Speaking Engagements & Presentations An experienced teacher and speaker, Clay has spoken on bookish topics at hundreds of schools and libraries, to civic and teacher groups, as well as at literary festivals, IRA events and more. Availability and fees: wildthings@mindspring.com
Presentation: Making a Book One Author’s Process A Presentation for Grade 3 through Adult Clay outlines her writing, revising, illustrating and publishing process from idea to finished book for her new novel, Wild Things. Sample above. ~ Sample Workshops*
Be The Hero Of Your Own Life An Autobiography Workshop for Elementary (grade 3 and up), Middle School & High School Students Students write (and illustrate, if desired) their own life stories.
The Art of Illustration Students learn the basics of the illustration process. This three to four day art workshop helps student put words and pictures together, from idea to layout to finished illustration. Grade 3 & up.
Tell The Story Inside You A Writing & Illustrating Workshop for Children Suffering Loss A one or more session storytelling workshop for hospice bereavement centers and children dealing with primary losses such as death or relocation. Clay reads Bear at the Beach, written after the death of her father, and shows students how imaginative storytelling helped her to creatively express and process her own loss. Participants write and illustrate a simple book about their own experiences.
*This is a sampling of present and past workshops. Fees vary according to location, number of classes & custom considerations. Beyond 50 miles from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, travel is additional. E-mail below for information, or to schedule a speaking engagement. |
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