I would love to visit your school or library. I offer engaging, interactive, standards-based presentations designed to connect with students and inspire love of reading.
Reach out to me with questions and scheduling at:
amywagnon1@gmail.com
Teacher Resources - Coming Soon
Download Chapter One Teacher's Guide
Presentation Options
1. Behind the Page (Grades 5–8) Narrative and Descriptive - Nonfiction
Students will learn to: > write from personal experiences and zoom in on meaningful moments>use mentor texts to strengthen storytelling>apply simple revision strategies
2. Small Brave Things: Courage in Writing and Life (Grades 5-8) Fiction
A hybrid of creative writing and dealing with challenges. Students will explore emotions through writing and create characters who face challenges. Students will also practice brain storming, and connect storytelling with courage. how ideas grow into full stories.
3. Story Sparks: From Idea to Page (Grades 5–8)
Students will learn to: generate ideas using prompts< structure stories with clear beginnings and endings< use dialogue and sensory details< share ideas in a supportive enviroment.
4. My Journey to Becoming an Author: Careers (Grades 7-9)
A personal story of persistence, setbacks, and success.
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Participate in interactive exercises and activities that teachers can easily bring back to their classrooms to inspire creativity. This engaging workshop is designed to support educators in fostering creativity, confidence, and meaningful storytelling in their classrooms. Amy shares practical strategies, creative writing tools, and insights that help teachers inspire young writers and build a stronger culture of literacy. Teachers will cultivate their skills in the following areas:
Creative Writing Strategies
Discover practical techniques to help students develop ideas, structure their stories, and express their voices through creative writing.
Storytelling in the Classroom
Learn how storytelling can deepen student engagement, strengthen literacy skills, and create meaningful learning experiences.
Building Confident Writers
Help your students move from hesitant to confident writers. This hands-on workshop equips teachers with tools to spark creativity, strengthen student voice, and build a classroom culture where writing feels safe, meaningful, and empowering.
Hands-On Writing Activities
Participate in interactive exercises and activities that teachers can easily bring back to their classrooms to inspire creativity.
Supporting Literacy Growth
Gain insights into encouraging reading, imagination, and storytelling to help students strengthen their overall literacy development.
Inspiring Lifelong Creativity
Learn ways to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and storytelling that can impact students far beyond the classroom.
Bring Stories to Life for Your Students
An author visit can inspire students in powerful ways—helping them discover creativity, courage, and confidence in their own voices.
To learn more about scheduling a visit or workshop, please reach out to amywagnon1@gmail.com