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January 2010
Sudipta,
Thank you for coming to Birches Elementary School. Your energetic, enthusiastic and humorous presentation was enjoyed by all. You had the ability to keep all students’ attention, because you spoke on their level. Using the game show presentation format was very clever and informative.
There is still a buzz in our school about your visit, and your books don’t stay on the library shelves.
A great time was had by all. Thanks again for coming.
Sincerely,
Ale Maciunas
Birches’ School Media Specialist
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Sudipta’s presentations blend storytelling and language arts with fun and wit. Children of all ages are invited to learn about writing, the process of making a book, and the challenges of being a writer. Sudipta shares all her books with the students so they can see a real face behind the printed words.
Sudipta is happy to work with teachers to make classroom visits both supplementary and complementary to the in-school learning experience. Below you will find a sampling of her presentations but there are many more available.
Why Invite Sudipta?
Author Day Activities
The Logistics
Book Ordering Information
Sudipta is very sensitive to the fact that not all parents will opt to purchase books during the author visit, and that can be hard for a kid. So no one ever leaves her presentations empty handed - she provides a number of giveaways to the children, from bookmarks to magnets to postcards to stickers, so that everyone has a special souvenir to take home.
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Sudipta’s Presentations
Here is a sampling of the presentations Sudipta offers:
Smooch, Roar, Plop, and More. PreK-Grade 3.
This presentation centers on the main characters of Sudipta’s picture books, The Hog Prince, The Mine-o-saur, and Tightrope Poppy. Sudipta reads the books and the children are encouraged to join in the storytelling experience by acting out the stories – all the smooching, roaring, and plopping! The presentation includes an overview of what Sudipta does as a writer and how the publishing process works.
From Inspiration to Printed Page: How a writer takes an idea and crafts it into a publication. All ages.
Sudipta talks about the writing process, from finding and refining an idea to the final published piece. She will read excerpts from her current projects, discuss how she structures a book, and share funny stories about her career as a writer. She reads one of her newer projects and asks the students to develop the art to accompany the text, either individually (to be completed independently) or by dividing the pages among the audience. The session concludes with a preview of the illustrator’s completed art.
Writing Workshops. Grades 2-5
Sudipta guides the audience through the process of creating a story. She discusses how strong characters, interesting settings, and challenging conflicts are the heart to good stories. The group then begins a guided writing assignment to let each child’s creativity take center stage.
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Testimonials
"Author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen came to our school and shared her exciting stories and experiences on being an author. She involved teachers and students in an awesome game show to reveal how she became an author. She also read some of her current books to students. The children were engaged and enjoyed her visit. Ms Bardhan-Quallen introduced books she is currently working on. Students can't wait to her new books are available!!" Debra Morse, Reading Specialist, East Fallowfield Elementary School, East Fallowfield, PA.
"Author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen's visit to Longstreth Elementary School has sparked both the students and the teachers imaginations. Through her lively interactive presentations and relatable style she taught our children so much about the writing process. A favorite part was when she gave us a sneak peak into what it is like to be a writer by reading her most current project. A truly fabulous experience, we wished her visit would have lasted the whole year." Cheryl Wolf, Teacher /Librarian, Longstreth Elementary School, Warminster Pennsylvania
"Ms. Bardhan-Quallen had a wonderful rapport with our students. Our students in grades K to 5 enjoyed her presentations because she tapped into their desire to participate in a friendly competition and kept their attention with humor. The packets that she provided for the teachers prior to her visit were grade appropriate, entertaining and informative. I would encourage all of my colleagues to invite Ms. Bardhan-Quallen for an effective author visit that reinforces the connections between reading and writing." Mary Sindoni, Librarian, A. Russel Knight Elementary, Cherry Hill, NJ
"Sudipta's presentations were thoroughly engaging and entertaining. What an awesome experience for the students to be able to interact with a real author. The teachers and the kids are now fighting over Sudipta's books. She has inspired us all." Kathy Cyliax, Librarian, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Turnersville, NJ
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