Jef Czekaj Author Visits

Jef loves to visit schools, libraries, and bookstores (anything to keep him from actually doing work).

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Suggested Audience:
-Grades K-6 (though I'm certainly open to other age groups)
-Maximum number of presentations per day: 3-4

Honorarium: $800 per day plus expenses within a 2-hour drive from Boston, $1000 per day plus expenses elsewhere

ABOUT THE PRESENTATIONS:

In addition to being a writer and illustrator, I am also a musician. As the DJ of a hip hop group, I use the skills I've learned as a musician and performer to combine music and video with traditional reading and drawing to create attention-grabbing, interactive presentations that appeal to even the "coolest" kids.

I have 2 presentations. One for younger children (K-2nd) called WHAT IS HIP HOP? and one for grades 3-6 entitled FROM BRAIN TO BOOK. Of course, since every group of kids is different, every presentation I do turns out differently. Generally, each presentation includes a reading of the book, a short presentation, and, if desired, a short activity. I'm also happy to autograph kids books.

More about the presentations.

Equipment needs:
-A video projector that can be hooked up to a MacBook Pro
-some sort of appropriately-sized soundsystem that can have an Ipod plugged into it
-an easel with paper and markers
-a small table
-if I'm going to lead the students in an art activity (see below), they will need appropriate art supplies. Generally, paper, pencils, and crayons or markers is all we need, but we can certainly use something fancier if you'd like.

Room requirements: a room that can be darkened so that everyone can see the screen; seating arranged so that everyone can see the screen.

Schedule: Please allow 30 minutes for the initial set-up, and 15 minutes between sessions.

Preparation:   Student groups should be familiar with my books.

Travel: Transportation should be arranged to and from the airport, hotel, and schools.

Food:  I'm a vegetarian!