Workshops
School or Homeschool Groups
Author Talk
Book Trek
How does a book go from idea to publication? Katherine takes students on the journey of think-write-publish, showing the steps that take the writer’s work to the reader’s shelf.
How to Speak Publish: How Kids Can Get Their Work in Print
What’s a cover letter? What’s important about word count? Who publishes work by kids? Katherine shows young authors how to begin approaching their work as professionals so that they can experience publication now.
Writing as a Career Path
What does it take to make a living as a writer? What kind of training do you need? What is the writer’s day like? What can you be doing now to plan for a writing future? Katherine offers an inside look.
Writing Hands-On
Stalking Poetry
Poetry can be an unpredictable creature. Some students see it sunning itself on a rock and mistake it for something tame, or even uninteresting. What happens, though, if the poetry pounces? Using the work of established poets, Katherine captures the mystery of metaphor and meter, equipping students to create work that is resonant and surprising.
Story Stage: The Art of Becoming
A trained actress and drama teacher, Katherine uses theatre techniques as a way to transfer ideas from the mind, through the body, and onto the page.
Writing Your Life: Beyond "What I Did Last Summer"
Students are called upon for essay writing in school assignments, competitions, college applications and assessment. Yet many students feel writing about themselves is boring! Katherine shares techniques for writing that is not only clear and focused but personal and vibrant.
Issues Interactive
Defusing the Bully Bomb
Katherine discusses with students how to use the power of community to overcome bullying behavior.
Expanding the Circle: Writing for Reconciliation
Katherine engages the students in conversation about being an insider or outsider. Students share stories, written or oral, about their own experiences and acts of courage.
Teachers, Homeschoolers and Parents
Teachers as Writers
You’ve thought of writing creatively; one day you’ll publish a book – when you get some time. But right now all your creative energy must go to your students. What if your being a writer is exactly what your students need? Writing is one of the most critical skills developed in school. A teacher who practices the writing process knows secrets that can’t be discovered any other way. Come give life to your stories in this hands-on workshop and watch your students’ writing come to life this year. (Available for clock hours with two months advance notice)
Bring out the Author in Your Child
Children are natural storytellers and explainers-of-things-interesting. Yet sometimes writing is the most challenging subject. How can you help your child find his or her “hidden author?” Learn hands-on techniques with your child to get the words flowing.
Katherine Grace Bond has written or contributed to 24 books, including the bestselling Legend of the Valentine (Zonderkidz) and three poetry collections. She is a contributing editor for Beyond Magazine, poetry editor for The Handmaiden and has published extensively in children’s magazines and literary anthologies. A certified teacher, she has a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and has performed throughout the greater Puget Sound area including with Northwest Savoyards, Woodinville Repertory Theatre, and as storyteller for Dreamweavers Story Troupe.
Rates Full day: $500
Y Half day: $300 Y Evening Presentations: $150 for one hour (Client provides meal. Mileage costs apply over 50 miles from Duvall, WA). Contact Dawn Pontious 425 770-0059 Y Dawn@KatherineGraceBond.com