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Celia
Godkin
Authors’
Booking Service is pleased to announce that children’s author Celia
Godkin is now scheduling visits for the coming school year.
Celia
is primarily interested in visiting schools and libraries in Eastern
Ontario, though she will consider traveling to other parts of the
province. Please check with us for dates.
Celia’s
rate is $250 per session plus travel costs.
Here
is what Mary Zaremba had to say about Celia’s presentation:
“I
remember your talk about really observing life. Thank you for
touching my life with your interest in this world. Thank you for your
gift of self to us.”
And
Nancy Woodruff:
“Celia
Godkin gave a wonderful presentation which completely engaged the
students (who) were highly interested and inspired by her work. They
asked many questions to which Celia responded in a very enthusiastic
and patient manner. She is incredibly knowledgeable about nature and
environmental issues as well as about the art of writing and
illustration and has a wonderful rapport with the audience.”
This
author is a member of The Writers Union of Canada and therefore
organizations wishing to book her may qualify for funding to assist
with fee and travel costs. For details, please contact us.
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SELECTED
BIBLIOGRAPHY: CELIA GODKIN
Wolf
Island,
Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 1989. New edition, 2006
Ladybug
Garden,
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1995.
Sea
Otter Inlet,
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1997.
Flying
Lessons,
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1999.
When
the Giant Stirred: Legend of a Volcanic Island,
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2002.
Fire!
The Renewal of a Forest,
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2006.
Hurricane!
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2008
DETAILS
OF CELIA’S PRESENTATIONS
Two
of the following topics can usually be covered in a one hour reading:
• Putting
a book together - what it takes
• Wolf
Island -
story; discussion of wolves, population dynamics etc.
• Ladybug
Garden -
story; discussion of harmful and beneficial insects etc.
• Sea
Otter Inlet -
story; discussion of sea otters, kelp forests etc.
• When
the Giant Stirred -
story; discussion of Polynesians, volcanoes, tsunamis
• Flying
Lessons
– told with puppets; recommended for K – 2.
• Fire! –
forest ecology and the impact of fires on forest plants and animals.
• Hurricane!
– how nature survives super storms and even helps protect human
communities
Readings
are accompanied by a powerpoint presentation of the illustrations and
illustration process. The ecology behind the story is explained and
questions are encouraged. Information Guides are available on line for
the first three books. Teacher presentations are also available on how
to use these titles to teach ecology.
Overview of Specifics
from Celia:
I will present to
grades K - 6 only.
Maximum number of
students per session: 60
I am willing to
do larger groups if a microphone can be provided and students are
seated comfortably
Do also offer...
Professional
Development Workshops
I'm comfortable in a
classroom, library, auditorium or gymnasium, although I prefer
a library
I
require: equipment for a powerpoint presentation (computer and
projector plus a screen). Alternatively, I can bring an old style slide
projector.
Download
Celia's free teacher information guides here:
Sea Otter Inlet
Wolf Island
Ladybug Garden
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