For Children:

AUTHOR PRESENTATION

Children's author Marsha Hayles shares her enthusiasm for reading and writing in her lively presentations for young people. Children will learn tips about the writing process, sing a song about how a picture book gets made, and listen to stories read by the author.

Presentation length and focus can be varied for to accommodate different age groups from Preschool to Grade 6.

MEET THE CHARACTERS!

Marsha Hayles uses her latest picture book BUNION BURT to talk to kids about creating characters in stories. Her interactive presentation will have kids laughing as they learn about the creative process and how a picture book gets made—from sore feet to a story!

Preschool-Grade 3

A NOVEL EXPERIENCE

Marsha Hayles takes students through the writing process in a presentation that taps her own novel experience as the author of the upcoming book BREATHING ROOM. Young writers will gain insight into how real experiences can enrich their abilities to create fiction.

PAJAMA PARTY:

Invite Marsha Hayles to come to your class pajama party. She’ll wear her pajamas, lead the group in fun pajama activities, and read her perfect pajama book PAJAMAS ANYTIME. Along the way she’ll share some secrets about her picture books and how they got made. TIME FOR PAJAMAS!

Author Visit Guidelines:

45-55 minute sessions; maximum of four sessions per day; travel outside of the Rochester, NY,

area requires reimbursement of travel expenses.

For Adults:

Marsha Hayles is available to speak on a variety of topics and will work with organizers to design a presentation that will suit the needs of a particular event.

For Writers:

GETTING YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW

Are you writing a picture book, a short story, a concept book, or an Easy Reader? Marsha Hayles will help you focus on what you are writing and how to polish and present your manuscripts to an editor.

For Teachers, Librarians, Reading Councils, and Administrators:

TEACHING AND WRITING: MAKING CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

Marsha Hayles uses her experiences as a former English teacher and now a published children’s author to explore the similarities between teaching and writing. Humorous anecdotes and relevant stories provide teachers with a new perspective on their own career and additional insight into understanding and encouraging the creative process.

    What Other Teachers Have Said About This Talk:

        “She made me laugh and she made me cry...”
        “She told stories that teachers could really relate to...”
        “Wonderfully entertaining, charming and informative...”

A PLACE FOR POEMS

Marsha Hayles shares her thoughts on making a place for poems in the classroom. As a former English teacher, Marsha talks about the difference between sharing poems and teaching poetry. Adopting her approach can help your students come to love reading and writing poems instead of dreading another poetry unit.

Invite Marsha Hayles to Speak to your School or Organization

Enjoy a Variety of Presentations for Children and Adults

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