Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous beloved books for young people, including the highly acclaimed, Caldecott-honored picture book ALL THE WORLD, illustrated by Marla Frazee, and her debut novel for middle grade readers, THE GREAT GOOD SUMMER. Other popular picture books include ANOTHER WAY TO CLIMB A TREE, IN THE CANYON, and several others including DEAR SUBSTITUTE and BOB, NOT BOB, which was co-authored with Audrey Vernick.
Liz is on the faculty of the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is a frequent and popular presenter at schools, libraries and conferences. She grew up in Colorado and Wisconsin, and now lives with her family in Austin, Texas.
Liz is a dynamic and motivational keynote speaker and workshop presenter. Her writing workshops equip and galvanize writers to raise their writing to the next level. Her popular school presentations combine read-alouds with exposure to the writing process — from idea-making and drafting through revision and publication. Her connection to students as peers — as fellow writers — is most inspiring.
She is happy to present to any and all grade levels, and each session will be age and curriculum-aligned as well as interactive. Liz has the utmost respect for both kids and books, and shares that enthusiastically!
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Visits & Events
As a teaching author, Liz Garton Scanlon enjoys visiting schools and summer camps, facilitating workshops for both kids and adults, speaking on panels, and offering conference critiques.
Please note that Liz supports equity and inclusivity in the world of books and beyond. She is not available for any events that discriminate or marginalize in any way, either on the page or off. For context, please read the WNDB definition of diversity.
School Visits
Liz loves speaking with the kids she writes for. Material on the writing life and bookmaking process can be shared via intimate classroom exchanges, at all-school assemblies, or something in between. Either way, all visits are standards-aligned, grade-leveled, creative and interactive, and highly respectful of both kids and books.
A full day’s visit includes up to four programs of 45 to 60 minutes each. Sponsor’s expenses include honorarium, transportation, lodging and meals. Neighboring schools can arrange to share a day and split the cost. Liz is always happy and grateful to sign and personalize books before or after presentations.
Libraries, Conferences, and Keynotes
Liz has spoken on topics as varied as writing in rhyme, using metaphor, deep revision, cultivating hope through creativity, and more. She welcomes your invitation and will gladly collaborate with you to find the right focus or topic for your conference workshop, panel or keynote, literacy night, in-service, one book or charity event, etc.
Please contact Carmen Oliver for rate information and availability.
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