Hello you hardworking teachers, librarians, program planners and parents! The fact that you are here shows your dedication to finding that perfect someone who will entertain, excite and inspire your audience while at the same time fit a budget drawn up by someone with the last name of Scrooge.
Yeah, well, good luck with that.

KIDDING.

Of course, I am that special someone and here’s why:

- I love talking to kids and teens.
 They’re smart. They’re funny. And they give wicked fashion advice.

- I love talking about writing. Let’s be honest - my knowledge and wit are lost on my dog.

- I’ve got loads of writing experience from three published books to over 45 magazine articles and stories, non-fiction and fiction, and even served a short stint as a teen advice columnist! Honest!

- I was a teacher before a writer so I can handle a roomful of kids, no problemo.

Presentations and Workshops

Below are a few programs to choose from - or feel free to invent your own! I am happy to design a program to fit your groups’ skill level, interests and needs. All programs include a Q & A session and book signing and can be geared to any age group - kindergarten through adults.

• Working In Your Jammies! - An author’s life
  
• A Novel Approach to Writing - How a kernel of an idea grows into a novel
  
• Search and RE-Search - The 4-1-1 on Historical Fiction and/or Non Fiction Writing
  
• Be Wise - Revise! - The Secrets to Revision
  
• Great Characters and How to Write Them - Our favorite book characters & what they teach us

When appropriate, I will read and use examples from my latest books:

HAVEN (Blooming Tree Press) October 20, 2009

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: A WWII Scrapbook (Marshall Cavendish) April 1, 2010

For the 2009 - 2010 school year, speaking fees are:
One presentation: $300.
Two presentations: $500.
Three presentations or 4 hours: $600
Please note: Visits more than 30 miles outside Chicago will be charged extra for travel expenses.

Please visit my website for detailed descriptions of my books, their teacher guides, reading guides and even corresponding recipes! See you there!

Contact Information:

Email: beverlypatt@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.beverlypatt.com
Additional Website: http://www.classof2k9.com