School Visits
Author
Debbie Leland
I have 23 years experience in education in College Station ISD. Currently I am a librarian at Forest Ridge Elementary School. I am excited about the opportunity to share my writing experiences with children. My own writing career began in elementary school. I won a story contest in the sixth grade, and a comment my teacher wrote on my paper started me thinking that I might want to be an author someday.
I do 4 presentations per day. Sessions can be divided between two schools if desired. Class sizes may be as large as needed, as long as a microphone system is provided. Presentations are between 35- 50 minutes each depending on the age level.
During my presentations, I share my life as a writer, when I began writing, where my story ideas come from and how a book is produced. The students also help me do an interactive storytelling of The Jalapeño Man. I talk about reading and writing as skills that take practice to produce good writers.
Recommendation from Sandra Moore at Travis Elementary School in Mineral Wells, TX
"Debbie Leland was an engaging presenter. We squeezed 200 students at a time into our library, and the students were spellbound. Her educational expertise is evident in her presentation. She was so inspiring that a fifth grader was overheard to say, 'I know I was born to be a writer just like Mrs. Leland.'" skmoore@mwisd.esc11.net
My current rate is $800.00 per day plus mileage. Overnight expenses may be necessary. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at debbiehleland@yahoo.com or at (979) 764-0166.
I look forward to working with the young writers at your school.