I love speaking to large groups, addressing concepts that are important to me.
Topics include:
1. Peas and Carrots: When stories and songs go together (Can partner with live performance by The Happy Racers)
2. One Hundred Times: Six elements to consider when writing or choosing a picture book
3. Big Hairy Loudness: Books for boys
4. A Nest: Quiet books in scary times
Honorarium: $2,000 per day, plus expenses

School / Library Visits
I really enjoy visiting children, who never ever ever stop surprising and inspiring me. My school sessions are lively and personal. I introduce many important writing concepts, focusing on my two writing “pots”--which I call my “Things That Really Happen Pot” and “Imagination Pot.” Children see the connection between my personal life and the books I create through power point photographs. Although I don’t sell the books myself, it’s important to me to include book sales at these events.
$1,500 per day plus expenses.

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I’ve created something very special for budget battered schools wanting an innovative, low-cost alternative to a “real live author visit.”

DVD “Your Story, Your Way” is lively, personal, engaging and chock-full of writing tricks. Inspire students to write a complete story with this video and 10-page guide.

• Life of an Author Peek inside my 150-year-old stone house and meet my family. Then walk across the creek, through town, to my colorful studio in an old woolen mill.
• Tricks of the Trade For the first time, I share my lively, personal approach to writing a complete story. Students are sure to gain confidence as I share my inside tips.
• Instructional Booklet Ten pages of fun exercises supplement the video. Writing concepts include: “The Idea,” “Getting Ready” (pre-writing), “Beginning,” “Middle,” “Voice,” “Practice Makes Better” (revising), “Describer Words,” and “Ending.”

Grades K-6 $69.95, introductory special $39.95

For more information, and To Order: DoubleCake.net

To book Barbara Joosse:
Mark Meckel
9 Music Square South, 119
Nashville, TN 37203
615-403-5757
streetsing@aol.com