Author Visits
& Fun Stuff
Librarians, Teachers & Community Organizations
Are you interested in a Virtual Author Visit?
I'm now booking virtual school visits (and in-person locally)!
Inquiries: joann@joannsky.com
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Virtual school and library visits by an author are an exciting and engaging way to promote literacy! A virtual visit is a 25-30 minute Skype session to include a brief discussion about the story characters and theme, followed by the story reading and then a Q&A session.
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I'm a children’s author who loves rescue dogs as much as I love to write! So, naturally, I combined them! I've authored three children’s books, all with rescue dog themes and each with lessons applicable to children everywhere:
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SECOND-CHANCE SAM: King of the Junkyard
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Everyone deserves a second chance!
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Making new friends, being thankful for what we have, not to judge a book by its cover
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SANTA’S DOG
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Love is a beautiful gift!
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The importance of family, doing one’s duty, and giving of oneself to bring others happiness
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CAROL’S QUEST FOR COURAGE, A Santa’s Dog Story
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Courage grows inside each of us!
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Finding one’s voice, trying new things, and the importance of helping others
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Have other ideas you want to incorporate? Sounds great! Email me to discuss and to learn how to get a FREE virtual author visit! joann@joannsky.com
FREE Read-Alouds
I hope you enjoy and share these read-alouds for each of my children's books, along with a downloadable coloring page.
*A 2019 Kirkus Reviews' Best Book*
SECOND-CHANCE SAM
A lonely shelter dog gets a new lease on life in this fun story about acceptance.
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"A moving tribute to shelter dogs, the humans who love them, and the wisdom of looking beyond outward appearances."
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Everyone deserves a second chance!
SANTA'S DOG
Santa’s best dog falls from the sleigh and finds a family who needs him. A timeless story that shows us how love is a beautiful gift and a powerful force, even when our loved ones are far away.
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Sometimes the best gifts choose YOU!
*A 2019 IPBA Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal Winner*
CAROL'S QUEST FOR COURAGE
(A Santa's Dog Story)
Santa's singing dog is too afraid to sing! Carol leaves the North Pole in search of her voice and finds a girl in need of help. Can Carol overcome her own fears to help the girl? Root for Carol as she proves that courage grows inside each of us!
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Courage grows inside each of us!
Teacher Lesson Plans
I've developed lesson plan packets full of problem-based learning projects for grades K-5 for each of my children's books.
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Email me at joann@joannsky.com to request your FREE copy!
