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

Special Features
I have taught writing and illustration workshops at both schools and professional conferences.
* "Hi Katie! It was wonderful having you with us. The kids LOVED your presentations, and I've had parents tell me their kids wrote books over the weekend and have your books committed to memory. It was very very enriching and fun to have you visit...thank you very very much!!!" --Julie Edwards Levy, Vine Hill School, Scotts Valley, Ca.

Travel
Yes, with travel reimbursements. I am from NY and travel to NE states regularly. Please inquire

Selected Works
*PARTY ANIMALS (Harcourt, 2002)
*SCARED STIFF (Harcourt, 2001)
*WHO HOOTS? (Harcourt, 2000)
*I HATE TO GO TO BED! (Harcourt, 1999)
*WHO HOPS? (Harcourt, 1998)
*MABEL THE TOOTH FAIRY AND HOW SHE GOT HER JOB (Harcourt, 2003)
*KINDERGARTEN ROCKS! (Harcourt, 2004)

Fee
Please inquire

Homepage
http://www.katiedavis.com

Program Description
When I visit a school or library, I tailor my presentation to the appropriate age group, reading (at least) my latest book, following with a highly interactive illustrating and storytelling session. As the children help me write a story, volunteers join me up front where I ask each to make a different emotional expression. I draw them on the faces of the animals from my books and we create a new narrative story. I also include a slide show and drawing session. In extended format, that works as an illustration workshop for students third grade and older. Everyone I present to learns story construction, sequencing, and how an idea transforms from a thought to a published book. I even tell them how scary it is to talk and draw in front of a group because I make lots of mistakes! Everyone learns how to do simple drawings of emotions, I tell them about other embarrassing mistakes I've made while writing and illustrating my books.