Lori Mitchell is an award winning author and illustrator. The first book she wrote and illustrated, Different Just Like Me, was on Oprah and won many awards. She has since illustrated 8 other books which you can see on her website.
Lori has been doing school presentations since 1999. She talks about all the different people that are involved in getting a book published. She goes over what it takes to be an author, publisher, editor, designer, illustrator, printer, and bookstore owner. Student volunteers pretend to be each of the different people. She talks about where ideas come from and she gives examples of what inspired her and how she never gave up, even after many rejections. She will also point out the San Diego connections, games and pictures hidden throughout the book. She also shows a simple item that every student can get that helps her stay creative and helps her to become a better artist.
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The presentation will also cover diversity and the fact that we are all different yet so much alike. Lori has given her talk all the way from kindergarten on up to college, and varies the information accordingly.
- The program is approved by the Serra Children's Committee. The Serra Library system includes these California Library districts: Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Escondido, National City, Oceanside, San Diego City and County Libraries, and Imperial Valley Libraries.
- Also approved by the G.A.T.E. program
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For a list of ideas on fundraising and grants available to fund the presentation go to: http://www.differentjustlikeme.cc/school_talk.html
Reviews
"Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation to Ramona Elementary students, you are a fantastic presenter - your interaction with the students during your presentation is masterful. Thank you again for giving your time, talents and wonderful message."
Kris Flynn
Coordinator, Media Services
Literacy and Student Achievement
San Diego County Office of Education
"...The staff at our school was overwhelmingly thrilled with the presentation. I received comments on Lori's preparedness, approachability, and professionalism. We felt that she really got her message across to these young writers on how much effort goes into making a book....I would highly recommend Lori Mitchell as a speaker. She presents excellent material and really engages the audience. She was very easy to contact and to work with."
Donna Nasielski
Authors' Fair Chair
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School
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Options and Fees:
The school talk consists of up to 3 assemblies a day, each 45 to 60 minutes long, with an additional 15 to 20 minutes spent with the kindergarten class. There will be time for autographs at the end of the days assemblies.
There is a free five day lesson plan that can be used after the assembly to reinforce the information covered. There is also an autographed bookmark and coloring book pages that can be downloaded from the website.
The fee is $750.00 for schools in the San Diego area. There will be additional travel expenses for travel outside the San Diego area.
Available in the San Diego area only: One hour with one grade level. The fee is $145.00. Two grade levels maximum per school, per school year.
There is a 10% discount if you book more than 1 school in your area (outside of San Diego).
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