Virtual & In-person!
Jen is happy to visit your school, library, book club, writing group, conference, or organization in-person. She’ll visit schools within approximately 50-mile radius of 17961, and will consider farther distances, with additional travel expenses.
She would love to visit virtually anywhere in the world!
BIG POSSIBILITIES IN TINY TREASURES
Pre-K -Grade 1, 30 minutes
Jen will read IN THE PALM OF MY HAND in an interactive story time (with props/puppets) and discuss the butterfly life cycle. Jen will highlight the universe of possibilities (potential) inside each child. It includes additional activity resources. This session is best for classrooms or small assemblies.
WORD-POWER POETRY WORKSHOP
Grades 2-8, 50 minutes
Jen will showcase, then encourage identification of some literary devices (such as, alliteration, assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, repetition) used in IN THE PALM OF MY HAND. In interactive games, the group will use these same devices to describe the stickers in their hands. This workshop is best for classrooms of up to 30 students with paper and pencils, sitting at desks or tables.
PLAYING WITH POETRY PROMPTS WORKSHOP
Grades 3-8, 50 minutes
Jen will share the lines of poetry that inspired IN THE PALM OF MY HAND, show drafts, the original manuscript, and revisions. She’ll lead the class in poetry prompt exercises, and finally use the picture book as a springboard for writing their own poems—these can be scaffolded, depending on grade level. This workshop is best for classrooms of up to 30 students with paper and pencils, sitting at desks or tables.
HOW A PICTURE BOOK IS BORN
Grades 2-adult, 45minutes
Using IN THE PALM OF MY HAND’s journey, Jen will describe the steps from story spark to published book birthday, including brainstorming, idea notebook, drafting, revising, critiquing, and publishing. She’ll also describe the dance between words and illustrations. She’ll include her four keys to making your writing goals… or any of your dreams come true. Ends with a Q&A. This presentation works for classrooms or small assemblies.
IDEA GENERATION STATION
Grades 2-adult, 45-60 minutes
In this brainstorming workshop, Jen will discuss how inspiration is everywhere. She’ll provide a variety of fun writing prompts for students to generate their own ideas for any kind of story (picture book, poem, short story, etc.) and discuss a writer’s idea notebook. She’ll include tips for increasing creativity. This workshop is best for classrooms of up to 30 students with paper and pencils, sitting at desks or tables.
WHAT WRITERS DO
Grades 2-adult, 45 minutes
Jen will describe the job of a writer, using photos and stories of her own journey as a reader and writer. We’ll also delve into the writing process (including revision—writing is rewriting). Whatever your dream is, Jen will share her four keys to making your dreams come true. Ends with a Q&A. This presentation works for classrooms or small assemblies.
*Teachers must be present for all sessions.
*Book sale prior to author visit is requested.
Jen’s Visit Rates
IN-PERSON
Full day: Up to 3 sessions, a small group lunch (if desired), and book signings. $750.
Half day: (either AM or PM): Up to 2 sessions and book signings. $400.
*Rates are for travel within 50 miles of 17961 area code. Farther distances considered, with additional travel expenses. (2022-2023 school year)
VIRTUAL (Zoom or platform of your choice)
Full day: Up to 3 sessions (Jen can mail signed bookplates). $400.
Half day: Up to 2 sessions (Jen can mail signed bookplates). $250.
Pop-In: Jen is available for (a limited number) of free 20-minute virtual visits to classes/groups reading her book. These include story time with puppets, meet the author, and Q&A. Best for Pre-K to grade 3.
She would love to visit virtually anywhere in the world!
BIG POSSIBILITIES IN TINY TREASURES
Pre-K -Grade 1, 30 minutes
Jen will read IN THE PALM OF MY HAND in an interactive story time (with props/puppets) and discuss the butterfly life cycle. Jen will highlight the universe of possibilities (potential) inside each child. It includes additional activity resources. This session is best for classrooms or small assemblies.
WORD-POWER POETRY WORKSHOP
Grades 2-8, 50 minutes
Jen will showcase, then encourage identification of some literary devices (such as, alliteration, assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, repetition) used in IN THE PALM OF MY HAND. In interactive games, the group will use these same devices to describe the stickers in their hands. This workshop is best for classrooms of up to 30 students with paper and pencils, sitting at desks or tables.
PLAYING WITH POETRY PROMPTS WORKSHOP
Grades 3-8, 50 minutes
Jen will share the lines of poetry that inspired IN THE PALM OF MY HAND, show drafts, the original manuscript, and revisions. She’ll lead the class in poetry prompt exercises, and finally use the picture book as a springboard for writing their own poems—these can be scaffolded, depending on grade level. This workshop is best for classrooms of up to 30 students with paper and pencils, sitting at desks or tables.
HOW A PICTURE BOOK IS BORN
Grades 2-adult, 45minutes
Using IN THE PALM OF MY HAND’s journey, Jen will describe the steps from story spark to published book birthday, including brainstorming, idea notebook, drafting, revising, critiquing, and publishing. She’ll also describe the dance between words and illustrations. She’ll include her four keys to making your writing goals… or any of your dreams come true. Ends with a Q&A. This presentation works for classrooms or small assemblies.
IDEA GENERATION STATION
Grades 2-adult, 45-60 minutes
In this brainstorming workshop, Jen will discuss how inspiration is everywhere. She’ll provide a variety of fun writing prompts for students to generate their own ideas for any kind of story (picture book, poem, short story, etc.) and discuss a writer’s idea notebook. She’ll include tips for increasing creativity. This workshop is best for classrooms of up to 30 students with paper and pencils, sitting at desks or tables.
WHAT WRITERS DO
Grades 2-adult, 45 minutes
Jen will describe the job of a writer, using photos and stories of her own journey as a reader and writer. We’ll also delve into the writing process (including revision—writing is rewriting). Whatever your dream is, Jen will share her four keys to making your dreams come true. Ends with a Q&A. This presentation works for classrooms or small assemblies.
*Teachers must be present for all sessions.
*Book sale prior to author visit is requested.
Jen’s Visit Rates
IN-PERSON
Full day: Up to 3 sessions, a small group lunch (if desired), and book signings. $750.
Half day: (either AM or PM): Up to 2 sessions and book signings. $400.
*Rates are for travel within 50 miles of 17961 area code. Farther distances considered, with additional travel expenses. (2022-2023 school year)
VIRTUAL (Zoom or platform of your choice)
Full day: Up to 3 sessions (Jen can mail signed bookplates). $400.
Half day: Up to 2 sessions (Jen can mail signed bookplates). $250.
Pop-In: Jen is available for (a limited number) of free 20-minute virtual visits to classes/groups reading her book. These include story time with puppets, meet the author, and Q&A. Best for Pre-K to grade 3.
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Testimonials:
"Jen came into my classroom and presented her book to the students. The students learned about being an author, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. It was a great presentation!"
Vanessa Ludwig
Kinderleben Teacher
Gillingham Charter School
"Jen Raudenbusch gave our classroom of young learners an engaging opportunity when sharing her book, In the Palm of My Hand. The students in my class got a sense of HOW and WHY books are made. Her presentation gave young learners a hands-on opportunity to hear her book read aloud, to hear about how the pictures were made, and how making a book can sometimes take a whole team of people!
Her enthusiasm and silly costume made the whole experience great!"
Morgan Schrekengost
First Grade Teacher
Gillingham Charter School
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