Books can take readers to places they have never been and teach them about experiences they never thought possible. An old Chinese proverb says that "A book is like a garden carried in the pocket."
My name is Susan Troutt, and I am the author of The How-to Joke, Jake the Detective, The Child Pirate, and Pirates to the End. As a retired teacher, I know how important it is for children to love reading.
But reading and writing go hand in hand. Being a writer has afforded me the opportunity to discuss my books with so many students and to talk with them about writing. During my motivational, fun-filled presentations about imagination and my workshops with inventive story ideas, students in grades 3 – 8 turn into eager, enthusiastic writers who are excited about creating stories of their own. Kids can't wait to start writing!
To schedule a school visit, please contact me at sjtroutt@fuse.net or call me at 859/586-5297.
