In this interactive presentation, Laura shares the writing process with students of all ages and adults. With lots of examples from her books, Laura describes research and outlining, writing, and editing. Students will experience the process of discovery that comes from watching ideas take shape and come together as a book.
Using examples from her research and stories from the lives of Mark Twain, President William
McKinley, Andrew Carnegie, first lady Laura Bush, and Steven Spielberg, Laura shares the
process of creating nonfiction. Students learn the difference between biographies and historical
fiction as Laura shows examples of each, and students try to guess which is fact and which is
fiction. Research tips are provided and students are shown how to write a biography of their own.
Puzzles are provided for fun and enrichment.
This interactive, entertaining program examines what it means to be a good citizen.
Using examples from her books, Laura shares stories about philanthropists
Hilary Duff, Andrew Carnegie, Jane Addams, Florence Kelly and Julia Lathrop
to show students examples of civic responsibility in action. Students are encouraged to think about what it means to be a good citizen and their personal responsibility to their community.
This presentation traces the writing and publishing process from idea through finished product. Lots of visual aids and examples show students the essentials of creating a detailed outline, how to edit a rough draft, and what happens to the manuscript once it reaches the publishing house.
$400 for a half-day (two presentations) plus expenses outside the Houston area; $800 for a full day (four presentations); single presentations are $200 each.
All presentations can be customized for the needs of your school or group. Laura is also available to speak to adult groups.
To schedule Laura for a school visit, contact her at: lbedge@kingwoodcable.net
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