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Aaron Reynolds Aaron Reynolds is the author of numerous great books for kids. Aaron's presentations are hilarious and highly interactive. He has a blast doing author visits, and keeps the action hands-on and fun for all ages, pre-school through 8th grade. His programs might involve anything from cooking up a spicy salsa that would turn Emeril green with envy, to helping kids create their own graphic novel. But he always saves time for reading his books, filling kids in on all the behind-the-scenes of creating great books, and answering their every question.

Aaron's published books include:

  • CHICKS AND SALSA (Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 2005)
  • BUFFALO WINGS (Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 2007)
  • The TIGER MOTH, INSECT NINJA series (Graphic Novel series, Stone Arch Books)
  • THE TALE OF THE POISONOUS YUCK BUGS (Zonderkidz, 2005)
  • BREAKING OUT OF THE BUNGLE BIRD (Zonderkidz, 2005)
  • THE NINETEENTH OF MAQUERK (Zonderkidz, 2005.)

His upcoming titles include:

  • METAL MAN (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2008)
  • JOEY FLY, PRIVATE EYE (Graphic Novel series, Henry Holt, 2008)
  • FROM WAY IN BACK (Philomel, 2008)
  • SUPERHERO SCHOOL (Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2008)

Here's a sampling of Aaron's current presentations:

CHICKS AND SALSA FIESTA! - Aaron reads from his critically acclaimed picture book, Chicks and Salsa, makes salsa and guacamole with the kids, and participates in a question and answer brainstorm about how picture books get made. The fiesta wraps up with a final reading of the book, audience-participation style! Highly interactive and perfect for younger elementary kids, grades K-3. Preschool groups too!

GRAPHIC NOVEL INFESTATION! - Aaron introduces kids to his newest graphic novel series, Tiger Moth: Insect Ninja. Kids will discover the surprising facts behind how graphic novels are made, have a chance to ask questions, and even work with Aaron to create their own graphic novel. This presentation is ideal for grades 4-8.

Contact Information

E-mail address: aaronreynolds@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.aaron-reynolds.com

 


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