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Gail Green: Published work Buffalo Grove author/illustrator Gail Green is published in both YA and adult non-fiction. She is the author/illustrator of Animals and Teens: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Scarecrow Press, February 2009) and 2 “how-to” craft books.  A passionate animal lover, she is also the creative mastermind for the “Sweet PETatoes” brand seen on products nationwide.

Green is a skilled presenter specializing in classroom/small group programs, presentations and workshops about animals and a variety of creative topics including drawing enrichment, craft techniques and licensing. Green has taught classes and presented programs to home and public school groups, scout troops and private groups in NW Chicago suburbia and trade shows nationwide. Green’s dynamic presentations empower her audience to develop their creative abilities while also helping children of all ages celebrate the wonder of the human-animal bond.

Animal Topics for All Ages/Grade Levels:

    • Responsible Pet Ownership
    • How Dogs Communicate/How Animals Communicate
    • Careers with Animals
    • Animal Therapy and Service
Programs include multimedia presentation and/or age-appropriate activities for specific or combined topics using stuffed animals and pet products.

Getting Published for All Ages/Grade Levels:
(The publishing process from concept to printed book)

    • How do authors get their stories in print? What do illustrators do? Younger grades will edit and create their own book. Lecture style with hand outs for older groups.

Art/Crafts for all Ages/Grade Levels:
Demonstration or workshop programs

    • Drawing Enrichment
    Drawing is the foundation for many visual art disciplines.  Taught as a workshop or ongoing series, students develop skills for success by learning “how to see”.

    • Rubber Stamping Techniques
    Learn dozens of techniques for successful stamping from an industry expert!

YA through Adult:

    • Licensing 101
    Learn what is involved in licensing art and how to begin building a portfolio and brand.

    • The Business of Being an Artist
    Learn the unique side of running a creative business. Essential for all art majors and freelance artists.
All programs can be customized to fit specific needs, ages and facilities. Honorariums begin at $175 plus expenses (dependent on number of presentations, supplies, length of program and distance traveled.)


Contact Information:
E-mail: gail@gailgreen.net
Website: http://www.sweetpetatoes.com
Blog: http://www.gailgreen.blogspot.com

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