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Kate Klise Visit Kit

Author Visit Kit

By Kate Klise

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Kate Klise is the award-winning author of the bestselling Regarding series of graphic, middle-grade mysteries (Regarding the Fountain, Regarding the Sink, Regarding the Trees, Regarding the Bathrooms, Regarding the Bees), as well as other quirky graphic novels (Letters from Camp, Trial by Journal); picture books (Shall I Knit You a Hat?, Why Do You Cry?, Imagine Harry); and the coming-of-age novel, Deliver Us from Normal, and its companion novel, Far from Normal, both published by Scholastic Press.

When she's not writing fiction, Kate works as a correspondent for People magazine. Since 1993, she has covered a wide range of subjects, including rappers, rock stars, country crooners, Hollywood hotties, reality TV stars, serial killers, and a former leper colony in Louisiana.

Large group presentations (approx. 50 min):  Kate talks to large groups (suggested max. 250 students) about how she began writing books as a child. She also shares her Top 10 Tips for Becoming a Better Writer. Recommended age: Grades 3 - 8; max. 3 presentations per day.

Small group writing workshops (approx. 50 min): In a smaller group (suggested max. 30 students), Kate leads students in writing exercises and helps them begin drafting their own books. Recommended age:  Grades 3 - 8; max. 3 presentations per day.

Writing workshops for older students (approx. 90 min): Writing an essay, whether on an English test or a college application, need not be stressful or difficult. Using examples from her own work as a correspondent for People magazine, Kate shows students (suggested max. 30) how to craft a clear and compelling essay-even under deadline conditions. Recommended age:  Grades 6 - 12 and/or teachers and writing instructors; max. 2 presentations per day.

Honorarium:  $1,000/day, plus travel expenses

Sponsors are invited to mix and match from the above programs, or contact Kate via Scholastic to talk about customizing a series of programs to meet their unique needs.

For more information on Kate and her books, see http://www.kateandsarahklise.com/.

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  Far From Normal by Kate Klise In this sequel to Deliver Us from Normal, the Harrisongs continue their financial and domestic struggles. Charles, 14, writes an article about his family that gets published in a magazine through chance connections. He then gets sued by Bargain Bonanza, a discount conglomerate, for defamation. As a result of the legal battle, the Harrisongs find themselves as spokesfamily for the company. They are moved to a posh condo in Dallas and are made into a living, breathing corporate brand. As their exploitation reaches intolerable levels, Charles and his sister Clara hatch a plan to save the family. The whole thing backfires when they find out that the apartment is bugged, they are prisoners in their home, and Charles is questioned about an alleged murder plot. $6.99 books;paperback books;paperbacks | Ages 12 and Up

  
  Far From Normal
  Ages 12 and Up $6.99
  
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  Deliver Us from Normal by Kate Klise Yes, there really is a Normal, Illinois. Charles Harrisong should know; he was born there. But life is difficult for Charles because his family isn't normal at all. They're poor, for one thing. They stand out, which is the worst thing. After an ugly incident at school, Charles and family leave Normal and begin an adventure that takes them to a houseboat that just might be their new home. And Charles begins a personal journey within his own heart; one that will ultimately deliver him both from a $16.95 Hardcover Book | Grades 4-7

  
  Deliver Us from Normal
  Grades 4-7 $16.95