Cynthea Liu is author of PARIS PAN TAKES THE DARE (Putnam), a humorous mystery novel for girls and boys (grades 4-7). Her novel THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA (grades 7-12) is part of Speak’s bestselling S.A.S.S. series. Cynthea also has authored WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE, available in paperback.

Based in Chicago, Cynthea has spoken for a number of schools in Illinois and across the country. She is also a frequent guest author for American Library Association, American Association of School Librarians, Illinois School Media Library Association. She has also been a featured author in the Chicago Sun Times and on ABC Chicago 7.

Events:

Cynthea’s school visits are designed to inform, engage and inspire. Most of all, she makes learning about writing, story development, and authorship FUN. She specializes in grades 3-8 and high school students.

Presentations:

The REAL Life of an Author (large assemblies or classrooms, grades 5-12.) Includes videos, music, and a game show. Emphasis: plot, character, revision and voice.

So You Think You Can Write? A Reader’s Theatre (grade-level assemblies or classrooms, grades 3-4. Includes videos, music, and some seriously funny acting! Emphasis: story arc, revision, writing from experience. )

Write at the Top of Your Voice (classrooms only, grades 5-12)
Attendees develop the one thing that makes writing stand out like no other–voice! Interactive exercises help participants gauge if their voices are cracking or singing loud and clear.

Format:

An ideal session with Cynthea is 90 minutes which includes an interactive presentation, Q&A, and a signing where every student receives an autographed bookmark or bookplate from Cynthea, regardless of whether or not the recipient has purchased a book.

Cynthea is very comfortable working with large and small audiences. She can speak to several grade levels in a day without sacrificing quality time with the students. Max 3 sessions per day.

Fees: One session: $300. Two: $500. Three: $600. Mention this directory, and NO out-of-town travel or lodging charges will apply. Cynthea also enjoys working with schools in need and can work with *all* schools to fit a visit into your budget.

Contact Information:

Email: cynthea@cynthealiu.com
Website: http://www.cynthealiu.com