Alice has collaborated with many local organizations to develop innovative school programming, and has experience in successfully obtaining grant money.

As well as doing traditional author visits, assemblies, and keynotes, Alice's school workshops include:

Thank You, World!

Hooray for books! This energetic program introduces Alice and her books with a focus on Thank you, World. Using multimedia and group activity, we will read Thank you, World, learn about countries it features, and make a school souvenir.
(Gr. K-6, workshop or assembly)
(IL Goals 2B, 17A, 18A, SEL2A,B)

Catch The Rhythm

Using poetry, spoken language, books, and song, participants will catch the rhythm of language. We’ll write it, draw it, move it, clap it, sing it and drum it!
(Gr. K-3, wkshop or assembly)
(IL Goals 25.A.1c, 26.A.1d, 8.A.1a)

What's So Funny

From outrageous characters and silly situations to pure nonsense, we’ll explore humor in writing and practice the skills you need to make your writing funny.
(Gr. 3-6, workshop or assembly)

A Kindergarten Surprise

In this hands-on workshop, the author reads her book, Eliza's Kindergarten Surprise. Students make Mommy dolls and explore art and writing as outlets for feelings.
(Gr. K) (IL Goals 2.B.1a, 2.B.1c, 26.B.1d)

The Stories Behind the Stories

Alice shares the stories behind her books, both fiction and nonfiction, and discusses the process of writing and publishing books.
(Middle and High School, workshop or Assembly)
(IL Goals 2.A.3c, 2.A.4c, 27.A.3a)

Writing Historic Tales with the Champaign County Forest Preserve District's Early American Museum

This program is done in conjunction with the Champaign County Forest Preserve District's Early American Museum. Students learn the art of writing historical fiction tales using artifacts from the museum. Sign up for this program through the Early American Museum.