Born:
 1949
Buffalo, New York,
United States Of America

Current Home:
Albany, California,
United States Of America

Anne Isaac's Visit Kit

Author Visit Kit

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As a writer, mother, and curriculum specialist for over twenty years, Anne Isaacs knows how to engage children of all ages; and she brings a wealth of experience to her programs for all grade levels.  She can open up the world of books to your students, giving them an insider's view of writing and building their literacy skills at the same time.  Depending on you school's needs, Anne can speak to a class or assembly on a wide choice of topics. All of her presentations include lively, engaging activities that bring literature to life and promote students' confidence, interest and ability to write.

In ‘Tombs and Trash Heaps', based on Anne's research for a forthcoming Scholastic book, students learn to write their names in hieroglyphics and taste breakfast cereals eaten by the Pharaohs. Anne uses Swamp Angel to teach students how to write a tall tale or to explore the connections between American humor and history; and she introduces the holocaust using selections from Torn Thread.  A popular talk for large audiences is ‘From Idea to Book', in which she draws upon images, artifacts, and personal anecdotes to explain the stages in makin g a book.  These are only a few examples; for more information, or to read teachers' comments about Anne's visits, go to www.AnneIsaacs.com.

Author's home:  San Francisco Bay Region, California
Suggested audience:  Grades K - 12/teacher & professional groups
Maximum number of presentations per day: 4 presentations for a full day or 2 presentations for a ½ day.
Honorarium:  $1000-1500 per day plus expenses. Library and conference fees negotiable.

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  Pancakes for Supper by Anne Isaacs and Mark Teague When her family's wagon hits a bump, golden-haired Toby Littlewood is hurled into the sky and lands deep in the snowy forest. There she meets a prickly porcupine, an enormous bear, and a hungry cougar, among other fearsome creatures. Cleverly, she talks each one out of eating her by offering up her fancy clothes. In the end, in a competition to be the grandest beast, the vain animals chase each other around and around a maple tree, where they turn into maple syrup! Isaacs's clever, rollicking text and Teague's animated animals in Toby's clothing are sure to delight the youngest reader.  $8.38 You save: 48% books;hardcover books;picture books | Ages 3-5

  
  Pancakes for Supper
  Ages 3-5 $8.38
  
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  The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes #15: Now You See It, Now You Don't by Anne Mazer There's a thief at large in the 6th grade, and Abby and Hannah are determined to uncover the culprit stealing prized possessions. Like real detectives, they piece together clues and gather a suspect list. But when Abby accidentally discovers the crook, she wishes she hadn't. Should Abby turn in a friend, or sit back while her classmates get hurt? Page Turners Engage your child in a detective tale featuring problem-solving sleuths and real-word dilemmas. $4.99 books;paperback books;paperbacks | Ages 9-12

  
  The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes #15: Now You See It, Now You Don't
  Ages 9-12 $4.99