Let award – winning author and storytelling podcast host inspire and encourage your students to discover the joy of reading, writing, telling and listening to stories, through her engaging and interactive school visits.
To reserve a date, email her at Kathleen@kathleenpelley.com
Speaking
Kathleen is an experienced and popular presenter, who encourages and inspires her audiences to gain a greater appreciation for the power of stories to help them tap into their own creativity and to discover how literacy skills are linked to life skills. She has been invited to speak on a variety of literacy related topics to audiences of all ages at schools, libraries, and church groups, as well as at literacy conferences, teachers’ workshops, university classes, and fundraisers. Some of her previous bookings include:
- Colorado Council International Reading Association (CCIRA)
- Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrator
- Children’s Literature Classes at Regis University and Denver University (student teachers)
- Women’s College, DU (Writer’s Group)
- Children’s Hospital (Supporters and Benefactors)
- Denver Public Library (Reach Out and Read Volunteers)
- Douglas County Libraries (Keynote Speaker for Staff Development Day)
- Child Welfare League of America 2015 National Conference (Keynote Luncheon Speaker) Washington, D.C.
- International School of Bombay, India.
AUTHOR VISITS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
The Art and Heart
of the Picture Book
Picture Book as Prayer
Writers’ Roots
Journey with Story
AUTHOR VISITS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
Linking Literature to Life
The Giant King
Published by The Child Welfare League of America
Using her latest book (or another if the teacher has a preference) Kathleen explores how stories are like journeys. What do we take in our suitcases? What obstacles might we meet? Will there be diversions? What are our favorite parts? What souvenirs will we bring back? These are some of the questions that form part of this thought provoking and popular presentation that encourages students to discover their own “story suitcases.”
Schedule an Author Visit. Virtual Options Available
Kathleen is an experienced and popular presenter, who encourages and inspires her audiences to gain a greater appreciation for the power of stories to help them tap into their own creativity and to discover how literacy skills are linked to life skills. She has been invited to speak on a variety of literacy related topics to audiences of all ages at schools, libraries, and church groups, as well as at literacy conferences, teachers’ workshops, university classes, and fundraisers. Some of her previous bookings include:
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KATHLEEN PELLEY'S BOOK AWARDS
