Monica A. Harris, Author / Professional writer, certified teacher

Kalamazoo, MI
monicaharris24@sbcglobal.net

Books
Wake the Dead
(Walker and Company, Fall 2004), a picture book
My First Book of Animals (Publications International Ltd., Feb 2004), an encyclopedia for early readers
Walking Sticks (Heinemann Library, 2002), nonfiction easy reader
Paper Wasps (Heinemann Library, 2002), nonfiction easy reader
Ticks (Heinemann Library, 2002), nonfiction easy reader
Tarantulas (Heinemann Library, 2002), nonfiction easy reader
Black Widow Spiders (Heinemann Library, 2002), nonfiction easy reader
Dot-to-Dot Stories (Fearon Teacher Aides, 2000), creative writing resource for teachers (K-3)

Programs
For Children: (Grades K-6) Classroom workshops, presentations, and assemblies;
Library and Bookstore Visits
For Educators: In-Services Workshops on creativity in the classroom or creative writing techniques

Program Description
Monica provides an up-close look at the writer's mind, tools and method. Student creativity is sparked as Monica guides them through numerous interactive writing exercises. Her main objectives are to show students that writing is fun and to give them tools with which to become better writers.

Group Size: Prefers smaller groups of approx.30 students (individual class); for assemblies, no more than two grade levels at one time.

Fees: Student workshops: $400 per day (plus travel expenses where applicable).
Educator workshops: $150 per session.

Inquire for fee information regarding individual presentations, nonfiction workshops and assemblies.

Speaker Availability: Full Year

Brochure available.

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-updated 17 February 2006-