Miri Leshem-Pelly – Author/Illustrator Virtual Visit
Let’s Get Creative – Storytime and art activity
Let’s Get Creative – Storytime and art activity
Engaging author visit which includes Lucky the dog, the inspiration and star of the Lucky’s Adventures Series.
I use a collection of existing municipal seals to tell a story of our heritage – either the Dutch in NY or the Erie Canal or the American Revolution.
Resilience, hope, the importance of history.
Imagination Is A Superpower
Fictional Character development within the framework of brainstorming and a step by step story map.
The in-classroom programs are based on the NYS Social Studies Learning Standards and Themes. Most of the programs have a focus New York State history, as well, as a few programs on United States history. All the in-classroom programs engage the students on the specific topic.
Some of the programs have been converted to student readers that contain more in-depth historical information. Throughout each student reader, there are questions to answer and exercises to assist with reading and comprehension. Please see website for a listing of the student readers.
One of America’s most beloved storytellers, Diane is known for transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. Her engaging performances include elements of theatre, movement and song while her warmth and invitation to participate brings today’s family audiences into the heart of the moment. Diane has been a featured storyteller on National Public Radio and at the International Storytelling Center. She is the winner of the ORACLE award for storytelling excellence in the Northeast as well as five Storytelling World awards and a Parent’s Choice Silver. Aside from her work as a storyteller, Diane is a published author avid gardener and bird enthusiast! She is also the author of “A Fire in My Heart,” the first collection of Kurdish folktales to be published in English.
Publisher’s Weekly called her, “an entire cast rolled into one!”
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