I love to bring all of my classroom experience as a teacher into the classroom and inspire kids to create comics and love learning. Here are a few topics thatI love to discuss with kids.
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- The research process. How do I use the lessons kids learn in the classroom about finding information and responsible research when I create a book? A good way to reinforce that a research unit matters!
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- How I write narration and dialogue to create a comic. Lots of kids loveto write stories. And who doesn’t love comics? Turn the kids loose andenhance their writing skills.
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- A general talk about how I created my book.
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- A mix of the above, and a topic that you would like me to cover. I’m open to ideas!
- A mix of the above, and a topic that you would like me to cover. I’m open to ideas!
-Nicole, Scioto Darby Elementary, Columbus
“David is such an engaging speaker for middle grade readers! Our third, fourth, and fifth grade students hung on his every word and enjoyed participating in David’s visit by acting out scenes and asking questions. Our students are looking forward to the next book.“
-Kelly, Washington Elementary, Hilliard
“My 4th grade students loved having David visit! They were engaged and learned a lot about creating comics/graphic novels, including how to perform research and how to write to a specific audience. David gave my students practical advice and ideas about how to create their own comics about food history. They kept asking me if he could come back and visit again!”
-Bethany, Larson Middle School, Grandview Heights
“Nina really loved the class. It was well done with a high level of instruction. She loves creating stories and continues to make minicomics!”
-Nina’s Mom, comics workshop at McConnell Arts Center
Considering an author visit for your elementary or middle-grade students? Here’s a little background with all the info you need, including pricing for 2024. Feel free to share it with any teachers, librarians, parents, or PTO members in your circle. For more details, questions about presentation options or content, or to lock in a date, just reach out to me at davidrickert7@gmail.com. See rates below.
Rates
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- In-Person Visit ………. $250/hr
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- Half Day Visit ………….$400
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- Full Day Visit …………..$700
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- Virtual Visit……………..$200/hr
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- An evening with the author…. $200/hr
Wirth the exception of virtual visits, these are rates for the greater Columbus Ohio area. For other visits that might require more extensive travel or an overnight, please email me at davidrickert7@gmail.com for more information.
I don’t bring books with me, so you will have to contact a local bookstore to get copies for students to purchase and have me sign
