ANN ALMA
CHILDREN'S AUTHOR

 

 

 

 

Ann is a motivational presenter for adults and children alike. Her years of experience as a teacher and a member of Toast Masters, her travels around the world, and her natural "gift of the gab" make her a favorite presenter with young and old. Her enthusiasm for books and story telling is infectious and have led to teacher comments like, "Teaching reading and writing should be easy after this."

Ann's "Author Talks" can usually include the following:

  • A discussion about life as an author
  • Where ideas come from
  • The elements of writing
  • Creating fiction or nonfiction
  • The editing process (complete with PowerPoint examples of her own editing)
  • Show and tell items (especially for her latest book, BRAVE DEEDS)
  • Short readings from her latest books
  • An African adventure story
  • Questions and answers
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Ann can tailor-make her presentation about one of her books or address a class project, if she's notified ahead of time. 

She has materials about WWII and Holland, Emily Carr, being a new Canadian, living in the wilds.

If possible Ann brings her live mascot, Shira, along for author talks.

Style ot the Presentation:

  • Duration of the talk: 50 to 70 minutes (flexible)
  • Size: Any number up to 100 (flexible only if discussed ahead of time)
  • Can do three talks a day (can be flexible about doing four if discussed ahead of time)
  • Ann uses a sliding scale of $100 to $250 per one hour presentation.  For exact fee enquiry, go to "Contact" and select "Author's Presentations."
  • Package deals are available for groups of schools or isolated schools out in the country
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Comments from adults:

"Superb. One of the best ever." Tony Miller, teacher.
"Thank you for your inspiring presentation. I'm sure the children enjoyed it as much as I did." Helen Graham, librarian.
"...wonderful presentation. We still chuckle sometimes over your stories. The kids can't stop talking about your visit, especially the hippo at your tent." Barbara Stephenson, teacher.

 

Comments from students:

"We really enjoyed the visit and your stories. We also all enjoyed how well you read to us." Xin, Grade 4.
"I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. I loved Skateway to Freedom because it reminds me about how Canadians really are." Robert, Grade 6.
"I've never heard a book with such a touching ending. I'm glad you explained where you got the idea. It helps me to write stories like that." Caitlin, Grade 6.
"Summer of Changes is the best book about a different kind of family, like mine." Ken, Grade 5.
"BRAVE DEEDS is my most favorite book--ever!" John, Grade 6.

 

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