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My First Author Presentation Workshop

3/22/2016

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On March 18th I conducted my first author presentation workshop at the school I teach at. My theme/analogy was "Pizza Story: How to Write a Delicious Story." I made slides, showed some of the books and articles I'd written, held drawings for some of my books/magazines, served Costco Pizza, and had the kids plan a story using a graphic organizer. Leading up to this I was pretty nervous and spent hours on my slides and getting everything just right. 

Some things I hope to change:
1. Make it more interactive: getting up or doing things together so I don't talk most of the time.
2. Make sure I have enough pencils for everyone. (I ran out.)

All in all, I felt it went well, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Perhaps I can do this presentation again at another school sometime. Any presentation tips you'd like to share? Let me know in the comments! Enjoy the slide show.
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Laura S. link
3/22/2016 05:38:49 am

It looks like an engaging presentation! I hope you get many more opportunities to share in the future. =)

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 05:48:50 am

Thanks, Laura. I'm glad I got to hear YOU first!

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Kathy Halsey
3/22/2016 05:46:24 am

Great news- sounds like the kids enjoyed themselves. One tip, if you can break a 45-minute person into 3 segments w/something they do at each 15-20 minute interval, it helps. Kids get antsy and if you can get them to move around, or, as you said, "engage," it helps.

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 05:49:31 am

Thanks, Kathy! Good tip!

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Dana Carey link
3/22/2016 05:52:22 am

Looks like a great time was had by all. Love the felt pizza! Bravo, Tina!

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 06:20:44 am

Thanks, Dana. Yes, the felt pizza was something different for the kids and fun to make.

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Kirsten Larson
3/22/2016 06:23:33 am

I'm planning some of my first author visits, so this is very helpful, Tina, especially your encouragement to be interactive. Thanks!

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 01:51:48 pm

Oh, Kirsten, I thought you had already done school visits. You'll be great! Can't wait to hear about it!

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evelyn christensen link
3/22/2016 07:45:53 am

Yay, Tina, for doing your first author presentation workshop!! Sounds like you did a great job. Self-evaluation with an eye toward making things even better the next time is always helpful. I hope you'll have many more opportunities in the future. You have so much to offer kids from all your writing/publishing experiences.

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 01:52:19 pm

Ah, thanks, Ev!

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Mika Breen link
3/22/2016 08:02:34 am

PIZZA story--- that's brilliant, Tina! (You know I don't use exclamations lightly...)
Like everything you've done, you will do it better every time, and before long we'd be flying half way round the world just to be part of these Pizza parties.

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 01:52:55 pm

I'd love for you to join my pizza party, Mirka!

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Robin Newman link
3/22/2016 09:17:55 am

Tina, Sounds like you had a great presentation. My only tip is make sure the school has the right equipment to hook up to your computer. At my last presentation, the school didn't have an adapter for the projector and I couldn't do my powerpoint. So frustrating!

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 01:54:09 pm

Great tip, Robin. Since it was my own school, I just put my file in a shared folder on our drive. I'll keep this in mind for the future!

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Jarm Del Boccio link
3/22/2016 09:20:25 am

Great job for your first time, Tina! I look forward to my first time, whenever God deems it to be so. . .

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 01:54:51 pm

Thanks, Jarm. You have lots to offer students as well. Start planning!

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Cathy C. Hall link
3/22/2016 10:10:56 am

Yep, I'd echo what Kathy said: break up the presentation so that there aren't long blocks of talking and don't worry when you make a mistake or flub up. Kids--and adults-- seem to be more on your side when they see you're human, too! :-)

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 01:55:59 pm

Thanks for the tips, Cathy! Yes, I flubbed up several times, as in not having enough pencils...

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Claire Noland link
3/22/2016 01:58:56 pm

Tina - it looks like you had a great presentation. Your title is clever and has lots of kid appeal. I had no idea that there's a Costco in S. Korea!

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Tina Cho link
3/22/2016 02:06:27 pm

Ha! There are several Costco's, and they are SUPER busy, soooo crowded. They sell 1/2 American and 1/2 Korean products. Glad you like my title. Thanks!

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Kaye Baillie
3/22/2016 03:27:06 pm

Well done, Tina. I'm nervous about doing this when my first book comes out, so I really enjoyed your slide show and your tips.

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Tina Cho link
3/23/2016 02:32:24 am

Thanks, Kaye. When is your first book coming out?

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Trine
3/22/2016 04:20:31 pm

It looks like it went well! You look great - very natural. I am glad you are in such a wonderful place to influence young lives.

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Tina Cho link
3/23/2016 02:32:56 am

Thanks, Trine. It was fun.

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Tracy Campbell link
3/24/2016 07:08:57 am

Way to go, Tina! From your picture, I can tell you were a hit. :-)

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Tina Cho link
3/28/2016 04:05:40 am

Thanks, Tracy. Have u done author/illustrator visits yet?

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Damon Dean link
3/25/2016 05:09:33 am

Tina, your post is timely. I have my first author presentation in April in northern Arkansas, during a 2-week writing fellowship I was awarded. Your tips and pics are encouraging.

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Tina Cho link
3/28/2016 04:45:38 am

How neat, Damon! Report back to us about it!

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Diane Tulloch link
4/3/2016 03:54:28 pm

Now I know who to go to for expert advice when/if I should ever get the chance to do this. What a great presentation.

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Tina Cho link
4/5/2016 01:50:28 pm

Ah, thanks, Diane!

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