Please forgive bloops -- long overdue renovations are in process -- Below are links to artwork, stories, and practical Visual verbal Tools for the classroom. Comments, reactions, corrections, are welcome.Thanks, Roger

Above boy climbs into an old photo and goes back in time in the picture book Reunion, for more Picture Books


NEWS:
For teachers who've seen tellingboards work for students and asked "Where's the book on this?"
It's Here!
SCHOLASTIC


FOR IRA '08 PRESEANTATION SLIDES
Get a PDF here.

Contact me at: Tellingboards@aol.com

SCHOOL: Author/Illustrator Presentations and Writing Residencies
Sharing the excitement of writing stories and making pictures is always fun, but showing students how familiar tools can make writing easier, inviting all learners into the Literacy circle, is what I enjoy most.

"One of the best author presentations I’ve ever seen! His message is SO positive. All kids can succeed." Teacher, Saratoga Elem,Springfield, VA

VISUAL TOOLS: Teacher Workshops Got Reluctant Readers and Writers?
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Visual Tools that increase reading comprehension and make writing easier. See how low-text tools engage students with different learning styles, offering powerful support for reading, writing, note taking and more. Get a preview of the soon to be published Scholastic book that tells all.
ARTWORK : Illustration/Drawings/Painting
My artwork can be found in books, magazines, and in the collection of a number of museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. See a range of this work and stories related to the pictures.

STORIES - STUDENTS LOOK HERE:
Read stories, see illustrations from picture books and learn more about the bookmaking process ...see dummy books and story ideas in process. Soon I'll add more.... new unpublished stories --

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