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Let's Talk About It

Choose your own reading adventure! Pick one of my selected picture books. I'll provide a FREE Discussion and Activities Guide, and then we'll spend some time exploring the book in an online audio-visual presentation, followed by a discussion of the characters, plot, motivation, and lessons learned. After the visit, children are welcome to do the activities and/or crafts contained in the downloadable guide.

Claudia McAdam

30 Minute Program

$99

Choose your own reading adventure! Select one of my picture book titles from this list:

The Wordless Weaver
The Mermaid's Gift
Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree Cried

I'll provide a FREE Discussion and Activities Guide, and then we'll spend some time exploring the book in an online audio-visual presentation, followed by a discussion of the characters, plot, motivation, and lessons learned. After the visit, children are welcome to do the activities and/or crafts contained in the downloadable guide.

About the Author

Claudia Cangilla McAdam is an award-winning children’s author with 24 published books, ranging from picture books to middle-grade mysteries to young adult novels.

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Meet the Author

Are you curious about what it's like to be a writer? Ask me anything. Where do I get my ideas? How do I find a publisher? Do I need to find my own illustrator? What do I earn from my books? Nothing is off-limits . . . well, maybe, "How old are you?" :-)

Claudia McAdam

30 Minute Program

$99

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Waking up with AWAKENING

An interactive, visual presentation with Q&A time provides an engaging and enlightening deep dive into the author's book AWAKENING.

Claudia McAdam

45 Minute Program

$129

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Going from Idea to Published Book

Ever think about writing a book? Do you have any idea what the process is in going from an idea in your head to holding a finished book in your hands? This educational and entertaining visit with a much-published author gives kids (and adults) an inside look at the world of writing and publishing.

Claudia McAdam

30 Minute Program

$99

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You're a Poet . . . Even if You don't Know It!

Pencil, paper, and a great imagination will have kids embarking on a fun exploration of writing poetry!

Claudia McAdam

45 Minute Program

$129

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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!

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30 Minute Program

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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.

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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…

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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.

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45 Minute Program

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