Born:
October  30, 1949
Cincinnati, Ohio,
United States Of America

Current Home:
Cincinnati, Ohio,
United States Of America

Louise Borden Author Visit Kit

Author Visit Kit

By Louise Borden

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Louise Borden has written over 20 picture books for children, including Off to First Grade, Cecily G. and the 9 Monkeys, and The Last Day of School. Good Luck, Mrs. K! won a Christopher Award. Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens, a book for beginning readers, has been translated into 12 languages as part of a literacy program sponsored by the White House. Several of Louise's books focus on historical events. Two of these books (Good-bye, Charles Lindbergh and The Little Ships: The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in WWII) have been listed as Notable in the Field of Social Studies and The Journey that Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margaret and H.A. Rey is an ALA Notable Book.

Louise has spoken in over 400 schools and at many conferences. "One of my main goals in schools is to affirm and support what teachers are teaching in their reading-writing classrooms, and to assist students in becoming better writers. I think that the best writing comes from inside writers. I focus on practice rather than theory so that kids can relate books and the writing process to their own lives in meaningful ways." Her presentations include slides, visuals, and audience participation. More information about Louise Borden's books can be found on her Web site, www.louiseborden.com.

Author's home: near Cincinnati, Ohio
Suggested audience: Grades K-6
Maximum number of presentations per day: 3
Author's Honorarium: $1,600.00 per day plus expenses

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  A. Lincoln and Me by Louise Borden and Ted Lewin A young boy whose birthday falls on February 12th develops an interest in and an affinity for Abraham Lincoln. In poetic language, he notes the similarities between himself and his hero. Lincoln was tall for his age, skinny, and gawky, and so is he. If Lincoln could go on to greatness, then there is hope for him. Through the boy's reflections, readers will learn something about the nature of our 16th president. If at times the narrator's interest seems to border disquietingly on obsession, it does help see him through some teasing at school. Borden's text flows nicely, creating imagery of the physical presence of the man. Lewin's distinctive watercolors lend style and substance to the book, producing a treat for the eyes. $6.99 books;paperback books;paperbacks | Ages 4-8

  
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  Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens by Louise W. Borden and Lillian Hoban ?Borden takes children around the calendar and introduces them to the uniqueness of each season?. Ebullient.? - Booklist Big Books feature exceptional illustrations or photographs supporting the text. Includes an activity-packed Teacher?s Guide to aid in exploring learning opportunities. Set Includes: 1 Big Book 1 Teaching Guide $24.95 You save: 28% Big Book | Grades K-2

  
  Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens
  Grades K-2 $24.95