Shirley G. Webb is accepting bookings for 2011 and 2012.
She is available for:
-Story sessions for kindergarten and elementary students-Readings and Writer's Craft presentations for middle & high school students, teachers, & other interested groups-Author Visits for schools, libraries, scout groups, book stores, book sales and signingsCalendar
2012
Oct 29 Two author story sessions for the benefit of the Children's Program and LEAP's (Leadership, Education,
Two author story sessions for the benefit of the Children's Program and LEAP's (Leadership, Education, and Athletics in Partnership, Inc) celebration of their 20 year commitment to the development of New Haven's youth. Harvest Festival & Dance-A-Thon in New Haven, CT., July 20, 2012 Workshop Presentation for UCON, Storrs
Workshop Presentation for UCON, StorrsJune 26 & 27 Two day workshop on The Craft of Writing
Two day workshop on The Craft of Writing Connecticut University, Storrs, CTJune 14 One day Workshop on The Craft of Writing
One day Workshop on The Craft of Writing Norwalk Community CollegeMay 12Workshop Presentation for CAPA-U
Workshop Presentation for CAPA-UMay 7 All day Workshop on The Craft of Writing
All day Workshop on The Craft of Writing CAPA-University, Hartford, CTJanuary 4 Interview about taped story session, for airing on TV, web, and You Tube.
Interview about taped story session, for airing on TV, web, and You Tube. Story Emporium, Smithfield, Rhode Island2011
To Be Announced Three day craft of writing workshop for New York Unversity.
On-line workshop details will be provided later.May 21 & 22 Book Signing
Book Signing10-5 PM Greet the Authors Event (Dressed in Full Native American Regalia)
Greet the Authors Event (Dressed in Full Native American Regalia) Olde Mistick Village Mystic, ConnecticutMay 7 Presentation: "Giving Life to Your Story World Characters"
Presentation: "Giving Life to Your Story World Characters" The Hartford Steamboiler Building Hartford, CTApril Craft of Writing workshop at CAPA-U
Craft of Writing workshop at CAPA-U Hartford, CT2010
August 2 Presentation: "To Market, to Market ..."
Presentation: "To Market, to Market ..."6:30 PM CAPA-SE Writer's Group
CAPA-SE Writer's Group Groton, CT
July 10 Children's program: "The Land Where the Forest Begins"
Children's program: "The Land Where the Forest Begins"12:00 NoonLexington Gardens
Lexington Gardens Newtown, CTJuly 7, July 14, Each Wednesday of July a Craft of Writing Presentation will be given for members of
Each Wednesday of July a Craft of Writing Presentation will be given for members of July 21, & July 28 the Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center who have a desire to write a book or an article.
10:30 AM North Haven, CT
North Haven, CT June 17, June 24, Shirley will conduct a class during each of these weeks on the craft of writing.
and July 1 Norwalk Community College
Norwalk Community College Norwalk, CTJune 10 Presentation: "The Craft of Writing" for Young Adults
Presentation: "The Craft of Writing" for Young Adults University of Connecticut at Storrs Storrs, CTJune 2 After School Program: "The Land Where the Forest Begins"
After School Program: "The Land Where the Forest Begins"2:30 PM Bristol Community Organization (BCO)
Bristol Community Organization (BCO) Bristol, CT
May 8One-hour workshop on the craft of writing for Young Adults.
