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Shock Point and other books by April Henry are available via the following vendors or your favorite local independent bookseller.
home > school visits/speakingSCHOOL VISITS/SPEAKING
Why not choose Shock Point for a "Read it forward" program, as three schools have done in Texas?
Speaking
In addition to being an author of books for adults and teens, I've also taught at Haystack, reviewed books for the Oregonian, and written articles for Writers Digest and The Writer. I’ve also worked as a writer in health care, crafting everything from ads to newsletters to brochures. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience as a writer, I can offer a broad perspective on the writing life, as well as on the particular joys of writing fiction.
I love talking about books, reading, and the craft of writing. Being a reader is what made me a writer.
I can tailor a visit to fit your needs. I can speak to older elementary students, as well as readers in middle and high school about my books and the writing process. I also offer writing workshops to smaller groups and love speaking to adult groups at teacher and librarian conferences. To arrange a visit, please contact me at april@aprilhenrymysteries.com.
For discounted books for school visits, please contact Putnam library promotions. (If you want to purchase some of my adult titles, you should contact me.)
School visits:
My school visits cover:
• A look at how authors get their ideas and shape them into stories
• Discussion of the writing and editing process
• A creative writing exercise (depending on the age and size of the group)
• Ample time for students to satisfy their curiosity about writing and the life of an author
Current topics:
Title: What If?: How a Story Grows
Audience: Grades 5-12In this presentation, I discuss how many books start with a "What If?" and give students many examples of "What If" questions that led to books. The next step is to decide what characters are needed to make the "what if" come to life. After that comes research to flesh out the "what if" and the characters.
I emphasize the importance of rewriting, and talk about the editing process.
Next I lead a question and answer session. Depending on the size, time available, and age of the group, I finish with a brief creative writing exercise.
Title: What Happens Next?: Help an author write her next book
Audience: Grades 4-5In this presentation, I discuss how many books start with a "What If?" and give students many examples of "What If" questions that led to books. The next step is to decide what characters are needed to make the "what if" come to life. After that comes research to flesh out the "what if" and the characters.
I emphasize the importance of rewriting, and talk about the editing process.
I then read the first few chapters of The Lunch Table Wars to the group and have them brainstorm with me what might happen next. I finish by leading a question and answer session.
Young-adult writing program:
Suitable for smaller groups (30 or fewer). Includes exercises on plot, characters, and strong writing, combined with a general talk on my writing and what makes a good book.
For adults:
I can speak to large or small groups about “Writing Mysteries and Thrillers,” “Panties in a Twist: What Really Happens When You Write, Work Full Time, and Parent,” or “What I Wish I had Known Before I Was Published.” With sufficient notice, I can also tailor a talk to your group.
Honorarium/Planning:
(Includes up to four presentations per day)
Local School Visits (Portland area): Negotiable. Please contact me. However, I do not do free school visits and generally only offer discounts for special needs (e.g., “at risk”) schools.
Other Oregon/Washington: $800 per day, plus travel and hotel if necessary. If your school is more than three hours drive from Portland, airfare is required. There is a discount for multiple days, so it can be helpful to join forces with another school.
Out-of-state: $1,200 plus expenses for one day. There is a discount for multiple days, so it can be helpful to join forces with another school. For two days, the cost is $1,075 per day. For three days, the cost is $950 per day. For four days, the cost is $825 per day. Five days, the cost is $700 per day.Need a grant to fund a school visit? Check out this site for some suggestions.
Get Ready! Get Set! Go!
Tips for planning a school visit
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