I love to chat with young readers and writers.
I can visit your school or library, or, thanks to technology, I can also visit through ZOOM, GOOGLE MEET, and SKYPE.
I offer traditional school assemblies of up to three 1-hour sessions per day, as well as writing workshops. I also enjoy meeting with student book clubs.
If you’re interested in inviting me to your school or library, please email me through my CONTACT page.
https://animoto.com/play/H0VuNTRLz0qzwdiyQ4uMpQ
I offer the following:
Assemblies:
Assemblies are ideal for any size group as well as Zoom/Google Meet/Skype. (For all ages)
The Author Life:
In an interactive presentation, which includes artifacts from my life, I detail my path to publication. A discussion of grit and gratitude. (For grades 5 and up)
Story Time/Read Aloud:
I’ll read my picture book, Until the Blueberries Grow, talk a little bit about being a writer, and answer questions. This pairs well with a small classroom craft. (For preschool and grades K-3)
Workshops:
Workshops are perfect for class-sized groups or small groups of writers. (For grades 3 and up)
Let’s Talk Character! Creating Characters We Remember…
Who are your favorite story characters? What makes them so special? In this interactive workshop, students explore the art of and need for, creating unforgettable characters. Through a series of writing exercises students create their own characters and have an opportunity to illustrate them. (For grades 3-6)
Lights…Camera…Action! Using Readers Theater to create Dialogue.
Casting call! In this interactive workshop, students learn to write effective and engaging dialogue through a Readers Theater experience. Students will have the opportunity to perform short scenes from my works-in-progress and create and perform their own scenes using their newly honed dialogue writing skills. Let the show begin! (For grades 3-6)
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- Visit with students at Hommocks Middle School, New York
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- Virtual visit with students at Woodhaven Middle School, Alberta, Canada
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- Temple Tots!
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- Signing books at J.W. Dodd Middle School, New York
What people are saying…
“It was wonderful to share the morning with Jen and have her join our youngest students to read her book [Until the Blueberries Grow]. The students were engaged with the story. It was a treat to meet an author for the first time! If you have the chance don’t miss a fun time with Jen visiting your school!” —Faye Gilman, Educational Leader, The Reform Temple of Forest Hills
“The book (DEVIN RHODES IS DEAD) flew off our shelves and still has a waiting list. She engaged even our most reluctant readers with her presentation about writing, rejection, and grit…” —Kelsey Cohen, Librarian, Hommocks Middle School, Larchmont, New York
“Ms. Kam…captivated her audience with her description of her writing process and the steps she went through to get published. After the presentations, students asked a variety of questions and Ms. Kam’s answers were insightful and inspiring. She gave the students the opportunity to see that with perseverance and hard work, dreams are achievable.” —Arlene Laverde, Librarian, John Bowne High School, Flushing, New York
“Thank you so very much for coming—your presentation was great and very inspirational for the kids!” —Julie Konvisser, PTA, Hommocks Middle School, Larchmont, New York
“Jennifer Kam’s energy, enthusiasm, and natural ability with K-5 students is just wonderful to watch! She engaged our students in an interactive and fun way. I loved watching the children laugh, create, and share as they discovered how to use their senses to boost the quality of their own writing. Ms. Kam helped our students to discover how to take their own thoughts from boring to exciting just like writers do! I’m certain that she has inspired many future authors here at our school!” —Susan Gallagher, Enrichment Specialist, A.P. Willits School, Syosset, New York
“Students…enjoyed what you had to say about writing, and also what you had to teach them about life.” —Stephen Collier, Secondary English Chair and Jo Beth Roberts, Information Coach, The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, New York
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