One-hour workshop on the craft of writing for Young Adults. 7th Annual CAPA University Writers Conference Hartford Steam Boiler Convention Center Hartford, CTApril 25 Book signing
Book signing10 AM to 4 PM Earthstock Fair, Tunxis Community College
Earthstock Fair, Tunxis Community College Farmington, CT Rain date will be May 2, 2010.2009
August 17 Presentation to the SECAPA writer's group
Presentation to the SECAPA writer's group7 PM Groton, CT
Groton, CTAugust 6 Shirley volunteered her reading services with the children at LEAP in New Haven, CT
Shirley volunteered her reading services with the children at LEAP in New Haven, CT August 2 Shirley volunteered her reading services with the children at LEAP in New Haven, CT
Shirley volunteered her reading services with the children at LEAP in New Haven, CT May 20 Two workshops called "The Muse + The Mouse = The Magic"
Two workshops called "The Muse + The Mouse = The Magic" University of Connecticut campus Storrs, CT An all day event conducted by the Connecticut Writing Project Student & Teacher Writing Conference.May 16 Presentation: "To market, to market"
Presentation: "To market, to market" Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA) members.April 23 Presentation for children: "Where The Forest Begins"
Presentation for children: "Where The Forest Begins" Glastonbury High School for a group of children from the Glastonbury area schools Sponsored by the Glastonbury Park and Recreation Assoc. Glastonbury, CTMarch 4 Complete School Presentation and Reading of "Shenandoah, Beautiful Daughter of the Stars"
Complete School Presentation and Reading of "Shenandoah, Beautiful Daughter of the Stars" Neubuc Elementary School Glastonbury, CT. The story tells the meaning of the Native American dream catcher and medicine bag. It was written and published by "The Shannon Project," a group of CT writers of which Shirley G. Webb is a member. Laura Foltz was the illustrator for the delightful little book.February 25 Shirley volunteered her reading services to LEAP and began with a group of fifty children in New Haven, CT. LEAP (Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership) is an Americorps program for academic and social enrichment. It is designed to develop the strengths and talents of young people 7 - 14 by creating and implementing community-based programs for children living in high proverty urban neighborhoods.
Shirley volunteered her reading services to LEAP and began with a group of fifty children in New Haven, CT. LEAP (Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership) is an Americorps program for academic and social enrichment. It is designed to develop the strengths and talents of young people 7 - 14 by creating and implementing community-based programs for children living in high proverty urban neighborhoods.February 11 Interview by Toni Andrews on Connecticut Cable show, "So Much to Read - So Little Time"
Interview by Toni Andrews on Connecticut Cable show, "So Much to Read - So Little Time"January 25 Presentation: "The Muse + The Mouse = The Magic"
Presentation: "The Muse + The Mouse = The Magic" Wethersfield, CT. This program detailed how to begin your next novel, how to prevent the sag in the middle, and the obligation the author has to give the reader a satisfying ending.January, 22 Presentation for children: "Where the Forest Begins"
Presentation for children: "Where the Forest Begins" 4 sessions for all children, Chester Elementary Program sponsoned by the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department.
Chester, CT 2008
December 8 - 12 Author Visits/Book Readings
Las Vegas, NVNovember 21 Author Performace for children at Clay Patterson Elementary
Author Performace for children at Clay Patterson Elementary New Orleans, LAThursday, July 31 Summerscape Sports and Recreation Day Camp 2008 Session for Campers. 10:00 AM
February 25 Story & Craft of Writing Presentation for Home Schooler Group
Story & Craft of Writing Presentation for Home Schooler Group Granby, CTFebruary 21 Invited Guest at Forum hosted by Institute of Children's Literature
Invited Guest at Forum hosted by Institute of Children's Literature Subject: "Promoting Your Self-Published Book" Redding, CTFebruary 7 CRPA Showcase
CRPA Showcase East Hartford, CTJanuary 31 & Story Sessions at Laurel View Elementary School
February 1Beacon Falls, CT
Beacon Falls, CTJanuary 30 Taped Interview with Radio Disney in Disney's studio, Manchester, CT
Taped Interview with Radio Disney in Disney's studio, Manchester, CTJanuary 22 Interview/taping NHTV - Channel 20, Connecticut
Interview/taping NHTV - Channel 20, Connecticut 2007
December 19 & Presentation: Christmas program
20 for all students of the Wintergreen Magnet School
for all students of the Wintergreen Magnet SchoolHamden, CTDecember 14 Book sale and signing event for all four of Shirley's books
Book sale and signing event for all four of Shirley's books6:30 PM Connecticut Press Club Holiday Party at The Bruce Museum
Greenwich, CT. November 20 Two morning sessions from Tales of the Keeper of the Myths presented to 80 students
Two morning sessions from Tales of the Keeper of the Myths presented to 80 students Wolcott Elementary School Wolcott, CT. November 8 Presentation: "The Muse + The Mouse = The Magic" presented to 100 students in 7th grade classes, morning and afternoon sessions
Presentation: "The Muse + The Mouse = The Magic" presented to 100 students in 7th grade classes, morning and afternoon sessions John Jay Middle School Cross River, NY.November 1 Book signing at Barnes & Noble
Book signing at Barnes & Noble 7 PM Manchester, CT
Manchester, CTSeptember 19 Book signing at Borders Books
Book signing at Borders Books Wilton, CTDuring May of 2007, Shirley gave author visits to several libraries in the Katrina-ravaged area in Mississippi. Dressed in her traditional Native American regalia for these sessions, she gave each child who attended a copy of her book, Tales From the Keeper of the Myths. The children's sessions were held in conjunction with her research for her next novel, My Old and Only Love, the love story of Jefferson and Varina Davis.
