Welcome New Subscribers!
Welcome to what I hope is the best way to distribute this newsletter. Many subscribers to this list are from schools. Often times, school districts filter out newsletters to spam. Trying to attach a free worksheet makes it even more likely to be rerouted. Hopefully by housing the free worksheets as a downloadable .pdf here on the website, more people will have access. Anyway, enough shop talk. Thanks for stopping by. Here's what's been happening and what's on the way!
School Visits
I'm having a great time visiting elementary and middle schools this fall. There are still a few openings in November and December, and spring is starting to fill up a bit as well. As a former educator, I realize that funding is often an issue at schools. Rates vary by location and whether it's a whole day or half day event. Many times school visits are actually free if a school decides to sell my pre-published books after the visit. All my presentations include an animated look at how I draw with letters, portions on looking for details, changing perspectives, a reading from one or more of my books, and a game where small prizes are awarded for guessing what I'm drawing one letter at a time. If you're looking for a fun, educational, and interactive presentation that promotes creativity, just let me know.
Custom Book Fundraisers
I spent a lot of time this summer preparing custom books for schools to use as fundraisers. As a result I'm happy to say that I am able to take on more books for the spring. Some people have even started scheduling for fall of 2019. It's so much fun seeing how the students are reacting to learning that a book was written and illustrated about THEIR school that includes THEIR names. They get so excited! When they realize that the art is really puzzle-like since it's made with just the letters of the alphabet, the cool quotient rises even more. I'm so happy to have this opportunity and very grateful to all the support that schools are showing this unique project.
If you would like more information about having a custom book written and illustrated about your school, send me a message or call. There are no minimum orders and your school earns $5 per copy sold!
If you would like more information about having a custom book written and illustrated about your school, send me a message or call. There are no minimum orders and your school earns $5 per copy sold!
Thank You, NCSLMA
I had a fantastic time at the North Carolina School Library Media Association Conference in Winston-Salem, NC earlier this month. It was great to meet so many dedicated media specialists from outside of my home state. Thanks especially to those that attended my session on THE ALPHA-SKETCH CLASSROOM.
Upcoming Public Appearances
Here's a quick overview of where I'll be exhibiting in the coming months. This list does not include school visits.
November 3
GCA Fall Festival (Simpsonsville, SC)
November 10
Snowflake Shoppe Craft & Vendor Fair (Taylors, SC)
November 16-18
Holly Jolly Holiday Fair (Anderson, SC)
November 24-25
Jamil Craft Show (Columbia, SC)
November 29 - December 1
Holiday Fair (Greenville, SC)
December 8
Tinsel Town Craft & Vendor Fair (Taylors, SC)
December 9
Crafty Feast (Columbia, SC)
December 15
Swamp Rabbit Cafe Holiday Flea (Greenville, SC; tentative)
November 3
GCA Fall Festival (Simpsonsville, SC)
November 10
Snowflake Shoppe Craft & Vendor Fair (Taylors, SC)
November 16-18
Holly Jolly Holiday Fair (Anderson, SC)
November 24-25
Jamil Craft Show (Columbia, SC)
November 29 - December 1
Holiday Fair (Greenville, SC)
December 8
Tinsel Town Craft & Vendor Fair (Taylors, SC)
December 9
Crafty Feast (Columbia, SC)
December 15
Swamp Rabbit Cafe Holiday Flea (Greenville, SC; tentative)
Free Worksheet!
I hope that you enjoy this free coloring sheet of a tiger! Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use, but not resale.
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Contest!
This month I thought we would also have another contest! Pictured below is a partially completed Alpha-Sketch. It is missing 13 letters making it a little hard to decipher. If you think you know what is being drawn, send your guess via e-mail or message (not a comment). All correct entries will be entered into a drawing for an exclusive 2 magnet prize pack that will never be available for purchase. Entries will be accepted through November 2.
New Product Spotlight & Halloween Bonus
I have been pleasantly surprised by how well stickers have been doing at shows. I currently only have a few designs available, but have decided to add more like this cute little T-Rex. Look for three more designs coming soon. All of my stickers are professionally printed on high-grade vinyl and are weather-resistant. Stickers make a great addition to a greeting card without raising the postage. Made in the U.S.A.!
Get yours today!
Also, to celebrate Halloween - one of my favorite holidays - any online store order of $13 or more will receive a free set of 13 Halloween bookmarks. To receive the bookmarks, just leave a note at checkout telling me what was your favorite childhood costume (mine was Godzilla!). Offer ends on October 31.
Happy Halloween!
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