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Authors’
Booking Service is pleased to announce that children’s author Celia
Godkin is now scheduling visits for the coming school year.
Celia
is primarily interested in visiting schools and libraries in Eastern
Ontario, though she will consider traveling to other parts of the
province. Please check with us for dates.
Celia’s rate is $250 plus HST per session plus travel costs.
Here is what Mary Zaremba had to say about Celia’s presentation:
“I remember your talk about really observing life. Thank you for touching my life with your interest in this world. Thank you for your gift of self to us.”
And Nancy Woodruff:
“Celia Godkin gave a wonderful presentation which completely engaged the students (who) were highly interested and inspired by her work. They asked many questions to which Celia responded in a very enthusiastic and patient manner. She is incredibly knowledgeable about nature and environmental issues as well as about the art of writing and illustration and has a wonderful rapport with the audience.”
This author is a member of The Writers Union of Canada and therefore organizations wishing to book her may qualify for funding to assist with fee and travel costs. For details, please contact us.
Recent Books
Wolf Island, Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 1989. New edition, 2006
Ladybug Garden, Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1995.
Sea Otter Inlet, Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1997.
Flying Lessons, Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1999.
When the Giant Stirred: Legend of a Volcanic Island, Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2002.
Fire! The Renewal of a Forest, Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2006.
Hurricane! Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2008
Two of the following topics can usually be covered in a one hour reading:
• Putting a book together - what it takes
• Wolf Island - story; discussion of wolves, population dynamics etc.
• Ladybug Garden - story; discussion of harmful and beneficial insects etc.
• Sea Otter Inlet - story; discussion of sea otters, kelp forests etc.
• When the Giant Stirred - story; discussion of Polynesians, volcanoes, tsunamis
• Flying Lessons – told with puppets; recommended for K – 2.
• Fire! – forest ecology and the impact of fires on forest plants and animals.
• Hurricane! – how nature survives super storms and even helps protect human communities
Readings are accompanied by a powerpoint presentation of the illustrations and illustration process. The ecology behind the story is explained and questions are encouraged. Information Guides are available on line for the first three books. Teacher presentations are also available on how to use these titles to teach ecology.
Overview of Specifics from Celia:
I will present to grades K - 6 only.
Maximum number of students per session: 60
I am willing to do larger groups if a microphone can be provided and students are seated comfortably
Do also offer...
Professional Development Workshops
I'm comfortable in a classroom, library, auditorium or gymnasium, although I prefer a library
I require: equipment for a powerpoint presentation (computer and projector plus a screen). Alternatively, I can bring an old style slide projector.
Download Celia's free teacher information guides here: