Nelson Publishing and Marketing - A New Direction...

A New Direction

Nelson Publishing & Marketing
366 Welch Road
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 735-0418
info@nelsonpublishingandmarketing

Author Presentations


Have You Filled a Bucket Today? written by Carol McCloud. Carol travels nationwide promoting her Bucket Filling concept and book in schools. Her presentation includes all-school assemblies. Contact Carol at www.bucketfillers101.com.
Character-building message: promotes kindness and respect.



Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are written by Maria Dismondy. Maria travels throughout Michigan promoting her book about self-esteem, bullying, and courage to children in grades K-5. She is available for daytime or evening events in schools and libraries. Contact Maria at www.mariadismondy.com.
Character-building message: promotes that deciding to do the right thing is the golden rule.

    Mimi the Inchworm written by Sue Beth Balash. Sue Beth's     school presentations are geared toward grades K-2 or 3-5. The event for                 primary grades includes a shared reading/slideshow projected on a screen and a         student project about treating nature and others with respect. Children in grades         3-5 will add to the above a demonstration of the writing process from ideas to         publication. Activities included cover GLCE subjects of Reading, Science, and         Writing. Contact Sue Beth at www.suebethbalashbooks.com.
                                       Character-building message: even the tiniest creatures make a difference in the world.

The Heidelberg Project written by Linda McLean. Linda's presentation abilities with her book are vast. Because her book covers many art and social topics, her        presentation can be adapted to your needs. Her emphasis for art is placed on           the unusual art form, the use of recyclable materials, and the controversy                surrounding this project. Emphasis on writing is in the form of poetic expression.          Contact Linda at lindamclean@wlcsd.org.
Character-building message: promotes an appreciation of art, poetry, and to create an understanding of diversity and living peacefully.

King of Dilly Dally written by Michael D. Scott. Michael's presentation is ideal for children ages 8-12. His presentation discusses the importance of balancing responsibilities and fun in young students' lives. The rhyming patterns in his book are wonderful to read aloud. Children learn not only about the book's concept, but Michael discusses the life of a writer and cncourages children to write stories and poetry. Contact Michael at www.michaeldscottbooks.com.
Character-building message: promotes making responsible choices.

Wrestling the ABCs written by Tom and Veronica Davids. The Davids' presentation for schools, libraries, bookstores, and wrestling events captivates the audience of preschoolers-5th graders. The lessons learned in the presentation include wrestling knowledge, fitness, and nutrition. Contact Tom and Veronica at www.wrestlingtheabcs.com.
Character-building message: promotes fitness and teamwork.

I Know Where The Freighters Go written by Marlene Miller. Marlene's school and library presentation includes the writing/illustrating process which led to the publication of her book. She speaks to many local schools, libraries, and maritime museums throughout Michigan. Contact Marlene at martiweir@aol.com.
Character-building message: promotes learning about our resources and   building a sense of community.

Divorced Together For The Sake of the Children written by Kristi Schwartz. Kristi's presentation for schools, libraries, bookstores, educators, and divorce groups captivates audiences of all ages. Her presentations are geared toward grades K-2, 3-5, or adults. The event for primary grades includes a shared reading/slide show projected on a screen and a student activity. Children in grades 3-5 will add to the above a demonstration of the writing process and activities relating to the theme of change. Presentations can include activities related to illustrating, if so desired. Activities cover GLCE subjects of Reading, Writing, and Fine Arts. Contact Kristi at                                                             www.kristischwartzbooks.com.
                                    Character-building message: promotes accepting life's changes in a positive                                         manner for children and adults.

    Running Home written by Jennifer Charron Ward. Jennifer's school and library                 presentations are a huge hit among children in grades 5-8. If allowed, Jennifer brings in         her own dog, Byron, for the visit. Her presentation is focused on the dog rescue mission     and how it is developed at a local level. Often, Jennifer brings dog rescue coordinators to     answer questions on rescue and adoption.
    Contact Jennifer at www.jennifercharronwardbooks.com.
    Character-building message: promotes an appreciation and love of animals.

    Liam's Luck and Finnegan's Fortune written by Timothy Kiernan. Tim's presentation     fits well for children in grades 3-5. His book covers a variety of life lessons that can be     adapted to suit your classroom needs. The school and library presentation emphasizes         the benefits of sharing, working hard, and the belief that it is everyone's responsiblity to     take care of our planet. Tim discusses the important benefits of writing at an early age     and weaves student interaction into the entire presentation. Contact Tim at                         www.timothykiernanbooks.com.
    Character-building message: promotes the idea in achieving one's goals and             dream, and that luck is not a substitue for hard work.

    Don't Blame Me! written by Larry Cole. Larry's presentation fits perfectly with his         book on goal-setting for students. It is targeted to an audience for students in grades         3-8. His presentation is also ideal of parents of those students who need assistance         with keeping on-track. Larry provides a Goal-Tender dry-erase chart at his presentation     to assist students in fulfilling their goals. Contact Larry at www.dontblamelarry.com.
    Character-building message: promotes achieving personal goals.

    Bursting with Joy written by Joan Broggi. How can you take what appears to be a         negative in your life and turn it into a positive? Through the telling of her personal         story, Joan Broggi takes the audience on a "Journey of Joy" by showing how to             embrace the extraordinary gifts in our lives. Her special needs son is a gift! And once     she opened this gift up, accepted it for its true value, and truly embraced it, she found     more than she was looking for. Let her teach you what her son has taught her.                 Sometimes, adversity can change our lives for the better. Contact Joan at                         www.joanbroggibooks.com.
    Character-building message: promotes the qualities of a specials needs child.

    Opening Doors, Opening Lives: Creating awareness of advocacy, inclusion, and         education for our children with special needs written by Jennifer Greening. have you     ever wondered what it takes to educate a child with special needs in their neighborhood     school? In this presentation for parents, Jennifer tells the story of her personal                 experiences related to integrating her daughter into the general education system.             Presented in a style that is gentle and friendly, Jennifer provides valuable information         that the audience can use for their own child's educational journey. Contact Jennifer at     www.jennifergreeningbooks.com.
    Character-building message: promotes the inclusion of special needs children.