"My aim for each school visit is high. I want to reach every student, to wake up, and shake up, the natural writer within them. By the end of the day, I want to leave a school full of young writers, who are burning to get their words down on a page and have their voices heard."
— Elvira Woodruff

Bio

Elvira Woodruff, the bestselling author of George Washington’s Socks and The Ravenmaster’s Secret, has written more than 20 books for children, including picture books, historical fiction, and lighthearted fantasy. Her numerous school visits each year are popular with kids and teachers. She lives in Martin’s Creek, Pennsylvania.

http://www.ewoodruff.com

Presentation Description

Suggested Audience: Grades K – 6 / Professional Groups

2 large presentations and 2 small workshops maximum per day

Elvira has two main presentations, one for Kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, which deals mainly with the making of a picture book and is geared for the picture book crowd. Using wit, wigs, and a suitcase full of wacky props she grabs her young audiences’ attention and then delivers the meaningful message "We all have creative talent and all we need do is develop it. Turn off those television sets and turn on your imaginations.”

The second presentation is an inspirational peek into the creative process of writing a novel, fiction as well as historical fiction. In this assembly Elvira uses slides to take the students into her backyard for inspiration as well as around the world, as she gathers information for her research in Italy, England, and Paris, France.

Virtual Visits

Elvira will welcome students and teachers into her 100-year-old home for an intimate chat about creating books and her own writing process. Her cozy book-filled study usually has a fire crackling in the fireplace and a table piled high with research books and artifacts. It is the favorite room in her house. Along with concrete tips for writing and entertaining anecdotes about her ups and downs in the process of making a book, Elvira also offers visuals from her many research travels. For the most beneficial visit students should have read at least one of her books. The second half of the hour is an opportunity for students to ask questions about any aspect of the writing process.

Conferences & Festivals

Elvira has presented at IRA, NCTE, KSRA, NJEA, and many other state conferences. As a keynote speaker Elvira offers a dynamic presentation on researching and writing historical fiction.

A/V Tech Needs

Elvira will bring her own projector, but she will need:

• A screen and a dark room
• Microphone (even for a small room)
• Cart for projector and extension cord

Pictures are fine, but please no videotaping.

 

Honorarium

$1750.00 per day plus expenses

$2000.00 per day plus expenses when overnight stay is required

$300.00 per 45-minute to 1-hour-long virtual visit/video conference

 

Booking Agent

Contact Educators Source: (610) 253-5151 or email authorvisit@EducatorsSource.com

 

Ordering Books

Schools and libraries may order books at a discounted rate by visiting the Scholastic Teacher Store or by calling 1-800-SCHOLASTIC.

 

Booklist

2008	9780439677035	FEARLESS	16.99	Grades 4 – 7
2011	9780439677042	FEARLESS	6.99	Grades 4 – 7
1993	9780590440363	GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS (PB)	5.99	Grades 4 – 7
2010	9780545104876	GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SPY	16.99	Grades 4 – 7
2012	9780545104883	GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SPY	5.99	Grades 4 – 7
1999	9780590677172	MEMORY COAT, THE (HC) Illustrated by Michael Dooling	17.99	Grades 2 – 5
2000	9780590482462	ORPHAN OF ELLIS ISLAND, THE (PB)	5.99	Grades 4 – 7
2003	9780439281331	RAVENMASTER'S SECRET, THE (HC)	15.95	Grades 4 – 7
2005	9780439281348	RAVENMASTER'S SECRET, THE (PB)	5.99	Grades 4 – 7