School Programs

Throughout the year, I offer presentations, readings, author in residence programs and conduct workshops for children at schools and libraries.

An author visit can be highly inspirational, inviting children to unlock their own creative potential, and encourage them in their own writing. Younger students especially are almost always thrilled to meet a published author, particularly if they have read their books.

I offer a wide variety of presentations for grades three to eight, but can work with grades one and two as well. I cover such topics as where ideas come from, story structure, editing and revision, character development, time travel stories, history and research, plus many other aspects of the writing and publishing world. I will present to around one hundred students at a time, although the smaller the audience, the more participation from children, as a rule. We can also look at workshops with smaller groups or individual classes.

For my Author in Residence program, I can be at your school for a week or longer. This allows me to cover certain topics in much more depth than would be possible during a regular author visit. We can also look at working with the students on a specific project, such as my work involving playwriting with the Calgary Arts Summer School. Each of my novels can provide teachers with ideas for classroom projects and you may find some suggestions on the Study Guides and Classroom Resources page. Class sets of books are also always available from my online store.

For a list of available presentations, visit the Presentations and Workshops page. However, please note that this list is by no means exhaustive and I am very adaptable. I am always pleased to work with teachers and librarians to build a group of sessions best suited to your students.

Contact me for details of fees and availability for school and library presentations at info@simon-rose.com.