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Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the DRAGON!

Meet illustrator, Shanda McCloskey! First, she'll read Fire Truck vs. Dragon (written by Chris Barton), then teach you (step-by-step) how to draw DRAGON from the story! Shanda also loves conversation and questions.

Shanda McCloskey

30 Minute Program

$150

Meet author-illustrator, Shanda McCloskey! First, she'll read Fire Truck vs. Dragon (written by Chris Barton), then teach you (step-by-step) how to draw DRAGON from the story! Shanda also loves conversation and questions. All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.

About the Author

Shanda loves how words and pictures can dance together, and that's why she writes and illustrates books for kids! She's also intrigued by today's kids and the uniqueness of growing up in the age of tech.

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School Visit: ROBOTS & DRONES!

This fun STEM/STEAM presentation begins with an overview of modern robots and helpful drones and the books Shanda was inspired to make because of them! She’ll read aloud one of her books, Doll-E 1.0 or T-Bone the Drone (depending on the grade level) and then demonstrate how to draw (step-by-step) one of the robotic characters. Lastly, she’ll answer…

Shanda McCloskey

45 Minute Program

$300

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Meet the Author, Hear the Story, Draw the BUNNY!

Meet author-illustrator, Shanda McCloskey! First, she'll read Doll-E 1.0, then teach you (step-by-step) how to draw the BUNNY (and a ROSE) from the story! Shanda also loves conversation and questions.

Shanda McCloskey

30 Minute Program

$150

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Meet the Author, Hear the Story, Draw the DRONE!

Meet author-illustrator, Shanda McCloskey! First, she'll read T-Bone the Drone, then teach you (step-by-step) how to draw the DRONE from the story! Shanda also loves conversation and questions.

Shanda McCloskey

30 Minute Program

$150

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Meet the Author, Hear the Story, Draw the ROBOT!

Meet author-illustrator, Shanda McCloskey! First, she'll read Doll-E 1.0, then teach you (step-by-step) how to draw the ROBOT from the story! Shanda also loves conversation and questions.

Shanda McCloskey

30 Minute Program

$150

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