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What a surprise! A talented Westfield School teacher, Michele Barkley, made a cake of one of my book covers!
Suzanne, author Beth Finke, & her seeing-eye dog, Hanni, at a United Way charity event at Barnes & Noble Thanks for inviting me: Academy of Our Lady School Adler Elementary School Alta Vista Montessori Ascension Elementary Aspen Elementary School Barnes & Noble, Vernon Hills Brilliant Sky Toys and Books Butterfield Elementary School Chicago Children's Museum Christ Lutheran Preschool Clearview Elementary Compass Point Homeschool Cook Memorial Library Copeland Manor Elementary Cottonwood Creek Elementary Crocodile Pie Bookstore Cross Lutheran School Fremont Library Glen Flora Elementary Glendale Primary School Goodrich Elementary Greenbrier Elementary Harrison School Highland Middle School Indian Knoll Elementary ISLMA Conference James C. Bush Elementary Johnson Elementary Kinder Korner Preschool The King's Academy Lake Forest Country Day School Libertyville Homeschool Group Lily Lake Elementary Longfellow Elementary Madison Elementary Meadowview Elementary National Education Assoc. (NEA) -Read Across America Team Oak Grove Elementary Parkside Elementary School Poko Loko Learning Center Prairie Crossing Elementary Rockland Elementary School Spring Meadows St. John's Lutheran School Sycamore Elementary Temple Elementary School The Children's House Under the Sycamore Tree Bookstore Village Green Montessori W. J. Murphy Elementary Westbrook Elementary Westfield School
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AUTHOR VISITS I love to visit schools, libraries and bookstores! Choose a program below or email me to discuss creating a special presentation for your group. I also do live Virtual Author Visits via Skype. Click here for details.
Amazing Animals Ms. Slade will read one of her popular picture books, Animals are Sleeping, What's New at the Zoo?, and What's the Difference? This interactive program shares fascinating animal facts along with encouraging news about how people are helping endangered animals.
School Visit Details Please contact the author for presentation rates. I also offer live virtual school author visits via Skype. You can earn free books for your school with your virtual visit. Click here to read all about it! (Note: I've appeared at local charity events such as school book fairs, United Way fund raisers, etc. for no charge. If you're planning such an event in my area, let me know. I'm happy to help out as my schedule allows.) Notes from Students and Teachers
Wow! The biggest and most colorful Thank You letter I've received! —From the second grade at Adler Elementary School. “Ms. Slade’s visit was a huge success! She has a great rapport with students and tells them what they are interested in hearing about the writing process. Her presentation is enthusiastic, inspiring, and fun, as she takes them through the steps from idea to publication. In addition to being eager to pick up their pencils and write, students learn the virtues of hard work and persistence to achieve their goals.” —Sue Elsea, 6th Grade Teacher   —Beautiful thank you notes from students at Copeland Manor School
“Thank you for coming to our school. My class really related
to your road to publishing story, and how it didn’t just
happen on the first try. We really enjoyed your presentation, especially
when we helped make your upcoming book come to life by participating
in the chorus, ‘Shh, shh, the animals are sleeping.’ It
was fun to guess the animals in your book! Thank you for reading
one of your biographies. It was a real treat to hear an author
read her own work!”
—A few of the awesome letters from Prairie Crossing School! "Our Family Literacy Night was a huge success! Thank you for your time and super presentation. We had many parents and board members mention what a terrific night it was!" —Derek Straight, Curriculum Director, James C. Bush Elementary, Johnsburg, IL  "We had a faculty meeting this morning and I can't even begin to express how impressed our principal was with your Skype event! :) The kids and teachers are still talking about it. You've truly encouraged so many children in so many ways!" —Tiffany Maronpot, third grade teacher, Stoudsburg Elementary, Stroudsburg, PA Photo: Visiting 800 students at Stoudsburg Elementary via Skype
"Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our classes. All of us truly enjoyed your visit. I think you may have inspired some of our students to further pursue writing. You had such a great connection with the classes, and they learned so much. Sharing your writing life was especially inspiring. It was fascinating to learn more about the many steps involved in publishing too." —Darlene Andre, 5th Grade Teacher, Greenbriar School, Northbrook, IL
Colorful thank you notes from the students in Mr. Pepitone's third grade class at Mount Prospect Elementary, NJ
"My students loved our virtual school visit and to see and talk to someone so far away. The students were astounded they could see inside an author's house where you work. During your book reading the class was completely engaged, and they enjoyed walking up to the camera to ask questions for Q & A time. The ability to make a personal connection with someone who writes books they enjoy was so empowering. Right after your visit one student told me she wanted to write books when she grew up!" —Ms. Tonya Bontrager, Parkside Elementary School "Thank you so much for coming to our homeschool group! Our children and parents enjoyed your presentation very much. You did a great job speaking and made it very interesting for the kids, even with the range we have in the group. They were all happy to have had you come and speak, and found the publishing process fascinating as well as the fun animal facts that you shared! Your presentation was very well done." —Angie Lopez, Compass Point Homeschool Group
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Fascinating Figures in History
"Thank you for visiting Butterfield School. The staff and students enjoyed their time with you. Your message of perseverance was very inspiring and motivating. Great message for the students! You are a talented author and presenter!" 