Alice
B. McGinty
"Language is like music," says Alice McGinty. "When I write, I
play with words and ideas, and put them together to create something exciting
and new."
Alice B. McGinty, the author of 40 children's books, writes both fiction and nonfiction. Her most recent picture book, Darwin (2009, biography, illustrated by Mary Azarian, Houghton Mifflin) received starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and SLJ, and is included on Booklist's 2009 Top Ten Biographies for Youth. Her recent fiction books include Thank You, World (2007, illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin, Dial Books) and Eliza's Kindergarten Surprise (2007, illustrated by Nancy Speir, Marshall Cavendish). A sequel to Eliza's Kindergarten Surprise is due out in Fall, 2010. Ms. McGinty has written many other nonfiction books about subjects ranging from tarantulas to history to nutrition.
"There is nothing I like better than to share my enthusiasm for books and writing with children," says Ms. McGinty. Her school programs are engaging, energetic, and creative. As well as doing traditional author visits, keynotes, and assemblies, her programs include:Catch the Rhythm: Using poetry, spoken language, books, and song, participants will catch the rhythm of language. We'll write it, clap it, move it, sing it, and drum it! (Grades K - 3, workshop or assembly)
What's So Funny: From outrageous characters to silly situations to pure nonsense, we'll explore humor in writing and practice the skills you need to make your writing funny. (Grades 3 - 6, workshop or assembly)
A Kindergarten Surprise As Eliza does in the story, Eliza's Kindergarten Surprise, students will make Mommy dolls and explore art and writing as outlets for feelings. (Kindergarten – workshop)
Conference Presentation: The Psychological Connection - Emotional Power in Writing: Explore the elements which give writing depth and power by uncovering the psychological elements below the surface. This program examines what psychologists have learned about human emotion and behavior and applies that knowledge to the art of children's literature and writing. (Adults' writers, librarians, teachers)
Alice McGinty is the Co-Regional Advisor for SCBWI Illinois and lives in Urbana, IL with her husband and teenage sons. See her website for more detailed information about her publications and programs.
Contact Information:
Email:alice@mcgintyzone.com
Website: http://www.alicebmcginty.com
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