School Visits!
I love coming to classrooms (virtual or in-person) and I fill each session with reading, science, and art! My visits aren't just about listening, they're about DOING! I show fun props, artwork, science tools, and have the kids join me for some drawing too.
Prebook sales are not required but are very much encouraged and appreciated! I can help arrange sales with your local bookstore or books can be purchased directly from me.
Rates:
Please know I'm always happy to work with YOUR school's budget.
VIRTUAL: $150 for one 45 min period.
IN PERSON: $300 for one 45 min period. $600 for a half day. $1000 for full day.
Locations:
VIRTUAL: anywhere!
IN PERSON: Within one hour of Seattle/Eastside area. (Mileage rates apply for locations outside of this.)
The Author/Illustrator Path
(all grades)
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A reading of your choice of Ellie's books
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Ellie's path from artsy-fartsy kid to published author/illustrator
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Advice for future author/illustrators
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A fun writing prompt and draw-a-long.
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Q&A
Joulia Copernicus
(grades 2-5)
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A reading of It's a Round, Round World! or The Reason for the Seasons
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Live demos (with audience participation) of Sailing Ships, Crow's Nest, Lunar Eclipse, and Tilted Earth.
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Curricular materials for teachers
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Drawing demo
How to Hug a Pufferfish
(grades K-2)
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A few minutes on my journey to author/illustrator
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A reading of How to Hug a Pufferfish
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What "boundaries" are and types of boundaries
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Advocating for your personal space needs
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Drawing and "reading" emotions
Making comics and graphic novels
(grades 3-7)
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A few minutes on my journey to author/illustrator
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Important elements of comic art
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Writing a manuscript for a graphic novel
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Illustrating panels
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Tips on making your own comics
Pollinators
(grades 1-3)
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My journey
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A reading of Bea's Bees or Home is Calling
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The importance of pollinators
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How to identify bees and butterflies
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How pollination works
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How to draw bees and butterflies
Brick by Brick storytelling
(grades 2-5)
Best for small groups
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Students write and illustrate their own story using Legos to inspire their setting, characters, and action.
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I'll bring the Legos, you make the printouts