 Be sure to follow updates on the MelissamWilliamsAuthor website.
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Visit Iggy's Website to Order the Newly Released Audio Book CD!
*Great for younger readers too!*
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2010 Schedule
January 13, 2010 5:30-7:30Turtle Town Writing GroupHouston, TXJanuary, 16, 2010 9:00-2:00pmCreative Writing WorkshopHobby Lobby off 529Houston, TXJanuary 19, 2010 6:30-8:30pmSugar Mill Elementary Literary NightSugarland, TXJanuary 22, 2010 7:00-8:30pmGirl Scout PresentationHemmenway ElementaryCypress, TXJanuary 30, 2010 10:00-2:00pmCreative Writing WorkshopTomball Harris County LibraryTomball, TXFebruary 1st through the 28th, 2010Virtual Blog TourFebruary 2, 2010Author Visit at St. Vincent ElementaryHouston, TXFebruary 4, 2010 6:00-8:00pmBook Signing at Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt Square3003 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TXFebruary 9, 2010 6:00-8:00AUDIO CD RELEASE VALENTINES DAY PARTYChick-Fil-A 249 at Jones RdTomball, TXFebruary 16, 2010Author Visit at Glover ElementaryHouston, TXFebruary 18, 2010 1:15-2:00pm CSTRadio Interview on the Book That Author ShowBlogTalk RadioFebruary 19, 2010Author Visit Memorial ElementaryHouston, TXFebruary 26, 2010Author Visit Aragon Middle SchoolHouston, TXFebruary 27, 2010 11:00am-3:00pmCreative Writing Workshop (2nd-5th grade)Ft. Bend Library 550 EldridgeSugar Land, TX 77478March 2, 2010Waltrip High SchoolHouston, TXMarch 3, 2010West University ElementaryHouston, TXMarch 5, 2010 4:30pm-8:30 Creative Writing WorkshopHobby Lobby 16011 FM 529 RdHouston, TX 77095 March 6, 2010 10:00Career Fair at University of HoustonGirls Scouts Function Houston, TXMarch 10, 2010 5:30-8:30 Book Signing at Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt Square3003 W Holcombe Blvd Houston, TXMarch 16, 2010 Author Visit Orion Oaks ElementaryLake Orion, MI
March 17, 2010
Author Visit Holy Family School
Rochester, MI
March 22, 2010 10:00amRadio Interview Coffee with an Author BlogTalk RadioMarch 24, 2010 Author Visit Lovette ElementaryHouston, TXMarch 24, 2010 5:00-8:00pm Book Signing at Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt Square 3003 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX April 14-17, 2010Texas Library Association ConferenceSan Antonio, TXApril 17, 2010 10:00am-2pmJunior League Literacy CarnivalSam Houston ElementaryConroe, TXApril 23rd, 2010Lantrip ElementaryHouston, TX April 26, 2010Field ElementarySan Diego, CAApril 27, 2010Rodriguez ElementarySan Diego, CAApril 28, 2010Angier ElementarySan Diego, CAApril 29, 2010Linda Vista ElementarySan Diego, CAMay 3, 2010Vista Grande ElementarySan Diego, CAMay 4, 2010Ibarra ElementarySan Diego, CAMay 4, 2010Cadman ElementarySan Diego, CAMay 5, 2010Knox Prep SchoolSan Diego, CAMay 6, 2010Fletcher ElementarySan Diego, CAMay 6, 2010Bayview ElementarySan Diego, CAMay 7,2010Washington ElementarySan Diego, CAMay 7, 2010Burbank ElementarySan Diego, CAMay 8, 2010Barnes and Noble Book SigningMission ValleySan Diego, CAMay 12, 2010Nurse ElementaryVictoria, TXMay 13, 2010Rahe Bulverde ElementaryBulverde, TXMay 22, 2010Book SigningKemah Kids FestivalKema, TXMay 27, 2010Colony Bend ElementaryHouston, TXJune 28-July 2, 2010Creative Writing and Illustration Camp5th-8th GradeHouston, TXJuly 12-16, 2010Creative Writing and Illustration Camp2nd-5th GradeHouston, TX
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Its that time of year again! Time to register for the 2nd annual
Creative Writing/Character Development and Illustration Camp hosted by
Children's Author, Melissa M. Williams, with guest Illustrator Ryan
Shaw!
