It's a high energy program with A LOT of audience participation. The emphasis is on imagination and using it to create a story from start to finish. Improvisation, silly voices, and goofy jokes pull it all together. I'm available for assemblies, classroom visits, art and writing workshops, parent nights, book signings and everything else in between.

Writing and art workshops are available for any type of group. I'll work with you to develop a hands on project oriented experience for elementary or college students, writers, families, illustrators, or educators. Contact me with your needs, and I'm sure we can develop a valuable experience.

Need me for 3 to 5 days or longer to work with students in an intensive and fun environment to develop deeper understandings of the writing or artistic process? Give me a holler! I am also available for ANIMATION in-residence workshops. All in-residence programs stress teamwork and imagination.

An author event at your library is an excellent way to attract kids and families. Whether it's a formal presentation, a book reading, book signing, or workshop I'd be willing to work with you to create an exciting day or evening program to get your community revved-up about reading.

I have been a guest speaker at many national, state, and local conferences. ALA, ABA, PaLA, PSLA, SCBWI, KSRA, and IRA to name a few. I enjoy sharing my twenty plus years of publishing experiences with teachers, librarians, and reading specialists as well as sharing with them some fun ways to use my books as teaching aids

A special multimedia presentation that works shows students how writing, art, and creativity all play a part in the creation of a picture book and the creation of a movie. Having worked as a Disney artist on Beauty and the Beast and Rescuers Down Under, I would love to speak with you about presentations, workshops, in-residences etc... dealing with this topic. I have presented this to groups ranging in age from elementary to high school with great success. It is a great way to expose students to not only the fun of creating books and films but also the importance of teamwork.