Hi, All,
Thanks to the *many* members who were kind enough
to help me search!
This message is in response to those who
requested a hit.
Betty Rendino, Librarian
Jericho Elementary School
Jericho, VT 05465
l0x6@yahoo.com
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Hi, all,
It has been suggested by the faculty at JES that,
since our current focus is the improvement of
math test scores, we might host an author next
year who would complement that goal. We have on
our school board, however, a member who is very
vigilant about avoiding the seeming endorsement
by the school of specific commercial products.
That is my quandry! Have any of you, in your
collective years of experience, had the
opportunity to see an author-in-action who fits
the bill? Any recommendations as "must-haves" and
means of contacting? Would appreciate any
information you're willing to share...
These are websites found”
http://www.amyaxelrod.com/contact.html
http://www.eiu.edu/~wow/mbfacts.html
http://www.blarg.net/~math/burnsbooks.htm
Lisa wrote--
We have had David Schwartz, who wrote How Much is
a Million and he does a whole math thing with
popcorn and is a lot of fun. We did have him
about 5 years ago, so I can't tell you if he does
it or not. If you can't find out how to reach
him, I think I could find his phone number. I
beleive he lives in Northern California--he may
be a bit pricy by now, but good luck.
Suzanne wrote—
Maybe David A. Adler- he used to be a math
teacher, and has written several math related
books, as well as the Cam Jansen and "Picture
book Biographies" series.
Not sure if Stuart Murphy,Loreen Leedy, or Elinor
Pinczes do school visits (those are just 3
authors I thought of with math related picture
books in my collection) .
Susan wrote--
I didn't have the opportunity to see him, but
Stuart Murphy (writes many books with a math
emphasis) was in Davenport this past year and he
may fit for what you're looking for. Hopefully
someone else will verify this, but it is a start
for you!
Kathy wrote--
We had Stuart Murphy come last year. He's the
author of the Math Start series. He did a really
nice presentation for the kids that led to many
spinoffs for teaching quality math lessons. His
books are wonderful teaching tools for math
concepts. They come in Level 1, 2 , and 3, with
each teaching a new math concept at a different
level. Most are cataloged in our easy
non-fiction area - a few are just easy fiction.
We already had some, bought a few more hardbacks
when he came, but couldn't afford everything. I
wound up buying anything I didn't already own in
paperback and putting it in our teachers'
professional section so they could introduce the
math topics with these books. They're great for
math journals and all types of hands-on
activities. Hope this is what you're looking
for.
Sue wrote—
Are you familiar with the Pigs Will Be Pigs
series by Amy Axelrod? I think it's just what you
are looking for. They are math based picture
books that are a real hoot. My kids and teachers
love them. Although I haven't seen Amy in person
I know several people who have and they all gave
her rave reviews.
A quick google search turns up lots of good stuff
about her. I think she lives in the upper
mid-Hudson valley of NY so she is not so far from
Vermont. Let me know who you decide on. Good
luck.
Jamie wrote—
Stuart Murphy has written a series of
entertaining math books, such as Give Me Half.
Jon Sciezka did The Math Curse. Math Appeal, Math
for All Seasons, The Best of Times, and The
Grapes of Math: Mind Stretching Math Riddles by
Greg Tang Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar by
Mitsumasa Anno, Masaichiro Anno The Greedy
Triangle (Brainy Day Books) by Marilyn Burns -
not to mention The I Hate Math Book
There are a series of adventures about Sir
Cumference which are all math adventures by Cindy
Neuschwander.Any of these authors would be great.
Marie wrote—
amy axelrod has pigs books about math and she
does school visits.
~Marie
Mia wrote—
Our district had David Schwartz (How Much is a
Million?) before I got here, and they LOVED him.
Don't know any contact info or what they paid,
but it would be a good one for K-6.
Nancy wrote--
I have enjoyed using Greg Tang's math books at
my public library and found on his website his
schedule for visiting schools. Has anyone had
him at your school or heard him speak at a
conference? Our library system is looking for a
good math person to do programs for lower
elementary students and families relating to
math, as part of a grant. If anyone has heard
Greg Tang, or has other suggestions of math
authors or program people, please let me know.
Michael wrote—
Our 4/5 school is having Greg Tang (Grapes of
Math, Math For All Seasons, etc.). Maybe consider
him... Good luck!
Toni wrote—
While I haven't had the pleasure of hosting New
England author Greg Tang at Longfellow School, I
think he just might be the perfect author for
your author visit next year! Take a look at his
website, his books, and his info about his visits
at http://www.gregtang.com/gigsfinal.html
And if you have a need for a non-math author
visit sometime in the future, I hope you'll
consider me :>
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