Abernathy House Publishing
Sandy Seeley Walling
Author
~ Illustrator
School, Library and Event Speaking
I love to speak to students or to children and adults about my books, the process
of writing, illustrating and publishing; and the journey of the story from idea to book. I am available for school and public
library visits across the country. Some of my popular workshops are:
Meeting
the Kids at the Beach with Herman (Children, Preschool-Kindergarten) The youngest audiences meet A
Day at the Beach and Herman the Hermit Crab through reading and discussion. (30 minutes)
Master coloring master provided.
Meeting an Author/Illustrator –
What do we do? (Children, Grade 1-2) The children are introduced to A Day at the Beach, ABCs
at the Zoo!, Herman the Hermit Crab!, and Helga, the Hippopotamouse. Student’s are given a brief walk through
each book and I explain how the pictures were drawn and where the ideas came from. Helpful ideas are given to aspiring artists.
(1 hour) Master find-a-word and coloring sheets provided. (Digital demonstrations available.)
The Story Behind the Story (Children, Grade 3-4) Every child has natural curiosity --using illustrations,
text, and research--we explore the challenges behind ABCs at the Zoo! and learn the importance
of research for both authors and illustrators. What's an author's life like? How much do we get paid? What about rejection
and revision? Actual dummies and press sheets will be displayed. (1 – 1.5 hour) Master find-a-word and matching sheets
provided. (Digital demonstrations available.)
Writing, Illustrating
& Publishing – How it’s done, is it for you? (Grade 4 to 12) This session focuses on the technical
aspect of the book and printing industry. Topics discussed are: discipline; editing; contacting publishers; query letters;
handling rejection; rewriting; redrawing; research; copyright; plagiarizing; finding a publisher, and marketing.
To schedule a visit, contact: Ginny Saunders
Abernathy House Publishing
PO
Box 1109, Yarmouth, ME 04096-2109 207-838-6170 ~ 734-687-6283 fax
