New England SCBWI
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

Travel
Yes. Home State is NY, but travel to NE area frequently

Selected Works
SUNNY DAYS & STARRY NIGHTS RAINY DAY PLAY! THE LITTLE HANDS NATURE BOOK WINTER DAY PLAY! OCEANS RAINFORESTS

Fee
$150/class of 25, $400/day. Inquire for specific costs. Contact author for specific costs and materials fees.

Homepage
http://www.nancycastaldo.com

Program Description
*Preschool and Kindergarten Program - Flower Power (30 Min.) Activities revolve around flowers in this program for young children. The cost of the program includes a copy of THE LITTLE HANDS NATURE BOOK.
*Kindergarten Program - Animal Fun (45-60 Min.) Nancy introduces kindergarten students to the book making process and proceeds with a program featuring interactive animal activities from the author's books. The program is perfect for an Earth Day celebration or alphabet lesson. Minimal materials required.
*Elementary Program - Arctic Adventures (45-60 Min.) Discover the beauty of the northern lights and play Inuit games, as author, Nancy Castaldo introduces second and third grade students to the book making process and proceeds with a program featuring activities from Winter Day Play! Materials fee.
*Upper Elementary/Middle School Program - Funky Book Art (1-3 hours) (Can be modified for assembly visit) After an introduction to the book making process, students discover that books can take on many different forms through hands-on bookmaking activities. Children's literature awards discussed. Materials required. Specific themes corresponding to the curriculum can be arranged.
*WILD ABOUT OCEANS (Program varied - adaptable for classroom visits/ nature centers etc.) Take a closer look at sand from faraway beaches. Make a jellyfish or learn about whales with an echolocation game. Programs designed to enhance ocean curriculum in elementary grades. Hands on games, crafts and experiments make ocean learning exciting. Additional programs are available. Check website for changes and updates.