Short Bio
Julia Gran is an award-winning illustrator. Her art appears internationally in books, advertising, and products. She is an adjunct college professor teaching illustration, color theory and design. Julia visits the NYC public schools through residencies to help children develop their creative process. Learn more at www.juliagran.com.

Presentation Details
Suggested Audience: Grades K– 4
Maximum 3-4 Presentations per Day 

Julia’s books have been adapted into a digital presentation that can be projected. Some pages include animation to enhance the visuals. The books are read aloud and followed up with examples of Julia's student artwork from various ages. The art of communication through the union of words and images will be the focus of discussion. Her presentations have been described as "the equivalent of an improvisational comedy routine with spontaneous illustrations."

She starts the ball rolling with a drawing then asks the audience a series of questions. Through free association the drawings follow wherever the students' imagination leads. Students are encouraged to create their own drawings along with Julia.  This practice is a helpful tool to unblock the students' minds, so that they may tap into the creative process in a non-stressful and playful way. 

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AV Tech Needs
Julia Gran brings her laptop or iPad but will need a projector to plug into along with a screen to project onto.  She likes to do a rehearsal run before the presentation.

Conferences & Festivals
Julia Gran frequently speaks to adult groups of educators at statewide and national events. She enjoys giving keynote addresses as well as doing break out sessions for smaller groups and panel discussions with other authors.

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Virtual Visits
Julia is happy to drop in for a 30-minute virtual visit and Q&A with book groups and library groups that have read at least one of her books using Skype or iChat.

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Honorarium
$100 (30-minute Q&A and Book Discussion)
$1,400 per day plus expenses

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

 

Booklist:

9780439676090	BIG BUG SURPRISE (Children’s Choice Book Award Finalist)	Grades Pre K – 3	$12.99
9780439224369	PRINCESS PENELOPE (written by Todd Mack)	Grades Pre K – 3	$17.99
9780439673808	PRINCESS PENELOPE TAKES CHARGE!  (written by Todd Mack)	Grades Pre K – 3	$6.99