SCBWI - Upstate New York Chapter

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2010 MID-HUDSON VALLEY CONFERENCE

Jun 12, 2010 >>>
Our 2010 conference in Poughkeepsie is shaping up to be a real treat this year. Speakers include Caldecott Medal recipient Emily Arnold McCully, award-winning author Ellen Wittlinger, well-known author/illustrator Peter McCarty, and editors Eve Adler, Dianne Hess, and Mary Watson. Critiques will be available again. Registration coming soon!


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List of Available Speakers

Below is our official list of SCBWI members with published books or other accolades who make themselves available for author or illustrator visits to schools, libraries, and other such locations.

Educators are very excited at the prospect of having a central Web page to find speakers in their area, so if you are a SCBWI member with publishing credits interested in being listed below, please send an e-mail to David Goldschmidt.

The list is in a random order! Click here to shuffle the order.

   
Jennifer Roy Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy Trading Faces by Julia DeVillers and Jennifer Roy NAME: Jennifer Roy
REGION: Within one hour of Saratoga Springs
EMAIL: jroy2@nycap.rr.com
WEB: http://www.jenniferroy.com/
SPECIALITY: middle grade and young adult novels
OFFERS: "Yellow Star" school visits (grades 6-10) covering World War II/Holocaust history, literary elements, writing process, and what it's like to be an author
Daniel Mahoney The Saturday Escape by Daniel J. Mahoney A Really Good Snowman by Daniel J. Mahoney NAME: Daniel J. Mahoney
REGION: United States
EMAIL: danjean@nycap.rr.com
WEB: http://www.danieljmahoney.com/
SPECIALITY: the process of writing and illustrating, elementary, middle grade, picture books, and board books
OFFERS: the nuts and bolts of picture book making, the publishing process, character development, story idea development, illustration demonstration, and writing and illustrating a story with the class
Rose Kent Kimchi and Calamari by Rose Kent NAME: Rose Kent
REGION: Upstate NY, Long Island, CT, New England
EMAIL: RosemarieKent@yahoo.com
WEB: http://www.rosekent.com
SPECIALITY: middle grade fiction
OFFERS: "What's Your Message In A Bottle?" engaging school and library visits for elementary and middle school students that connect to curriculum, promote writing, celebrate multiculturalism, and give how-to tips for revising
Kathy Ceceri Discover the Desert by Kathy Ceceri Around the World Crafts by Kathy Ceceri NAME: Kathy Ceceri
REGION: Eastern New York and New England
EMAIL: Kathy@CraftsForLearning.com
WEB: http://www.craftsforlearning.com
SPECIALITY: science and history activity books for elementary and middle school readers
OFFERS: school visits on science and history topics, which can include hands-on activities or crafts; also presentations for teachers or parents looking for ideas, tips, and information on doing hands-on learning projects in the classroom or at home
Karen Beil Jack's House by Karen Beil Fire in Their Eyes by Karen Beil NAME: Karen Beil
REGION: Upstate New York and New England
EMAIL: karen@karenbeil.com
WEB: http://www.karenbeil.com
SPECIALITY: picture books, nonfiction, elementary, middle grade
OFFERS: large presentations and class-sized workshops for elementary and middle school (K-8) students on the craft and process of writing fiction and nonfiction, revising, interviewing, research, and personal stories
Donna McDine NAME: Donna M. McDine
REGION: Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, and CT)
EMAIL: dmcdine@optonline.net
WEB: http://donnamcdine.com
SPECIALITY: picture books, nonfiction, elementary and middle grade
OFFERS: class-sized writing workshops that include the reading of a short story, nonfiction article, or excerpt from a longer manuscript aloud to students followed by a short discussion of the reading and interactive hands-on breakout sessions; Donna will meet with you and your colleagues prior to her visit to discuss your curriculum and how best to structure the workshop around your state guidelines
Lyn Miller-Lachmann Gringolandia by Lyn Miller-Lachmann Once Upon a Cuento by Lyn Miller-Lachmann NAME: Lyn Miller-Lachmann
REGION: Albany and surrounding region, Hudson Valley, NYC, Connecticut
EMAIL: lynml@mac.com
WEB: http://web.mac.com/lynml
SPECIALITY: young adult novels; Editor-in-Chief of MultiCultural Review
OFFERS: school visits (7-12), including writing workshops for English and ESL classes and presentations for teens and adults about writing historical fiction, creating characters from diverse cultures, and exploring through fiction human rights, immigration, and Latin American history and culture; presentations suitable for English, social studies, and Spanish classes
Peter Marino Dough Boy by Peter Marino Magic and Misery by Peter Marino NAME: Peter Marino
REGION: Albany and surrounding region
