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continue • , "John's perspective helped my <br /> t <br /> Mr. Bemis' visit with kids make so many connections <br /> our • - and <br /> Donna with their reading and writing!"Cook, principal <br /> Bethany Baker,teacher <br /> PROGRAMS: Burlington Day School <br /> IGNITING WRITING Grades:3-12 Audience size: up to 500 Length:45 minutes <br /> John shares how reading,Southern folklore,history,and music ignited his writing. John offers young writers advice <br /> about how to create engaging stories based on personal passions and interests. Students come on-stage to act out a <br /> musical version of the legend of John Henry. This presentation is great for assemblies and can be adapted to fit the <br /> grade-level of the audience. A dynamic and interactive program that will leave students inspired to read and write! <br /> WRITING WORKSHOPS Grades:3-12 Audience size:up to 50 Length:45-6o minutes <br /> Through John's engaging lessons,students will learn the process writers follow to create interesting stories. John <br /> leads the students through exciting exercises that will help young writers come up with ideas and get stories started. <br /> He shares how he uses story maps,the importance of revising,and what to do when you get writer's block. John is <br /> happy to adapt his workshops to support the lessons of classroom teachers. <br /> BATTLE OF THE BOOKS TEAM PUMP UP Grades:4-8 Audience size:up to 5o Length:45 minutes <br /> John's novel The Nine Pound Hammer is on the 2012-2o13 Battle of the Books list for middle school. John will help <br /> teams get excited to read the B.O.B.list. His talk will cover all the books on the list,helping students make <br /> connections about character,plot,genre,and theme. Get your school's B.O.B.team pumped up to read! <br /> John is also available for: <br /> Weeklong Writing Residencies • Inspiring Keynote Addresses • Book Fair Kick-offs <br /> Book Club Talks • Teacher In-Services • Young Author Celebrations&Awards Programs <br /> ...as well as free Skype talks! <br /> FEES.. <br /> Full-day school visits are $800, plus travel <br /> Half-day school visits are $450, plus travel. <br /> iA <br /> *Travel includes mileage from Hillsborough,NC <br /> as well as hotel if the visit requires an overnight stay. <br /> To book a school visit or for more <br /> information, • John at <br /> john'iohnclaudebemis.com <br /> To find out more about John <br /> and his books visit <br /> www.JOHNCLAUDEBEMIS.com <br />