Children's Books by Anne Warren Smith

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READINGS At the library or bookstore, kids like to hear me read parts of my books. We talk about our pets and how they sometimes get into trouble, or what it's like to start a business the way Katie did in Tails of Spring Break. We even share some of our own holiday disasters when we read Turkey Monster Thanksgiving.

Between readings, we decorate the cookies I bring, or we go on stuffed animal treasure hunts. Sometimes, we frame pictures of our pets.

WORKSHOPS: In my workshops I teach about the whole process of writing. For example, we might learn how to make our characters come to life on the page. Sometimes we make up exciting plots. Sometimes, we talk about how to use our imaginations to get a story started. Of course, every workshop is geared to the ages and expertise of the folks who are there. I like to teach small groups so everyone can enter in. I've taught for twenty years -- second graders to senior citizens.

Coming this fall through Linn Benton Community College,a Benton Center class: The Writer's Toolkit: Essential Foundations of Fiction and Memoir Writing -- characters, dialogue, plots. The class starts October 8th in Corvallis.

"You have so much knowledge to share and the boys and girls feel a connection with you. You know how to captivate young minds with humor, creative adventures and much more." Fourth grade teacher.

"Your engaging teaching style, your ability to motivate students to share their writing and your review of take-home points all made the class a wonderful learning experience." Director, OSU Saturday Academy.

Comments from adult students: "A particularly empathetic teacher. A soft gentle way about her, yet she maintains control and direction of the class." "Energetic, knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm, preparation, and warm personality engage her students."

Kids say: "You let our imaginations run wild. Thank you!" "I hope you come to visit us again because I had so much fun." "Thank you for teaching us to use peanuts for characters. I think it's a good idea."

Anne Warren Smith, Corvallis, Oregon.