EMAIL: pmarino300@yahoo.com
WEB: http://www.petermarino.sunyacc.edu
SPECIALITY: young adult novels
OFFERS: writing workshops and book talks tailored to your curriculum (Peter has taught writing for 23 years); presentations on a variety of themes, including Everyone is a Writer, Writing Makes Sense Out of Chaos, and Boys and Books
Nancy Castaldo Pizza for the Queen by Nancy Castaldo Keeping Our Earth Green by Nancy Castaldo NAME: Nancy Castaldo
REGION: Upstate New York and New England
EMAIL: NTCastaldo@taconic.net
WEB: http://www.nancycastaldo.com
SPECIALITY: nonfiction, environment, middle grade, elementary, picture books
OFFERS: school visits for elementary and middle school covering natural history topics, creating story, and the publishing process
Marion Margolis Sit! Stay! Sign! by Marion Margolis New Digs for Beau by Marion Margolis NAME: Marion Margolis
REGION: New York, Long Island, New Jersey, CT, New England
EMAIL: chasmargolis@aol.com
WEB: http://schoolbookings.com
SPECIALITY: picture books for nonfiction elementary (K-3)
OFFERS: large presentations and class-size workshops for elementary school students (K-3); the process of writing and readers theatre (with class participation)
Lisa Thiesing The Invasion of Sandy Bay by Anita Sanchez The Teeth of the Lion: The Story of the Beloved and Despised Dandelion by Anita Sanchez NAME: Anita Sanchez
REGION: Upstate New York and New England
EMAIL: anasanchezh@aol.com
WEB: http://www.anitasanchez.webs.com
SPECIALITY: historical fiction and environmental science nonfiction for middle grade and young adult
OFFERS: school visits for elementary and middle school classes; a fun and participatory program on document-based historical research
Peter De Witt Isabella by Peter De Witt Toaster Pond by Peter De Witt NAME: Peter De Witt
REGION: Albany and surrounding region, Hudson Valley
EMAIL: toasterpond@hotmail.com
WEB: http://www.petermdewitt.com
SPECIALITY: middle grade, young adult novels, and educational topics
OFFERS: school visits (based on availability because Peter is an elementary school principal) about creating stories and the publishing process; also speaks at state and national levels on the topic of struggling learners, which covers literacy, building and district-level interventions, and information/resources for parents
Carol Parenzan Smalley What's So Great About Lewis and Clark? by Carol Smalley Threat to the Spotted Owl by Carol Smalley NAME: Carol Parenzan Smalley
REGION: Upstate New York, New England, Pennsylvania, and surrounding regions
EMAIL: Carol@CarolSmalley.com
WEB: http://www.CarolSmalley.com
SPECIALITY: creative nonfiction for elementary and middle school ages, including special hands-on programs about explorers (Henry Hudson, Lewis and Clark), environmental topics, and state history (please see Web site for complete listing and current promotions)
OFFERS: large assemblies, classroom workshops, teacher and librarian training, family workshops, and customized programs; all programs are interactive and hands-on; also teaches Writing for Children through 2,400 colleges and universities around the world
Lisa Thiesing Scarecrow's New Clothes by Lisa Thiesing The Aliens are Coming by Lisa Thiesing NAME: Lisa Thiesing
REGION: Mid-Hudson Valley
EMAIL: contact@lisathiesing.com
WEB: http://www.lisathiesing.com
SPECIALITY: early readers and picture books
OFFERS: school visits (K-3) covering the steps that go into making a book, from writing, to editing and drawing (click here for more information)
Julie Chibbaro Redemption by Julie Chibbaro NAME: Julie Chibbaro
REGION: Eastern New York
EMAIL: julie@juliechibbaro.com
WEB: http://www.juliechibbaro.com
SPECIALITY: young adult fiction
OFFERS: teaching and speaking at schools, libraries, conferences, etc. (currently teaches fiction at the Gotham Writers Workshop)
Eric Luper Bug Boy by Eric Luper Big Slick by Eric Luper NAME: Eric Luper
REGION: Albany and surrounding region
EMAIL: eric.luper@gmail.com
WEB: http://ericluper.com
SPECIALITY: middle grade and young adult novels
OFFERS: school visits (7-12), including but not restricted to creative writing workshops and presentations about craft, process, character, story, reluctant readers, and the publishing process
Marlene Newman Myron's Magic Cow by Marlene Newman NAME: Marlene Newman
REGION: Upstate New York and surrounding regions
EMAIL: marlenen@nycap.rr.com
WEB: http://www.myronsmagiccow.net
SPECIALITY: picture books, middle grade novels
OFFERS: school visits for elementary and middle school classes to read and discuss Myron's Magic Cow; also available for fiction writing workshops that focus on setting, plot, theme, and characterization, as well as nonfiction writing workshops that focus on selecting a topic, developing questions, writing an outline, and performing research (click here for more information)

Please send corrections or additions to David Goldschmidt.