Guess where I’m Guest Blogging today? … Tania McCartney, founder of Kids Book Review requested I write a series of Guest Posts on ‘Kids books, education or writing for kids‘… An irresistible opportunity, I couldn’t refuse!
I’ll be exercising my expertise as Kids Sci-fi chapter book creator and kids picture book writer, primary school teacher and blogger. From today onwards, you’ll find me over at Kids Book Review, as one of their resident Guest Bloggers.
Kids Book Review is a children’s literature and book review site that supports and features authors, illustrators and publishers Australia-wide and internationally. They’re currently achieving over 42,000 hits per month (and growing exponentially), and are one of the most respected literary sites on the web.
Tania McCartney, multi-genre author has published many children’s books including Riley 
the Little Aviator series … Riley and the Sleeping Dragon, Riley and the Grumpy Wombat etc.
Today you’ll find my first Guest Post over at Kids Book Review … Here’s a snippet >>>
How to MAXimize your Book Readings to Children
Do you have an author gig lined up at a school, library or book store? Want to connect with your young audience from the very start?
Want to grab their attention? Create an interactive atmosphere? Do you yearn to leave them begging for more?
#10 TOP SECRETS in Engaging children at your Book Reading
1. Liaise with the library and school for a PRIME time. Make sure your visit is well advertised and promoted beforehand. Consider a costume competition with prizes.
2. Be ultra organized. Rehearse your book reading and fun activities from beginning to end. Print off photo permission forms for parents to sign. Provide all props including books, worksheets, materials and handouts. Be flexible on the day. Tailor each session to suit the ages and specific needs of the group
3. Dramatize your story with voice inflections, whispers, pauses and actions varying your voice for different characters and emotions. Pause to create effect and tension.
To read the full REAL DEAL … Click. http://www.kids-bookreview.com/2012/01/how-to-maximize-your-book-readings-to.html Don’t forget to return HERE to share your personal experiences.
I’m so grateful for this incredible chance to Guest Blog, to share my books and website as a children’s writer and Blogger.
A special thanks to Tania McCartney and Kids Book Review for offering me this awesome opportunity.
Wow, congratulations and good for you. I hope it goes really well for you.
Well done Karen! This is certainly an awesome opportunity for you as a children’s author! 🙂
Thanks Greta for sharing my exciting news. This opportunity is so awesome in so many ways.
Thanks Heather for dropping over here with your kind support. Its wonderful to be talking about Children’s writing and books again. This opportunity is so Amazing!
Congratulations Karen!!
Very exciting indeed!
Would love to see a filmed clip of one of your readings I bet its wonderful 🙂
Thanks Rebecca! Its been one very eXciting week!
Thanks for the idea about videoing my Book Reading to kids. I absolutely LOVE getting into character. I’ll definitely video my next Reading ! 🙂
Great tips, Karen. I too have done readings in Libraries and Schools and it is just fabulousnto see the children’s faces when they become fully engaged with the story. Taking a video is a great idea.
Thanks for joining us at KBR, Karen – and see you again soon!
Thanks Lesley for dropping over to check out my Book Reading tips. Yes, I love reading and interacting with children, like you do! Can’t wait for my next Gig! 🙂
Thanks Tania, for inviting me to Blog a series of Guest Posts. Can’t wait to send you my next one and see it up on KBR 🙂
Great info Karen and congrats on your new writing ‘gig’
I am hoping the librarian at my kids’ school will organise some author readings this year. I might have to give her a little nudge – maybe after the 1st week of school is over.
Hello Karen, Congratulations. This is so very exciting for you. You create your own opportunities and you deserve your success.
The other thing is I tried to send you a birthday greeting for the 19th, but my computer was playing up and I couldn’t get through.
I didn’t forget and I hope you had a lovely day.
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Thanks Steph for the congrats. Glad you like the info. Hope you’ll be able to “nudge” your school librarian into a few Author visits. Kids will love them 🙂
Hi Lexie, lovely to see you over here again with your wonderful words of support.
Thanks for your birthday wishes and thinking of me 🙂
Fantastic Karen. Awesome! Congratulations, you deserve it.
Thanks so much Rob. The Kids Book Review invite was so unexpected …just popped up in my Inbox. LOL 🙂
I wish you every success with your upcoming “twin” Book Launch … Karen 🙂
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