Whether they’re former teachers or have learned through years of school visits, our clients know the best ways to get young students excited about writing, reading and even science… all through books.
Here are our best tips to teach…
Tag: Janet Fox
We Wish You… Our Clients’ Best Wishes For the Holidays and 2020
We’re starting a new decade in just a few days, filled with wonder, thrills and new books! The new year even starts with a brand new picture book from The Booking Biz founder Carmen Oliver, BEARS MAKE THE BEST WRITING BUDDIES, releasing on Jan. 1!
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Your Summer Reads Are Here
It’s summer! And that means it’s time to relax with a good book. Here’s a list of titles for all tastes and ages.
13 Sweet and Hilarious Questions Kids Asked During Author Visits
Children love meeting authors and illustrators. They see the creators of their favorite books as celebrities, even superheroes. And this is why kids are quick to open up during author visits in the most wonderful ways.
Our clients shared with us some of their best experiences with children during events, and they left us in tears of joy and laughter.
Here are their stories:
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New Books, Awards, and Kwame Alexander’s Tours
It’s wonderful to see so much praise and new books for our clients. Plus, all the appearances, including the upcoming tours with Kwame Alexander and others. Here’s our clients’ latest news… Continue reading “New Books, Awards, and Kwame Alexander’s Tours”
ALA Awards, Keynote Speeches, and More News
From major ALA awards to keynote speeches to new books, our clients have a lot going on. Here’s their latest news… Continue reading “ALA Awards, Keynote Speeches, and More News”
35-Point Checklist for a Great Author Visit
Setting up a great author visit is a big job, but the more organized you are up front, the better the event will be.
To help, we’ve compiled a handy checklist so you can make sure all your bases are covered. The checklist is broken down by timeline, but this might change based upon your school district and schedule. Read through the entire checklist, then do each step in accordance with your school’s needs. Continue reading “35-Point Checklist for a Great Author Visit”
The World Outside the Window: Using Nature Non-Fiction in the Classroom, by Janet Fox
While non-fiction books are increasingly being embraced as tools for teaching, books about nature are especially useful for reaching some of most children who are farthest away from books: reluctant readers and STEM fans. Continue reading “The World Outside the Window: Using Nature Non-Fiction in the Classroom, by Janet Fox”
2018 Bookish Resolutions
The new year has started, and at The Booking Biz, we hope 2018 is bringing you all good things–including lots of wonderful books!
A new year is also a good time for changes, resolutions, and making the world better. Books can help.
Inspired by their own books, our clients are sharing their own resolutions. What are yours? Continue reading “2018 Bookish Resolutions”
Winter Recommended Reads 2017
Happy Holidays from The Booking Biz!
No time of the year is bad for reading, but with winter weather outside and time off from work, the holidays are a great time to read new books and give books to others. Here are some of our best recommendations for wonderful holiday reading: Continue reading “Winter Recommended Reads 2017”