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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

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. 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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Other Programs from Shanda McCloskey

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 Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the FIRE TRUCK!

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 FIRE TRUCK from the story! Shanda also welcomes conversation and questions.

Shanda McCloskey

30 Minute Program

$150

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Children's At-Home Special Program

What if the author reads a book directly to you? Perfect! Reading from one of my books: Once upon a Poodle (for PrekK-1), The Upside-Down Gardener, The Adventures of the Poodle Posse series (for grades 1-3), plus a visual tell-tale about where I got my ideas. Includes a dedicated book for your child!

Chrysa Smith

30 Minute Program

$99

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Once upon a Poodle/PreK-1st Grade School Program

How to tickle little kiddos? Funny, endearing dog tales. I share how authors get ideas (including pics of my pooches at home) author/illustrator roles and tell the story of Once upon a Poodle. The story is of special interest to growing families, as one mini-poo searches for a new brother. Discount book sales are part of the program.

Chrysa Smith

30 Minute Program

$125

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Telling Tales/Grades 1-3 School Program

How do you get to the root of what moves each of us? I have kiddos tune into what interests and excites them, then talk about how my life , experiences and interests are all rolled into my stories. They find it very cool, while thinking about how this applies to them---while learning about how to improve their 'authoring' skills in school and…

Chrysa Smith

45 Minute Program

$150

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The Three P’s of Publishing – Passion, Perseverance and Perspiration

I’ll read one of my picture books (your choice) and share how passion, perseverance and perspiration helped bring my books from idea to publication. Often, people don't realize all that goes into creating a picture book so, I'll give a behind-the-scenes look.

Lori Degman

45 Minute Program

$150

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