School Visits
&
Appearances
Ellen with some
of her friends
One of my very favorite things to do is visit
schools and work in the classroom.
Assemblies are also possible.

I can speak on the writing process, book
production and life as an author, nonfiction
adventures and journalism as a career, or
do creative writing and poetry seminars and
workshops. I also often talk about the
"stories behind the stories" in my books.

A major goal is reaching out to young adults
through my novels, letting them know they're
not alone in their problems and discussing
ways to make better decisions than my
protagonists often do. There is help for kids
caught up in drugs, abuse or thoughts of
suicide. I have become a voice for this
generation and appreciate the opportunity to
speak to groups of young adults.

Because appearances vary by length and
demand, fees are negotiable. Please
contact me to discuss budget and
scheduling requirements.
Beyond school visits, I am a seasoned
speaker and often conduct workshops at
conferences; college level classes; teacher
and librarian events; PTA and parent
events; and other writing- related programs.

I also enjoy giving poetry readings, working
with at-risk and prison populations.
You Might Catch Up With Me:

August 7-10, 2009
SCBWI Los Angeles

August 25, 2009
TRICKS LAUNCH PARTY
7 p.m. Barnes & Noble
Reno NV

August 27, 2009
Grassroots Books
Reno NV

September 18, 2009
Lake Tahoe Writers Club

September 22, 2009
Norman OK


September 23, 2009
7 p.m., Carpenter Branch
St. Louis Public Libraries
St. Louis MO


September 24, 2009

DeSoto High School

DeSoto M
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September 24, 2009
7 p.m., Barnes & Noble
Fenton MO


September 25, 2009
Lake Forest HS
Lake Forest IL

September 25, 2009
7 p.m., Borders
Orland Park IL

September 26, 2009
Anderson's YA Conference
Chicago IL

September 27, 2009
2 p.m., Barnes & Noble
Oak Brook IL

September 28, 2009
7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Lexington KY

September 29, 2009
6:30 p.m., Schuler Books
Okemos MI

September 30, 2009
7 p.m., Borders
Ann Arbor MI

October 1, 2009
7 p.m., Barnes & Noble
Portage MI
Please Note: Due to heavy demand
for my time, I am limiting school
visits for the '09-'10 school year.
Please contact me as early as
possible to arrange a visit.

Teleconferencing opportunities are
available.