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Search for an author-illustrator with a bodyof work that supports student response.
Search for an Author who will engage your students.
Harlingen, Texas
Check to see if the artist is able to bring original art to share with your students.
NYC
CO
FL
OHOH
AZ
Ask if students will be able to compare original Art to printed books!
FloridaHead Start
Ohio Library
US Army BaseVicenza, Italy
IllinoisLibrary
Do you need an author to work with multiple age levels? Ask!
Response to:
“You’re Wonderful”Head Start Program
Cleveland, OH
Does the author adapt to different ages of students within the same visit? Verify!
Lincoln ElementaryBryan, OH
Consider gettingyour public library involved!
Does the author offer continuing education? Consider a longer-term ‘residency’ --
a great way to involve the whole community!
Once you’ve selected your author,
the next step is preparing your students.
Friendswood, TX
Explore the artist’s work with your students.Discuss design elements of their illustrations.
“You’re Wonderful by Debbie Clement Illustrations Created from Fabric as Small Quilts
Direct students to create their own response.
Group student projects together to create a community response to the author’s work.
“You’re Wonderful” Bulletin Board Response
Westerville, OH
Study author’s non-fiction work and respond.
“Tall Giraffe”
Create a bulletin board of student work:Make your author smile!
“Tall Giraffe” Kindergarten Art Work
Westerville, OH
“Tall Giraffe Response”
Florida Preschool
“Tall Giraffe” Bulletin Board
Children’s Hospital Columbus, OH
“TALL
GIRAFFE” Kindergarten Westerville, OH
Westerville, OH
Kindergarten ResponseNashville, TN
“Tall Giraffe” Paper Collages
Central Indiana3 Day Residency
“Tall Giraffe” by Debbie ClementVenice, Florida Elementary
Student Paintings
Consider your state’s ‘standards’ in your author response.
“Red, White and Blue” Quilted Illustrations
Consider using your author’s work as the basis for ‘Project Based Learning.’
Hilliard, OH
Kindergarten Project Based Learning
Hilliard, OH
WestervilleOhio
Westerville, OH
First GradeSouthern Door County Elementary
Wisconsin
Southern Door CountyWisconsin
Engage students
early!
Dixon, IL
Impress your author with a HUGE response!
Kindergarten response to
“Red, White + Blue”Dixon, IL
Tell the community what’s happening!
Design a “welcome”
for your author….
One that engages your whole community before hand!
*Build excitement ahead of the visit.
Personalize your author’s welcome!
Nashville, TN
Chicago, IL
Make your “WELCOME”
age appropriate.
Compliment the author’s
projects.
Rainbow Welcome
NY
WELCOME with Arts Integration
Clyde, OH
Welcome Debbie Clement Rainbows Within Reach
Florida
Create a “Morning Message”on the BIG day!
Lights….. Camera….. Action!
ENJOY the SHOW!
Nashville
Weston, FL
Tampa
Clyde, OH
Phoenix
Get your camera ready! Document!
Montgomery, TX
Powell, OH
“Read Across America” PA Florida Head Start
GROUP HUGS!Celebrate
the enthusiasm!Mission
accomplished
Consider parting gifts made from the heart.
Thank You GiftsFrom Weston, FL Kindergarten
Send thank you letters + feedback.
Continue reflection after your visit with student journal writing.
Send Thank You Notes
Know that introducing students to ‘real’ authors makes a lasting impression, one that makes a difference!
Debbie Clement blogs at: Rainbows Within Reach
Debbie is editor-in-chief of: PreK+K Sharing
Debbie’s books + CDs are available at: RainbowsWithinReach.com
National KeynoteDallas
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