THIS MAN TAMES TIGERS AND GETS EVEN RELUCTANT READERS EXCITED ABOUT READING!
WHAT’S DAN GREENBURG’S SCHOOL PRESENTATION LIKE?
Dan gets kids, especially reluctant readers, excited about books—about writing them as well as reading them. He tells where he gets his ideas and shows how he develops them into stories. He shows how to build a plot, and how to write using all five senses. He explains story construction, and even makes rewriting appealing. He tells how to overcome Writer’s Block, and tries to answer every kid’s questions.
He shows photos of the real people who became characters in his books. He shows how book illustrations develop from rough sketch to printed art. He shows photos of the adventures that inspired his books—like exploring a live volcano, teaching language to dolphins, and taming tigers and lions on a Texas tiger ranch. He does up to three 50-minute presentations a day for grades 2 through 5.
The book fair organizer who brought Dan to speak and autograph at the Chatsworth Avenue School in Larchmont, NY, wrote: “The response to your books and to your appearance has been phenomenal. The three readings you gave to our first, second and third graders inspired so many children. Those readings created great anticipation among our students for your return to autograph your books at our Book Fair Opening Day Party. As you know, the line went out the door and many children waited almost half an hour to get their books signed. The book signing went on two hours! It was an incredibly successful event.”
The librarian at the Dalton School in Manhattan wrote: “The children were thrilled to meet you and we just cannot keep your books on the shelves of our library. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that a child comes in to ask for a Zack Files book every three minutes. Your books even inspire otherwise reluctant readers. I honestly don’t think that an appearance by Derek Jeter would have caused more excitement!”
A girl named Allie at the Hillside School in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, wrote Dan: “Thank you for coming to visit our class and reading ‘Zap! I’m a Mind Reader’. You gave our class some really great tips. You really inspired me! By the time you left I was swimming in a sea of ideas!”
He shows photos of the real people who became characters in his books. He shows how book illustrations develop from rough sketch to printed art. He shows photos of the adventures that inspired his books—like exploring a live volcano, teaching language to dolphins, and taming tigers and lions on a Texas tiger ranch. He does up to three 50-minute presentations a day for grades 2 through 5.
The book fair organizer who brought Dan to speak and autograph at the Chatsworth Avenue School in Larchmont, NY, wrote: “The response to your books and to your appearance has been phenomenal. The three readings you gave to our first, second and third graders inspired so many children. Those readings created great anticipation among our students for your return to autograph your books at our Book Fair Opening Day Party. As you know, the line went out the door and many children waited almost half an hour to get their books signed. The book signing went on two hours! It was an incredibly successful event.”
The librarian at the Dalton School in Manhattan wrote: “The children were thrilled to meet you and we just cannot keep your books on the shelves of our library. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that a child comes in to ask for a Zack Files book every three minutes. Your books even inspire otherwise reluctant readers. I honestly don’t think that an appearance by Derek Jeter would have caused more excitement!”
A girl named Allie at the Hillside School in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, wrote Dan: “Thank you for coming to visit our class and reading ‘Zap! I’m a Mind Reader’. You gave our class some really great tips. You really inspired me! By the time you left I was swimming in a sea of ideas!”
WHAT ARE TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, AND PARENTS SAYING ABOUT DAN'S VISITS?
“Our students love your books -- the weirder the better! Lately, it seems to me that elementary schools feel more and more like factory farms, and having a visit from an author like you, who explores the realms of the impossible, improbable, inadvisable, and ridiculous gives kids a break from all that awful utility. Your books open kids' minds to the infinite power of the imagination!” --Julia Boone Kessler, Librarian,West Road Intermediate School, Pleasant Valley, NY
“We thoroughly enjoyed Dan Greenburg’s visit to the University School of Milwaukee! He captivated the audience – students and teachers/parents alike – with his engaging story telling. The students were at the edge of their seats. I was amazed at how quiet it was in the theater the whole time Mr. Greenburg was on stage….a silence broken only by the occasional giggle, from one of us adults, at his entertaining sound effects and lively narrative twists and turns.” -- Margy Stratton, Author Visits Co-Chair, The University School of Milwaukee, Mequon, WI
“I can't thank you enough for your wonderfully entertaining visit to F.E. Bellows! I could not wait to meet an author whose books I have used to interest unmotivated readers. The students and I were captivated by your storytelling from the Dripping Fang Series. The entire auditorium was silenced as you delivered a spooky and grotesque introduction to this great series. Thank you for taking the time to answer our students questions open and honestly. I could tell that you had inspired them all.” –Erin Kessler, teacher, F.E. Bellows school, Mamaroneck, NY
"Dan Greenburg has visited Somers Intermediate School three different times for our annual Authors Day. The children always love his presentations and his books. The excitement he engenders in our readers lasts and lasts." –Grace Ostermann, head librarian, Somers Intermediate School, Somers, NY
“You’re the best! The Bellows kids can't stop talking about your visit and the library can't keep anything by you on the shelves.” –Margo Schmidt, librarian, F.E. Bellows School, Mamaroneck, NY
“Dan Greenburg is a masterful storyteller. He enthralls the audience with suspenseful anticipation, wit, and humor. He's an ideal presenter for elementary age students.” –Judy Clegg, librarian, The University School of Milwaukee, Mequon, WI
HOW CAN YOU BRING DAN TO YOUR SCHOOL AND GET YOUR KIDS SWIMMING IN A SEA OF IDEAS?