Her schedule included:
May 22 Kindergarden thru Grade 6, Beauvoir Elementary School, 2003 Dewey Lawrence Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
Kindergarden thru Grade 6, Beauvoir Elementary School, 2003 Dewey Lawrence Road, Biloxi, MS 39531May 23 West Biloxi Public Library, 2047 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
West Biloxi Public Library, 2047 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531May 23 D'Iberville Public Library, 10391 AutoMall Parkway, D'Iberville, MS 39540
D'Iberville Public Library, 10391 AutoMall Parkway, D'Iberville, MS 39540May 24 Margaret S. Sherry Memorial Library, 2141 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532
Margaret S. Sherry Memorial Library, 2141 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532May 25 Orange Grove Public Library, 12031 Mobile Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39503
Orange Grove Public Library, 12031 Mobile Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39503March 24th Educational Savings Week Event, full presentation for children with book signing to follow.
Educational Savings Week Event, full presentation for children with book signing to follow. Borders Books Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT2006
November 29-30 Readings from Tales from the Keeper of the Myths for sixth graders.
Gideon Welles School Glastonbury, CT2005
April 16 Panel presentation about author-artist collaboration and research for historical fiction, with emphasis on "The Howell Women Saga." Presenters: Shirley G. Webb, Shirley's co-author Janet M. Moreland, and Sonja Rainbowwoman, reknown Dutch-Native American artist and cover artist for most of Shirley's books.
Panel presentation about author-artist collaboration and research for historical fiction, with emphasis on "The Howell Women Saga." Presenters: Shirley G. Webb, Shirley's co-author Janet M. Moreland, and Sonja Rainbowwoman, reknown Dutch-Native American artist and cover artist for most of Shirley's books. Boulder City Public Library, Boulder City, NV 2004
May 1 Author signing & book sale at Ohio River Book Festival,
Author signing & book sale at Ohio River Book Festival, Huntington, WVApril 27-28-29 Author tour visting schools and libraries, including Wayne Middle School
Author tour visting schools and libraries, including Wayne Middle School Wayne, WVMarch Readings and signings at schools and libraries in the Las Vegas, NV area
Readings and signings at schools and libraries in the Las Vegas, NV areaJanuary 13 Reading from Tales from the Keeper of the Myths for 3rd graders, followed by book sale/signing.
Rockhill Elementary School 911 Durham Road, Wallingford, CT2003
During 2003 Shirley read to over 3,000 children in the Las Vegas area, CT, NY, PA, Bullhead City, AZ and in both Huntington and Kenova, WV.
SHIRLEY G. WEBB
Author and Storyteller
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She also visits Middle Schools and High Schools to discuss the content and writing of her novels for teenagers and adults. In 2003, teachers in Clark County, Nevada earned professional development (PDE) credit for attendance at her presentation, "Muse + Mouse = Magic."
She is popular as a presenter at writers' groups, where she discusses the technical side of writing.
Many appearances for schools and writer organizations are still pending (performance dates not confirmed). Contact Shirley as soon as possible if you have a date in mind for a presentation for your school, library, or writer's group and to see if she will be presenting at a venue near you. Her email address is: authorswebb@aol.com.
NOTE: For the Christmas season, in one-half hour sessions, Shirley talks to young children about how Native Americans traveled from one tribe to the other telling stories, especially the story about the Native American Santa Claus. She reads her story, "Santana," from her award winning International Author's Choice and Reader's Choice book, Tales from the Keeper of the Myths, Cherokee Legends for Children.
Shirley has now read to over 5,000 children in various schools, libraries, and scout groups. When presenting stories from Tales from the Keeper of the Myths, she dresses in traditional Cherokee regalia. She takes the children back in time to her great-great-grandmother's Indian village, using their imagination and five senses. As she reads one of her stories, the original Native American flute music of R. Carlos Nakai, an award-winning Native American (Navajo-Ute), plays in the background. Shirley was granted special permission to use Nakai's music for these performances.
