Grades 2-5/ Y2-Y5

An engaging and inspiring presentation about writing true stories and working as an author, the process behind editing and researching, followed by answers to students' questions. If there is a particular aspect of being a writer and/or THE CRAYON MAN that you'd like me to talk about, I'd be happy to incorporate it into our session.

Please Contact Natascha for available dates and times. The visit can be arranged via Zoom, Google Hangouts or similar. *If you do have a budget through your PTO, that really helps me as a working author. Otherwise, I can offer the presenation for free, provided you purchase copies of the book for your classroom/library. I will sign them! 

INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS also available (see below)!

"Thank you so much, Natascha, for an amazing virtual visit with our students at Grandview. The children were so excited to learn all about you!  We have around 700 students, and they ALL were engaged with your presentation! Thank you for inspiring them with your story, The Crayon Man, and sharing about your life as an author. You have encouraged them to begin writing their own stories, with the characers and setting you started with them! Thank you for doing two separate presentations for our students that were appropriate for each group.  We adore your book, and really enjoyed learning how Crayola Crayons came to be! I would encourage other schools to reach out to Natascha and plan an event at your school!" – Mrs. Kristin Stravinsky, Reading Specialist, Grandview Elementary, Erie, PA

"Natascha Biebow did a virtual author visit with K5 - 2nd grade. I wish we would've included the entire school as it would've been engaging for K5 - 5th grade or even middle school! She helped us understand how she goes through the process of writing. She included details of her life & had a very interesting presentation - my colleagues agreed! My students had just finished their draft copies of their nonfiction books. It is always hard to get them to re-write/revise their books. However, after Natascha's presentation they thought 1 revision was fine since hers took 2 years to write the book :). She inspired us." – Marie Welvang, Madison Elementary, WI

"Our homeschool group enjoyed hearing Natascha's writing process. She was so knowledgeable about Edward Binney and the invention of the crayon, it captivated the kids' interest and she did a great job of keeping the students engaged, even over the virtual platform!" – Homeschool Group, Steamboat Library, CO

“Natascha Biebow visited with students virtually at the elementary school where I teach. It was such a pleasure to have her and the students had an absolutely fantastic time. They were amazed that they were able to meet a real author. Natascha talked about her life, how she decided to become an author, the writing process, and her book. My favorite part was the look on the kids’ faces when she told them how long it took her to write The Crayon Man. If you’re looking for an engaging and informative author, I highly recommend Natascha Biebow” – Rachel Hodges, Librarian, Catonsville Elementary School, MD

“Students and teachers really loved your presentation! It was great seeing the photos that served as inspiration for the book. We loved learning about how you collect, write, and revise your ideas for books, how you collaborate with others, and also hearing about how the illustrator created his artwork, too.” – Kristin Salsberry, 3rd grade teacher, Salt Brook School NJ

“It was a joy to work with Natascha for our virtual author visits, she communicated well and made it clear what she was able to deliver for us. Her session was informative and inspired the children, who came up with lots of brilliant questions at the end of the talk. We look forward to working with Natascha again in the future.” – Elizabeth McDonald, Wokingham Borough Libraries, UK

"Our students thoroughly enjoyed your presentation! We recently started up our “Genius Hour,” a time where students can pick one of their passions to research, plan a project, and collaborate as they create. The beginning of your presentation where you talked about possible careers when you were a child really resonated with our students, and it also helped some who were struggling a bit to find a passion they were interested in pursuing." – Mr Schneider, 3rd Grade teacher, Colony Meadows Elementary, TX

"Natascha Biebow's virtual visit was a truly enriching experience for our students, sparking considerable enthusiasm for the story behind The Crayon Man. Her dedication to engaging with each age group was evident, and the students, from our youngest in Kindergarten and Grade 1, who joyfully drew along with her guidance, to our older sudents in Grades 4 and 5, all benefited from her thoughtful approach. The vibrant visuals she incorporated were particularly effective in capturing their attention and illustrating the fascinating history of Crayola crayons.

Ms. Biebow's presentation was inspiring for the children to witness her journey of discovery, stemming from a simple curiosity into a captivating exploration of innovation. We deeply appreciated her efforts to tailor the content for different developmental levels, and the interactive elements she included ensured that the students remained engaged and learned a great deal about the origins of a beloved everyday item." - Catherine Bae, Lower School Librarian, Graded, The American School of Sao Paulo, Brazil 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1. Enthusiastic audience: To get the most out of my virtual visit, please share my book ahead of time with the children. You can do some crayon art and watch a video of how Crayola crayons are made. Find more ideas for how to tie in the book into your teaching and learning here.

2. A copy of my book: When I read my book aloud during your virtual visit, it is useful if someone can hold up a copy so the children can clearly see the pictures as they listen.

3. Prepared questions: Please ask the children to prepare questions in advance of my session.

If your students would like to order copies of my books from a local bookstore (or internet) to coincide with my virtual visit, I'd be happy to send you personalized signed book plates in the mail.

I look forward to connecting with you!

VIRTUAL in-depth WORKSHOPS on writing true stories, inventions, and creative editing and writing, please query Natascha.