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Extreme Author Visits: Going EXTRA for a Special Guest

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Extreme Author Visits: Going EXTRA for a Special Guest

We all know that illustrator and author visits inspire students in the moment. How can you take it to the next level so they leave a lasting impact on everyone from your youngest kindergartner to your principal, parents, and even your most reluctant reader? In this webinar, Stacey Rattner, the "leaping librarian," will share all her tips on how to host an extreme visit in your school. Come away from this webinar inspired with easy-to-replicate models for schoolwide engagement, from mural creation to book birthday parties and more. The perfect time to begin setting the stage for next school year's visits is not September… it's now!

Gain ideas on how to:

  • Foster initial connections in the publishing world
  • Collaborate with teachers on advance preparation projects
  • Provide your guest and learners with one unforgettable school visit

About the Presenter

Stacey Rattner is the K-6 librarian at Castleton Elementary School in upstate Castleton, New York. She is active on social media where you can always find a picture or two of Stacey and her students leaping on Twitter @staceybethr and @C_ESLibrary and her blog librarianleaps.blogspot.com.

MLA Citation

Rattner, Stacey B. "Extreme Author Visits: Going EXTRA for a Special Guest." School Library Connection, June 2019, schoollibraryconnection.com/Content/Webinar?LearningModuleId=2212424&topicCenterId=2247903.

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