Illustrator and Writer
| Region: | Michigan |
| Age Levels: | 5-10 and 11-13 |
| Will Travel: | < 25 miles |
| Skype Visit: | No |
| SCBWI Profile: | Member Profile |
| Speaker Email: | sunbirdone@aol.com |
| Publications |
Bio:
I am both a writer and an illustrator. My specialties are short stories, poetry, middle grade, and cartoons. My work has been published in a variety of children's magazines and poetry collections. Some of the magazines include Highlights, Spider, Humpty Dumpty, Pockets, MAD Kids, Cracked, Games, Kid Zone, Boys' Quest, Hopscotch, Fun For Kidz, Spellbound, My Friend, and Wee Ones. I am currently working on some manuscripts for middle grade novels.
Presentation Description:
I visit schools to teach kids how to draw cartoons. I offer popular, one-day afterschool workshops as well as daytime visits and also work with groups through libraries, churches, scouts, or similar organizations.
The afterschool cartooning workshop lasts an hour and a half and is a one-time seminar, although you may schedule more than one. The workshop serves as an introduction to drawing cartoon characters and also deals with creating original cartoons by the student, humor techniques, and the development of a personal style. A variety of hands-on activities are presented. No experience is required, and students at any level will be able to demonstrate finished drawings by following an easy step-by-step process. Materials are included, and each student also receives sample cartoons to take home.
Group Size: 20-80 kids.
Fees: For afterschool workshops, the school charges each student who registers a fee (usually between $12-20) and the school keeps a portion of the money. For daytime visits, flat fees are generally $150 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour. All fees are subject to change.
Speaker Availability: I am available during the school year.