School
Visits:
Stephanie is one of the many authors who visit schools. She has a B.S.
in Secondary Education and a M.F.A. in Writing.
Grades
Typically K-6, but Stephanie presents to all ages at family nights, libraries,
and conferences.
Length
Typically 45-60 minutes, shorter for very young audiences.
Audience Size
All sizes welcome.
Assemblies
Programs are modified according to the group's age, but content usually
includes details about Stephanie's experiences in Tanzania, writing, and
a spectacular slide show of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
Fees
For more information about fees, contact Stephanie.
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Email:ssbodeen@yahoo.com
What Others Are Saying:
"My students really enjoyed the Elizabeti books, but I doubted whether
an author could hold their attention for very long. They were completely
engaged by Ms. Bodeen's presentation and talked about it for days afterwards.
Ms. Bodeen really made an impression on them!"
-- Dawn T., Kindergarten teacher, Oceanside, CA
"There is an inquisitive, independent , unruly student I have who was
expecially moved by your story. During our share time, she brought out
a huge rock and said, 'This is Ava,' she had carried a 10 pound rock to
school in her backpack! What an impressively tender moment. Thank you
for your excellent presentation."
-- Juanita V., Kindergarten teacher, Southern CA
"During our Book Character Parade to celebrate Read Across America, one
of my students came dressed as Elizabeti!"
-- Maureen H., 2nd grade teacher, Southern CA
"Ms. Bodeen is leading a most interesting life which she is passing on
to her readers. She writes about far away experiences that all our children
can relate to."
-- Marcy R., 5th grade teacher, Oceanside, CA
"You have changed the life of my 6 year old daughter Allison. She loves,
loves, loves your book Elizabeti's Doll. She has had me read your book
about 60 times. She just loves the story so much. Thank you for creating
such an amazing story."
-- Wendy, New York
"Stephanie's presentations are very informative and entertaining. She
intertwines an intimate view of another culture with humor and compassion."
-- Betty Johanssen, children's librarian
"I had the privilege of learning about writing for children from Stephanie
in a community education class. What I remember most was the constant
encouragement Stephanie gave to everyone in the class. Stephanie is a
great encourager for beginning writers."
-- David Ellis, university instructor in elementary education
| 2008 | |
| Sept. 29-Oct. 8 | School Visits for Book Week, Oshkosh, WI. |
| Oct. 10 and 11 | Young Readers Conference, Fort Hays State University, Kansas. |
| March 10-14 | Author in residence, International Community School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. |
| 2007 | |
| May 28, 29, 30 | Appearing at 4 Barnes and Noble stores in the Portland, OR area for the program Books From the Heart, which aims to put a brand new book in every local foster child's hands. |
| June 23 | ALA Washington, DC Appearing at the Lee and Low Books exhibit. |
| 2006 | |
| Jan.
2-6 Jan. 23-27 |
School Visits: Western Washington with Authors in Rural Schools |
| Feb. 6-10 | School Visits: Taipei, Taiwan |
| March 2-5 | Presenter/Faculty : Whidbey Island Writer's Conference, Whidbey Island, WA |
| March 7-17 | School Visits: Singapore |
| April
23 |
Wordstock Literary Festival, Portland, OR |
| August 11-21 | Faculty in Whidbey Island MFA Program, Whidbey Island, WA |