Authors’ Booking Service is
pleased to announce that children’s author Harry
Endrulat is now scheduling visits to
Ontario schools for the coming school year.
This author is available
Monday to Friday for school visits.
Harry would love to plan a
visit to your school or library. His rate is $250 per session, $425 for
two sessions, $650 for three, and $750 for a full day (maximum four
sessions). There is no travel charge for schools that are located
between Kitchener-Waterloo and the GTA. For travel outside this area,
the standard kilometre rate applies.
Harry is a member of The
Writers’ Union of Canada, and so schools wishing to invite him may be
eligible for a travel and fee subsidy to offset the cost of his visit.
Contact us for details of this program.
Praise for Harry’s
Presentations
“Harry Endrulat,
author of A Bear in War, came to Erin Centre Middle School in
Peel for two days during the last academic year to do a reading and
writing workshop with our grade 6 classes. The staff and students were
captivated by his engaging manner and with his story about how the book
came to be. He conducted a full-day workshop with selected classes and
led them through the publishing process from start to finish. Using the
framework of the Max and Ruby books, each student created their own Max
and Ruby story, which we subsequently printed for the students to keep.
Harry returned later to do follow-up activities with the students. I
would highly recommend Harry Endrulat as a visiting author. His rapport
with the students and staff was exemplary and inspiring!”
—Kerry Marsh,
Teacher-Librarian, Erin Centre Middle School
“It has been such a
pleasure working with you and everyone at Seneca Hill has been so
impressed!”
—Donna Smith,
Teacher-Librarian, Seneca Hill Public School
"Harry’s touching
presentation on A Bear in War brought the book alive for the
students. His detailed information on the writing of the story gave
students wonderful insight into an author’s job and the process of
writing a book.”
—Katherine
Shaw, Teacher-Librarian, Edenwood Middle School
“It was great to have
you here and we all enjoyed and learned from your presentation!"
—Elizabeth
Walters, Teacher-Librarian, Sunnybrook School
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Published Works
A Bear in War Key Porter
Books Limited 2008
Published Works in
the Max & Ruby Series
Animals Key Porter
Books Limited 2008
Bugs and
Creatures Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Family and
Friends Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Fireman Max Key Porter
Books Limited 2007
Max and the
Beanstalk Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Max and the
Easter Bunny Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Max and
Ruby’s Christmas Tree Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Max and
Ruby’s Storybook Collection Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Max Dresses
Up Key Porter Books Limited 2007
Max Is It Key Porter
Books Limited 2007
Max Meets
Morris Key Porter Books Limited 2007
Max’s
Birthday Key Porter Books Limited 2007
Max’s
Favourite Things Key Porter Books Limited 2007
Max’s Rocket
Run Key Porter Books Limited 2007
Max’s Work
of Art Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Ruby Riding
Hood Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Ruby Writes
a Story Key Porter Books Limited 2007
Ruby’s Magic
Act Key Porter Books Limited 2007
Ruby’s
Skating Day Key Porter Books Limited 2007
Ruby’s Tea
Party Key Porter Books Limited 2009
Sleep Tight,
Max Key Porter Books Limited 2008
Super Max
Saves the World Key Porter Books Limited 2008
The Big
Picture Key Porter Books Limited 2009
The Max and
Ruby Reader Collection: Volume I Key Porter
Books Limited 2008
Toys Key Porter
Books Limited 2008
Awards and Nominations
Ontario Library Association’s
Silver Birch Express 2010
The Children’s Literature
Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award 2009
Starred selection, Canadian
Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids and Teens 2009
Harry Endrulat’s
Presentation Details
Harry’s presentations are
very interactive, which makes them more interesting and rewarding for
the audience (and the author). Harry offers three different
presentations:
Presentation I: The
Reluctant Reader
Age Range: Kindergarten to
Grade 8
Number of Students: Small
classes to entire schools
Program: 45 minutes to 1 hour
A reluctant reader in his
youth, Harry avoided reading and writing at all costs. In fact, it
wasn’t until he was in his teens that one book turned his life
around—and he suddenly became passionate about literature. In this
intriguing presentation, Harry provides real-life examples of his past
to help children get hooked on reading and writing. He also delves into
the writing process and the importance of discovering one’s own family
history. After reading A Bear in War, Harry shows
the students original artwork used in the book, archival photos of the
family, images taken from the Canadian War Museum (including those of
Teddy in his glass case), and authentic World War I memorabilia. A
question-and-answer session follows. After this presentation, as an
added bonus, Harry offers a reading from one of his Max & Ruby
titles (he has written 26 books based on the show on Treehouse TV) and
a complimentary Max & Ruby colouring sheet specifically for the
school’s kindergarten classes.
Presentation II: A
Bear in War—Remembrance Day
Presentation
Age Range: Kindergarten to
Grade 8
Number of Students: Small
classes to entire schools
Program: 45 minutes to 1 hour
For A
Bear in War, Harry starts the
presentation with a discussion about World War I, the impact that the
conflict had on the Rogers family, and the significance of Remembrance
Day. After reading the book to the children, Harry shows the students
original artwork used in the book, archival photos of the family,
images taken from the Canadian War Museum (including those of Teddy in
his glass case), and authentic World War I memorabilia. Harry also
delves into the writing process and the difficulties he encountered
bringing this amazing story into print. A question-and-answer session
follows if there is time.
Presentation III: Max
& Ruby Series
Grade Range: Kindergarten to
Grade 4 (some flexibility here)
Number of Students: 30
students (some flexibility here)
Program: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Created specifically with
younger students in mind, Harry runs a Max & Ruby writing workshop.
Children work collaboratively with the author to create their own Max
& Ruby story, while learning the basics of the writing and editing
process. Students receive a poster publicizing the author’s visit and a
Max & Ruby colouring sheet. After the workshop, Harry takes the
students’ text and places it in designed pages with existing Max &
Ruby illustrations. The end result is an original Max & Ruby story
that the kids can share with family, friends, and the rest of the
school. This presentation can also be geared toward writing fractured
fairy tales.
Presentation IV:
Writing Workshop
Age Range: Grades 5 to 8
(some flexibility here)
Number of Students: 30
students (some flexibility here)
Program: 45 minutes to 1
hour; extended workshop 2 to 3 hours
This interactive workshop is
tailored specifically for slightly older students and meets curriculum
requirements. Harry provides a thorough overview of the writing
process, including such topics as generating ideas, the “hook,” the
main components of a story (introduction, crisis, climax, dénouement),
plot, setting, character development, voice, editing, and more! For
longer sessions, the students generate their own ideas for stories
(based on family artifacts, a special toy, or a stuffed animal), create
in-depth character descriptions, and map out detailed plot outlines.
The children then proceed to write their own stories, using the process
steps they learned earlier in the workshop. Handouts help the students
organize their stories, while Harry provides direction and support.
Additional
Presentation Details
Grades: There is some
flexibility here. Please discuss with the author in advance.
Maximum Number of Students:
There is some flexibility here. Please discuss with the author in
advance.
Venues: The author is
comfortable in all settings.
Equipment and other
requirements: DVD player, TV, projector, video screen, computer
Staff: A teacher or librarian
should be in attendance during the presentations.
Other Presentations
for Adults
Harry Endrulat is also
available for keynote addresses and professional development days for
teachers and librarians. During a session, Harry takes the audience
through the creative writing process (generating ideas, the “hook,”
research, character development, etc.). He also discusses the
publishing industry (having worked as an in-house and freelance editor
for many years) and the difficulties in getting one’s book into print.
If requested, Harry is willing to create presentations that address the
unique interests of the audience.
