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TITLES
- Wintering, Random House/Raven Productions, 1999/2009
- The Winter War, Wendy Lamb Books, Random House, 2008
- El Lector, Wendy Lamb Books, Random House, 2006
- The Darkest Evening, Orchard-Scholastic, 2004
- Blackwater Ben, Wendy Lamb Books, Random House, 2003
- Song of Sampo Lake, Wendy Lamb Books, Random House, 2002, Book Review
- The Journal of C.J. Jackson, Scholastic, 2002
- The Journal of Otto Peltonen, Scholastic, 2000
- The Journal of Sean Sullivan, Scholastic, 1999
- Tiger Woods, Chelsea House, 1998
- Arnold Palmer, Chelsea House 1998
- The Broken Blade, Delacorte/Random House, 1997
AWARDS
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- Great Lakes Book Award
- Two-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award
- Junior Library Guild Selection
- Bank Street College Children's Book of Year list
- New York Library Books for the Teen Age list
- American Library Association Amelia Bloomer list
- Cooperative Children's Book Center Best-of-the-year list
- KLIATT Editor's Choice Best of the Year YA Fiction
- Maud Hart Lovelace nomination
- Jefferson Cup Series of Note Award
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award
- America's Award commended title
- Book Sense Summer Pick
- Boy's Life magazine serialization
- St. Petersburg Times serialization
- Starred reviews in major journals
- Nominations for numerous state awards lists
GRADES
3-12 and adults.
LENGTH OF PROGRAMS
45-60 minutes. I can adjust the time to fit your schedule.
AUDIENCE SIZE
Any size groups for assemblies. For workshops 50 or less works best, though I've done up to 100 students at once.
PROGRAMS
"The Truth in Historical Fiction"
I discuss how I got my start as a writer, and I share archival photographs from the topics that I've researched including, homesteading, the fur trade, logging, immigration and labor history, life in Stalinist Russia, overcoming a disability, and the politics of war. My presentation helps students see how original source material can be used to write fiction that brings history to life.
"Novels in Your Neighborhood"
How to use people, places, and events from your own community as the foundation for short stories and novels.
"Historical Fiction as Diversity Education" or "Prejudice and Tolerance Through Time"
How my novels have depicted conflicts between a variety of cultures during periods of dramatic historical change.
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"No Teacher Left Behind"
One of the many education-oriented topics that I've shared with teacher and reading associations across the country.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Writing Workshop Topics:
"Beginning with a Bang"
How to write a beginning that will grab your reader's attention.
"Creating a Memorable Character"
Tips on creating an unforgettable character.
"Mastering your Muse, How to Make the Most of Your Writing Time"
A dozen tips to help you to turn those moments of inspiration into sustained writing projects.
"How to Beat Writer's Block"
Ways to make the initial engagement in the writing process more enjoyable and productive.
"How to Publish Your Writing"
Tips on how to market your writing. Everything you've always wanted to know about editors, agents, contracts, rights, royalties, & publishing trends. Suggestions for student writers who wish to get published.
A WORD FROM WILLIAM DURBIN
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"I am fascinated by the many ways in which writing can help people learn and grow. As a former teacher — I've taught every grade from fourth through college — I enjoy staying in touch with my audience, and I look forward to every one of my school events (I even like middle schoolers!). I admire the creative energy of young people, and I do my best to engage and inspire students, and to direct their creative energy toward becoming active readers and pursuing writing projects of their own. Like student athletes and musicians, student writers need to practice their craft outside the classroom."
FEES
- $600 per day in-state, plus travel expenses.
- $700 per day out-of-state, plus travel expenses.
- Two-Day Residency: $1350 plus travel expenses
- One Week Residency: $3,000 plus travel expenses
- I often split a day between two nearby schools.
- Assemblies: Microphone, LCD Projector, table, water.
- Writing Workshops: Overhead projector, paper and pencils for students.
AUTOGRAPH INFORMATION
Books can be ordered from your local bookseller, or my publisher Random House will provide books at a 40% discount. See "Tips for a Successful Author Visit" on my website for more information. Schools often earn enough money from a book sale/autograph session to pay for a good portion of my appearances.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WILLIAM DURBIN
William Durbin
2502 5th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
Phone: 218-263-9180
2nd Phone: 218-753-3117
E-mail: bill@WilliamDurbin.com
Web Site: http://www.WilliamDurbin.com
Summer Address:
2287 Birch Rock Road
Tower, MN 55790
