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(Above) First Pres Day School - Jackson, MS
Jenny L. Cote opens up the world of creative writing for students of all ages and reading levels through fun, highly interactive workshops. Your students are certain to laugh, be surprised, and have fun learning (without realizing it!) Above all your students will be inspired to write colorful, creative stories and will want to read. She has appeared to over 6,000 students so far on her book tour, and hopes to visit your school soon.
Please consider the following options:
Lower School Visit:
• Grades K-2: Although the book series is written for readers aged 8-12, parents will enjoy reading it to younger children. Consider inviting parents to an event. Focus of talk emphasizes creative characters and includes a book reading. Suggested group time: 30 -45minutes.
• Grades 3-5: Focus of talk emphasizes the parts of a good, creative story and how a book comes together from research, writing to editing. Consider inviting parents to an event. Suggested group time: 45-60 minutes.Middle School Visit:
• Grades 6-8: Focus of talk emphasizes the elements of creative writing and how a book comes together from research, writing to editing. Q&A about the publishing process gives students a solid understanding of how books are illustrated, published and distributed. Consider inviting parents to an event. Suggested group time: 45-60 minutes.Time of Day/Event Options:
• Combined classes in an auditorium, library, cafeteria or individual classroom visits
• Breakfast with The Author/Morning Session
• Lunch with The Author/Afternoon Session before Pick-Up
• Evening PTA event/Book FairFees: For schools within driving distance of Atlanta or if Jenny will be in the area, there is no fee if she is permitted to sell books to cover expenses. Otherwise, please contact Jenny to arrange coverage of expenses.
Book Pre-Orders: Book pre-orders are preferred prior to the event to allow streamlining of the process both for Jenny and the school (see order form). Books may be personalized and signed in advance of the event, allowing more interaction time with the author and time for new book purchases to be made and signed at the event. Otherwise, a solid estimate of desired books will be needed.
Pre-Event Publicity: Jenny will provide a book trailer video that can be posted on the school website and emailed to school parents at least two weeks in advance. Also provided is a PDF promotional piece to highlight the book that can be emailed, posted on the website and printed for take-home.
To Schedule A Visit: Please contact Patricia Burney, Education and Event Director at saburney@comcast.net or 601.454.7338.Visit www.maxandliz.com for more information.
BOOK PRE-ORDER FORM PDFAccelerated Reader Program
The Ark, the Reed and the Fire Cloud has been approved for the Accelerated Reader program nationwide offering 20 points of credit.Please click the link below for more information.
Accelerated Reader Information
Comments from Students and Parents about the School Visits:
“I love your book so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I usually don’t like to read but this book was so good I read 147 pages in one day!!!!!! That might not seem like much but it is to me. Tell Max and Liz I love them and never stop giving up on your talent on writing.” SINCERELY FROM WES 12 years old, Jackson Academy, Jackson, MS
“I'm Dotsie and I go to First Pres. I'm in the middle of your book and I love it!
I just wanted to tell you that I want to be a writer and you don't know how much you have inspired me!!!!”
“I had to email you to say that 2 of my children (2nd & 3rd graders, Erin and Ryan) heard you speak at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School yesterday and could hardly wait to tell me about your book! Literally, they could not get the words out fast enough when they got in the car yesterday afternoon. They begged me to go to your website and buy the book for them...the one signed by Max and Liz, of course! It thrills me to see my children so excited about not just literature, but about Christian literature. Needless to say, I just ordered two books which I will give them at Christmas. Based on the reviews, I will probably be ordering more as gifts for friends. Thank you for sharing your gift of writing and God's word. I look forward to reading the book myself!”
“I just wanted to thank you for visiting my son's school, First Presbyterian Day School in Jackson, MS. My 3rd grader was riveted by your visit! My husband and I are reading The Ark, The Reed, and the Fire Cloud every night with our 2 youngest sons, Dylan (whom you met) and Adam, who is in the 2nd grade. Last night as Dylan said his prayers he thanked God for inspiring you to write this book. It was such a precious prayer! I wanted to pass along a note of thanks and encouragement to you, letting you know how much your work is appreciated. We anxiously await the conclusion of the book and will definitely be looking forward to your next work.”
“Hi! You came to our school (First Pres)and talked to us about the book. I LOVE YOUR BOOK!It is now currently my fav book, and probably will be in the future.I am writing my own book and hope it will be as good as yours some day! Good luck on your other books that you are writing! I'm sure that they will be just as good as the first.”
Your Biggest Fan, Kelsey
“Hey I am one of the students that you met at First Pres Day School today! I can’t wait to read your book! I actually have already written a book but I have not gotten near to publishing it yet! But I am now starting a new book today and hopefully can tell you more about it soon! I was so excited about you coming and I am glad I got to hear you speak! Tell Max and Liz I said hey!” Molly