The most successful presentations are those where copies of Dan’s books have been ordered well in advance of his appearance, and where students have had a chance to read at least a few of the books and discuss them in class.
TO ARRANGE A SCHOOL VISIT: Call Dan Greenburg at
914-478-0382 or email him at dan@dangreenburg.com
And do you know J. C. Greenburg? (She's Dan's wife Judith) She writes the humorous science adventure series, "Andrew Lost," for ages 6 through 10. J. C. is also available for presentations that will leave kids bubbling with questions and looking at everything from dirt to dinosaurs - and writing - in new ways. You can find out more about J. C. at these sites:
www.AndrewLost.com
www.randomhouse.com/kids/andrewlost/
www.jcgreenburg.net
and contact her at:
judith@jcgreenburg.net
“Our students love your books -- the weirder the better! Lately, it seems to me that elementary schools feel more and more like factory farms, and having a visit from an author like you, who explores the realms of the impossible, improbable, inadvisable, and ridiculous gives kids a break from all that awful utility. Your books open kids' minds to the infinite power of the imagination!” --Julia Boone Kessler, Librarian,West Road Intermediate School, Pleasant Valley, NY
“We thoroughly enjoyed Dan Greenburg’s visit to the University School of Milwaukee! He captivated the audience – students and teachers/parents alike – with his engaging story telling. The students were at the edge of their seats. I was amazed at how quiet it was in the theater the whole time Mr. Greenburg was on stage….a silence broken only by the occasional giggle, from one of us adults, at his entertaining sound effects and lively narrative twists and turns.” -- Margy Stratton, Author Visits Co-Chair, The University School of Milwaukee, Mequon, WI
“I can't thank you enough for your wonderfully entertaining visit to F.E. Bellows! I could not wait to meet an author whose books I have used to interest unmotivated readers. The students and I were captivated by your storytelling from the Dripping Fang Series. The entire auditorium was silenced as you delivered a spooky and grotesque introduction to this great series. Thank you for taking the time to answer our students questions open and honestly. I could tell that you had inspired them all.” –Erin Kessler, teacher, F.E. Bellows school, Mamaroneck, NY
"Dan Greenburg has visited Somers Intermediate School three different times for our annual Authors Day. The children always love his presentations and his books. The excitement he engenders in our readers lasts and lasts." –Grace Ostermann, head librarian, Somers Intermediate School, Somers, NY
“You’re the best! The Bellows kids can't stop talking about your visit and the library can't keep anything by you on the shelves.” –Margo Schmidt, librarian, F.E. Bellows School, Mamaroneck, NY
“Dan Greenburg is a masterful storyteller. He enthralls the audience with suspenseful anticipation, wit, and humor. He's an ideal presenter for elementary age students.” –Judy Clegg, librarian, The University School of Milwaukee, Mequon, WI
HOW CAN YOU BRING DAN TO YOUR SCHOOL AND GET YOUR KIDS SWIMMING IN A SEA OF IDEAS?
The most successful presentations are those where copies of Dan’s books have been ordered well in advance of his appearance, and where students have had a chance to read at least a few of the books and discuss them in class.
TO ARRANGE A SCHOOL VISIT: Call Dan Greenburg at
914-478-0382 or email him at dan@dangreenburg.com
And do you know J. C. Greenburg? (She's Dan's wife Judith) She writes the humorous science adventure series, "Andrew Lost," for ages 6 through 10. J. C. is also available for presentations that will leave kids bubbling with questions and looking at everything from dirt to dinosaurs - and writing - in new ways. You can find out more about J. C. at these sites:
www.AndrewLost.com
www.randomhouse.com/kids/andrewlost/
www.jcgreenburg.net
and contact her at:
judith@jcgreenburg.net