SCHOOL VISITS



I love to get kids excited
about reading and writing,

and to show them how
my childhood passions
turned into books.

•  Where do you get your ideas?
•  How do you write your stories and get them published? How do you do the research?
•  What advice do you have for future authors?
•  Did you always want to be an author?
•  Is it fun to be an author? Is it hard?

In her programs Michelle answers these questions, and gives students a behind-the-scenes look (using Powerpoint, and exhibits) at the publication process, including research, revision, and working with illustrators and editors.
Upon request, she can adjust her presentations to emphasize writing topics that are being taught in the classroom,
and offer workshops in creative and/or informational writing.


Equipment Needs

A table, screen, LED projector with a cable that connects to a Mac (or that connects to a computer with flash drive availability), a microphone for large assemblies.  I also do ZOOM visits.

Audience Reaction


​“Through Michelle Markel's books and visits, my students have acquired an insatiable thirst and appreciation for story, and for biography and nonfiction. Her work is important and critical to what I aim most to teach them: to be life long learners and readers.”
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– Denise Resendez, Lead Teacher, Seven Arrows School


​“At the Humboldt County’s 2015 Author’s Festival visiting children’s author, Michelle Markel was a real hit.  Students in the rural schools she visited were captivated by her presentations, talking about her books.  She inspired them be curious, write and find the joy in creating.”
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– Ann Wieland, Festival Committee Member

“I want to be an author when I grow up.” – Student, Grade 2

Email me to schedule an appearance.

 AUTHOR APPEARANCES


I've been a speaker/panelist at several conferences and programs, including CRA, CSLA, SCBWI National, SCBWI Writers Day, CATESOL, GATE, UCLA Extension's Writers Faire and other university events.

Topics include writing picture books, and writing nonfiction/picture book biographies.
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SCBWI-UK Master Class at the Theodore Bullfrog Pub in London