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Kids love hearing books read by authors!
Tricia loves to visit schools, bookstores and libraries!
It's a perfect fit.
ThingsAsian kids books offer children
creative ways to think about another culture (or their
own). The books are an excellent combination of poetry,
non-fiction, narrative non-fiction and cultural information.
A Great Compliment
to the Classroom
These books fit extremely well into classroom teaching
on history, culture, non-fiction, poetry, writing, artistic
expression and much more. Author readings encourage
children to think about their own writing differently,
to take their writing more seriously and to read more.
Age Range for
Excellent Author Visits
Children from kindergarden to 5th grade receive these
books with enthusiam and serious interest. The images
appeal to all classrooms and the text works well for
younger grades to hear and for older grades to emulate.
Tricia tailors the readings to the hearer's age level.
When reading to younger children she emphasizes content
that is accessable to pre and early readers and asks
questions that help children relate their own experiences
with the cultural content of the books. With older students
Tricia adapts her questions and presentation to emphasize
and help them understand the process of researching,
writing and editing pieces. Regardless of grade level,
she encourages students to practice, enjoy and value
their own storytelling and writing.
Contact Tricia
Email
Tricia to plan an author visit, for additional
author visit information, and about fees.
Book Sales
One of the most popular questions Tricia hears at author
visits is, “Where can I buy the books?”
Tricia will provide copies for sale at a reduced price.
Order forms will be provided in advance and pre-ordered
books may be shipped directly to the school. Autographing
may be done on site or in advance depending on time
restrictions for the event.
ThingsAsian Press
Tricia's books are published by ThingsAsian Press, a
San Francisco based publisher, and are distributed by
Ingram. For more information about the publisher or
about the books' distribution, please visit ThingsAsian
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Responses
from Teachers
& Librarians
Tricia's demeanor with the kids was excellent.
- Michael, 5th Gr. Teacher (San
Francisco USD)
Tricia, thank you so much for coming to our school. The kids
had a great time and may have even learned a thing or two...
- Cregg, 2nd Gr. Teacher (Daly City
USD)
Thank you for visiting our Family Library Night. You did a
wonderful job with our students, and they continue to talk
about you and your books. You certainly made a wonderful impression
on these youngsters. One was going to use her paper cut art
to use in writing her own book. - Marsha, Librarian
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The opportunity to meet an author
gives children a new sense of interest in their own
writing. Kids grasp the link between their writing assignments
and what can be created from their work. The Asian theme
of these books also invites kids into a world rich with
fascinating creatures, myths and traditions. Chinese
culture bursts with color and life, making an author
visit a gold mine of interest for children.
Preparing for
an Author Visit
Teachers, librarians, PTA members and principals have
a tremendous influence on how much kids learn from and
enjoy an author’s visit. Here are some suggestions
to help everyone prepare for the day...
Tell the students Tricia is coming. It sounds obvious,
but often kids aren’t told what’s happening
next. Their anticipation, and the time to think of questions,
lends a great spirit to the author visit. To help announce
and remind students of a coming visit, display the books
in the school library and post a display of book covers
in a centralized hallway or in classrooms.
Encourage classes to think up questions about the books’
illustrations, writing styles, cultural content, the
writing process and book making.
Host a drawing in which the winner(s) receive a signed
book(s).
Encourage classes to welcome the author by painting
banners or posters, and by making bookmarks.
Since the books have a strong Asian theme, make the
day of the visit a theme day at the school. For an Asian
theme, kids can wear red and gold clothes, write stories
(or draw pictures) about dragons or firecrackers. Each
classroom can make a paper lantern and hang it from
their doorways or create paper cut art to give to another
class as gifts. For a “culture” theme, have
kids wear clothes, bring snacks from a parent or grandparent’s
culture or write essays/draw pictures expressing their
cultural background.
Get excited with the kids! The more excited and interested
their teacher is, the more expectant the kids will be.
The more excited and interested the kids are, the more
they will learn from the author visit. |
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