Speaking Engagements
Nancy Werlin is available to speak to both adults and teens about writing
for young adults and about the creative process. The cost is $2500 per
day plus hotel and airfare (if applicable). It is recommended that you
book at least a full year in advance.
Nancy’s school and library visit program is suitable for middle-school and/or high-school students. This includes three sessions per day, which can be a combination of talks to large groups and small creative writing workshops.
In addition, a book sale and signing may be added if desired. For more information, contact Nancy Werlin directly at nancy@nancywerlin.com.
Applying for Grants: If your school can't afford an author visit—for Nancy or for any author that you’d like to visit your school—consider applying for a grant. A number of foundation and other web sites have detailed information about grants available to schools and how to apply for them.
[Note: Link to grant information is courtesy of children's authors Jennifer Ward and Cynthia Leitich Smith.]
Book Talks & Discussion Guides & Other Resources
Impossible:
- Impossible Book Discussion Guide (full-color printable PDF) by Dr. Joni Bodart & Nancy Werlin
- Impossible Bookmark (full-color printable PDF)
- Link to YouTube Video Book Trailer
The Rules of Survival:
- The Rules of Survival Book Discussion Guide (printer-friendly)
- The Rules of Survival Teacher’s Guide (printer-friendly)
Double Helix:
- Double Helix Discussion Guide (printer-friendly)
- Double Helix Teacher’s Guide (printer-friendly)
Sample Multiple Intelligences Test for Double Helix by Ellyn Osher
In the form of a "menu" of book-related activities to be partaken of at the "Double Helix Café".
- Double Helix Test (printer-friendly)
Booktalks on Double Helix
- Double Helix Booktalk by Nancy Keane
- Double Helix Booktalk by Sam Marsh
Black Mirror
- Black Mirror Booktalk by Virginia Wright
Locked Inside
- Discussion Guide for Locked Inside by Lynn Rutan (printer-friendly)
The Killer's Cousin
- Discussion Guide for The Killer's Cousin by Lynn Rutan (printer-friendly)
- Killer's Cousin Booktalk by Nancy Keane
- Killer's Cousin Booktalk by Dr. Joni Bodart
- Killer's Cousin Booktalk by Bonnie Phinney
Are You Alone on Purpose?
- Are you Alone... Booktalk by Dr. Joni Bodart