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Stephanie Calmenson Author Visit Kit

Author Visit Kit

By Stephanie Calmenson

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Stephanie Calmenson, former early childhood teacher and Editorial Director of Parents Magazine's Read-Aloud Book Club, is the author of over 100 books for children. Her titles include the popular Dinner at the Panda Palace, A PBS “Storytime” Book; The Principal's New Clothes, recommended as “tried and true” (The Read-Aloud Handbook); The Frog Principal, “a rollicking, riotous sequel,” (Instructor); and The Teeny Tiny Teacher, “a story-hour favorite” (Kirkus). She is also known for her many poetry collections, including Good for You! Toddler Rhymes for Toddler Times, a “...wonderfully affirming collection. Joyously exuberant, Calmenson's verses enlighten and entertain.” (Kirkus) and It Begins with an A, “Calmenson once again shows her ability to connect with kids in this buoyant alphabet-cum-riddle book.” (Publisher's Weekly). The author has compiled several best-selling anthologies with Joanna Cole including Ready, Set, Read! The Beginning Reader's Anthology.

In a funny and informative slide presentation, “A Day in the Life of a Children's Book Writer,” she explores the making of a book from idea to publication; talks about working with others: artists, co-authors, editors; and shares a visit with an editor at a major publishing house. The show features Rosie, the author's Certified Visiting Dog, who has appeared on national television and is the subject of Rosie, A Visiting Dog's Story, which Smithsonian Magazine called, “Â…one of the outstanding nonfiction titles of the year.”

Author's home: New York City
Suggested audience: Teacher, librarian and bookseller conferences, no school visits
Honorarium: $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 plus expenses; Conference fees negotiable

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  	101 Silly Summertime Jokes by Stephanie Calmenson From George Washington to George Bush...from school days to summertime...here are hundreds of hilarious jokes which offer wacky humor for all readers! $2.95 Paperback Book | Grades 3-5

  
  101 Silly Summertime Jokes
  Grades 3-5 $2.95
  
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  It Begins with an A by Stephanie Calmenson and Marisabina Russo Unique book features a rhyming riddle for each letter of the alphabet, with picture clues to help children guess the answer. Helps children attend to print in addition to pictures when read to by others. 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 2-3

  
  It Begins with an A
  Grades 2-3 $24.95