About Our Presentations
Rick Spears
Here is a list of schools at which I have been asked to give a presentation. The main feature is a PowerPoint show of my artwork, demonstrating how illustrations "evolve" and what goes into building a life-size dinosaur model. Then, of course, time for questions and answers. If you'd be interested in having me give a presentation at your school... or to any group that might enjoy seeing how books are illustrated or exhibit models made... please contact me.
Freedom Middle School Canton, GA October 15, 2008
Teasley Middle School Canton, GA October 16, 2008
Benton Elementary School NIcholson, GA January 23, 2009
"Students, parents and staff always have a blast with Kelly Milner Halls. I have seen her give presentations to a total of 1,000 children at three schools since 2002. Students were engaged and giggling at every presentation, no matter which book Kelly was sharing. They were in awe as she described stories connected to Tales of the Cryptids and Albino Animals. Unlike some popular authors, Kelly is humble, kid-friendly and goofy. Every library teacher in the Central Valley School District (Spokane, WA) reported that Kelly was very easy to work with and that she charged extremely reasonable fees for school visits."
Kathy Kalich, Librarian
Wilson Elementary
Spokane, WA
March 2008"Awesome!’ is the word my students used to describe Kelly’s presentations at Lee Elementary School. Students, staff and parents loved her enthusiasm, kid-friendly speech, awesome artifacts (which kids are allowed to touch!) and positive personality. Many kids asked me the next day if she could come back again this year. Kelly bends over backwards to accommodate student needs, adjusting to times of day, ability and grade levels, and staff requests. She is informative and great fun. I would highly recommend her for any school.”
Beth St George, Librarian
Lee Elementary
East Wenatchee, WA
March 2008“Ooooh!” “Ahhh!” “Wow!” “Sweet!” Rick’s presentations earned high praise from the students at Benton. He had them hooked with a computer-animated dino skeleton before the presentations even started, and then held their interest by showing them slides of models, drawings, book illustrations, and works-in-progress. In addition to his talent as an artist, Rick is very knowledgeable about science, effortlessly combining both in his work and talks with students.. He was gracious and kind, genuinely interested in the kids and their questions. His message to students, “find something you love to do and learn to make a living at it” is one they can never hear too often. Weeks later, Tales of the Cryptids and Dinosaur Mummies are still the hottest items in the media center!
Media Specialist Sharon Mitchell
Benton Elementary
Nicholson, GA
January 2009
Kelly Milner Halls
I'd love to visit your school, library or conference. My presentation is called "The Wonders of Weird" and I sare all kinds of stories and fossils, thanks to Rick Spears (he gave me a LOT of the fossils). I can also give writing workshops. Email me and I'll tell you all about it. And here's a list of the places I've been recently, too.
July 19, 2008
South Hill Library Branch, Spokane, WA
July 24, 2008
East Bonner county Library, Sandpoint, ID
July 24, 2008
Clark Fork Branch Library, Clark Fork, ID
Sept 30, 2008
Opportunity Elementary, Spokane, WA
Oct. 22, 2008
Northwood Middle School, Mead, WA
Oct 29, 2008
Manson Elementary, Manson, WA
Nov 22, 2008
Mobius Kids Museum, Spokane, WA
Dec 5, 2009
Auntie’s Bookstore, Spokane, WA
Dec 8, 2008
Sherwood Elementary, Edmonds, WA
Dec 9, 2008
Mountlake Terrace Elementary, Edmonds, WA
Dec 10, 2008
Maplewood Elementary, Edmonds, WA
Dec 11, 2008
Lynndale Elementary, Lynwood, WA
Dec 12, 2008
Terrace Park Elementary, Edmonds, WA
Dec 31, 2008
First Night Celebration /Auntie’s Bookstore, Spokane, WA
Jan 15, 2009
Sherwood Elementary, Spokane, WA
Jan 21, 2009
Hamblen Elementary, Spokane, WA
Jan 23, 2009
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
How Can We Help You?
If you're hosting an author or illustrator event, don't forget -- we have great hand-outs, especially prepared to enrich each young reader's personal experience. Ask for our coloring sheets and other fun activities in PDF files!
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