th)
A glimpse into the ways authors work, with a behind-the-scenes look into the editing and revision process.

The Lost Colony: What Really Happened?
(Ideal for grades 5th-8th)
Learn about the real history behind Blue Birds and what might have happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

The Work Behind the Work: Discovering the Creative Process of Authors and Illustrators
(Ideal for grades 9th-12th)
Teens will learn how authors and illustrators approach their work and find strategies to encourage their own creativity.

PRESENTATIONS FOR TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS

10 Things I Wish I’d Known About Writing When I Was in the Classroom
As a former teacher, I put a high priority on the writing lives of my students. Unfortunately, I wasn’t equipped to serve them as best I could. It was only when I became an author that I was able to see some of the mistakes I made. In this presentation, you’ll see how authors and illustrators approach their work and learn strategies to encourage young writers of all abilities and interest levels.

Going Deep with Young Readers
Books play a unique role in the lives of children. They provide opportunities for them to learn about themselves and the world around them. Young people will claim reading as their own if we provide them with a variety of titles, honor their choices, and model our own joy. This presentation includes strategies to use in the classroom to help students learn to love the written word and to feel valued as the readers they are.

After-School Book Clubs
From mother-daughter book clubs to Author of the Month lunch meetings at the school library, this workshop will equip participants to think through the ways they can facilitate their own book groups or how they might present the idea to local schools, neighbors, libraries, or bookstores. The presentation incorporates strategies on forming groups, planning what to read, keeping kids active, spreading the word, and pitfalls to avoid. Sample handouts include actual book lists from an after-school historical-fiction book club, guidelines for participants, a tip sheet for parents, ways teachers and librarians might encourage participation, and activities that enhance discussion.

Where in the World are We Reading: Bringing Literature into the Social Studies Classroom
Learn about easy ways to incorporate historical fiction into your social studies curriculum. Based on the author’s own experiences in the classroom, this presentation highlights a literature-based project that can be easily altered to fit any grade or social studies strand.

PRESENTATIONS FOR WRITERS

A Writer’s Manifesto: Who You Are, What You Value, and Why It Matters
There’s plenty of advice out there for authors who want to set writing and career goals, but virtually nothing for those who want to thoughtfully plan how to live in the midst of the inevitable changes publication can bring. In this session, participants will explore the reasons they write, will create their own sustainable definition of success, will examine how they respond to public feedback, comparison, and envy, and will begin their own Writer’s Manifestos to both guide and encourage their future work.

Lasting Connections: Planning and Preparing School Visits
Whether you’re published or not, it’s never too early to start thinking about author visits. But how do you even begin? In this workshop, writers will brainstorm presentation topics and learn what teachers are looking for. We’ll talk about communicating with schools, creating your own speaking contract, deciding what to charge for your presentations, and handling the unexpected. Studying a variety of author websites, participants will gather ideas for preparing and promoting their own future visits.

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