5 Day Creative Writing and Illustration Summer Workshop
The
Iggy the Iguana Character Development Workshop is designed to teach
students how to think outside the box and create unique characters with
interesting stories. The author, Melissa Williams, will discuss the
way she used her own experiences with her pets to create the fictional
characters in Iggy the Iguana while
teaching the use of archetypes, conflict
resolution, and original storyline development tactics. Students will learn how to
bring their own ideas to life through words and illustrations as
professional illustrator, Ryan Shaw, explains the process of connecting
to the author's characters with art. During the week, the students
will have the opportunity to use their newly learned skills to come up
with their own character and develop a unique short story that will be
eligible for publication in the "I Write Short Stories by Kids for
Kids" Contest.
The Workshop Includes: · 5 Days of Creative Writing Instruction · Art Lesson's from professional illustrator · Behind the Scene Publishing Insight · Daily Snack, Prizes and Handouts · Short Story Project · An Iggy T-shirt
Children get a SNEAK PEAK into the world of being an Author, Illustrator, & Publisher!
Each
Student will have a chance to enter their short story into the
Read3Zero "I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids" Anthology and be
professionally published by LongTale Publishing!
SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION:
June 28th to July 2nd 2010 (For incoming 2nd-5th graders)
July 12th to 16th 2010 (For incoming 5th to 8th graders)
Time: 9:ooam to 12:30pm Location: Hobby Lobby, 16011 FM 529 Rd, Houston, TX 77095 Price: $250
Hurry, only 12 spots available!!!!
To register and reserve your child a spot, click HERE for a printable registration form!
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CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME
 Iggy and Snap are packing up their bags and "shell" and heading to San Diego California for the next stop on the School Book Tour! Melissa will be visiting 12-15 Schools in the San Diego School District while writing and researching for the next book in the Iggy Series, TURTLE TOWN! School Visits will be held April 26th through May 7th. The tour will end on May 8th with a book signing at the Mission Valley Barnes and Noble at 7610 Hazard Center Dr. San Diego, CA. 92108from 11:00 am to 3:00pm. *** Next Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 Melissa will continue to tour new regions and districts. The United States book tour official stops will be announced this summer! If you are interested in including your school district and state in the book tour, please contact melissa@LongTalePublishing.com. ***
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READ3ZERO UPDATES
 Thank you to all of the Read3Zero Contestants for participating the the "I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids" Contest. Our first round of finalists have been contacted. Published winners will be announced on the R3Z website atwww.Read3Zero.com. Finalists have until May 1st to submit any corrections and illustrations to our editors at melissa@LongTalePublishing.com.
***If you or your child submitted a story to Read3Zero and have not received an email from our staff, please contact me at melissa@LongTalePublishing.com.***
BE SURE TO CHECK FOR THE NEXT PUBLISHING CONTEST CALLED, "I Inspire" Inspirational Stories Writing by Kids for Kids! Details will be posted soon.
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Story Writing & Songwriting
Classes For Kids!
 International Recording Artist and Songwriter Misha Williams AND my little sister, will be joining me away from her home in Nashville, TN to be my guest instructor this summer in a story and song writing workshop. This workshop has been designed for incoming 4th-8th graders who love to write stories and songs! Details will be sent out soon. If you have any questions, please email melissa@LongTalePublishing.com.
TENTATIVE DATES FOR THIS WORKSHOP ARE PLANNED FOR:
Monday 6/14
Monday 6/21
*Evening Classes will be held at the Cy-Fair Library/Lonestar College*
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CHILDRENS COLUMN
FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
 A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:
The lessons in the Iggy the Iguana Series have been recognized as useful tools for children and adults to use in efforts to bring forth realists topics of discussion. These topics have been written specifically with elementary school students in mind, thereby opening up a channel for communication and questions for parent and child or student and teacher. The foundation of the character interaction in Iggy the Iguana was carefully crafted with an intentional background of psychology. Awareness of diversity and acceptance in regards to family structure, outward appearance, culture, gender, personality style, and emotional well-being have been used realistically while using fun-loving animal characters to lighten the read. My work in the counseling system and in the classroom has given me a wide variety of situations that either relate very well to children or create empathetic understanding for others who experience life differently. Some of these situations, I believe only a teacher on the outside looking into the classroom environment will have the opportunity to witness. Read my children's column Kids Korner at the Westside Story for specific breakdowns of the talking points and lessons presented in the Iggy the Iguana Chapter Books. I wrote these books for children but also for adults to read with their kids at home or at school too!
Thank you for being a part of positive reading for children. Please feel free to share your thoughts with me at the Westside Story News.
Thank you!
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Sincerely,
Melissa Williams
LongTale Publishing
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