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TITLES
- Time Swimmer, (Macmillan Caribbean, Fall 2008 release)
- Three Little Birds, (Tuff Gong Books, 2007)
- The Turquoise Horse and Other Native American Stories, CD with music, (Irie Books, 2006)
- A Mind With Wings: The Story of Henry David Thoreau, (Shambhala, 2006)
- Napoleon & Josephine, (Scholastic, 2004)
- Horses of Myth, (Dutton, 2005)
- Castaways; Stories of Survival, (Greenwillow/Harpercollins, 2003)
- Escape from Botany Bay: The True Story of Mary Bryant, (Scholastic, 2003)
- The Boy from Nine Miles; The Early Life of Bob Marley, (Hampton Roads, 2002)
- The Metaphysical Cat: Tales of Cats and Their Humans, (Hampton Roads, 2001)
- The Jacob Ladder, (Scholastic, 2001)
- Tom Cringle: The Pirate and the Patriot, (Simon And Schuster, 2001)
- Tom Cringle: Battle on the High Seas, (Simon And Schuster, 2000)
- Cats of Myth: Tales from Around the World, (Simon And Schuster, 2000)
- Dogs of Myth: Tales From Around the World, (Simon And Schuster, 1999)
- The Coyote Bead, (Hampton Roads, 1999)
- Doctor Bird: Three Lookin Up Tales From Jamaica, (Philomel, 1998)
- The Story of Blue Elk, (Clarion, 1998)
- Night Flight, (Philomel, 1996)
- Eagle Boy, (Harpercollins, 1996)
- Doctor Moledinky's Castle, (Simon And Schuster, 1995)
- How Chipmunk Got Tiny Feet, (Harpercollins, 1995)
- Coyote Walks on Two Legs, (Philomel, 1995)
- Duppy Talk: West Indian Tales of Mystery And Magic, (Simon And Schuster, 1994)
- Turtle Island ABC, (Harpercollins, 1994)
- Ghost Walk, (Mariposa Publishers, 1991)
- Turtle Dream, (Mariposa Publishers, 1989)
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AWARDS
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- A Mind with Wings: The Story of Henry David Thoreau, (Trumpeter/Random House, 2006) National Council of Social Studies/Children's Book Council Award; and a New York Public Library Best Book for the Teenage, 2007
- Escape From Botany Bay: The True Story of Mary Bryant, (Scholastic, 2003) Parent's Choice Silver Medal for Best Non-fiction 2003; The New York Public Library Best Book for the Teenage, 2004; CCBC Choices Award, 2004
- The Jacob Ladder (Scholastic, 2001) New York Public Library Best Book for the Teenage, NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book
- Tom Cringle: Battle on The High Seas (Simon and Schuster, 2000) Bank Street College Best Adventure Book of the Year
- Cats of Myth (Simon and Schuster, 2000) Bank Street College Best Mythology Book of the Year
- Dogs of Myth (Simon and Schuster, 1999) ABA Pick of the Lists, Starred Review PW, Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Selection
- Doctor Bird (Philomel, 1998) NCSS-CBC Notable, Americas Award Commended Book
- Night Flight (Philomel, 1996) IRA Children's Choice, ABA Pick of the Lists
- Eagle Boy (HarperCollins, 1996) ABA Pick of the Lists, NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book
- Doctor Moledinky's Castle (Simon and Schuster, 1995) School Library Journal's 100 Books Too Good to Miss
- Duppy Talk (Simon and Schuster, 1994) Children's Section of American Folklore Society Aesop Accolade Award
- Wilderness (Tor Books, 1994) New York Public Library Best Book for the Teenage
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GRADES
K-12
LENGTH OF PROGRAMS
45 minutes to one hour.
AUDIENCE SIZE
Any size audience is fine.
ASSEMBLIES
Up to four performances in one day.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Gerald does storytelling workshops which are hands-on programs to help children and teachers with the art of tribal storytelling. Combined with this is the application of the oral story as a tool to facilitate writing and reading.
He also does inspirational talks and motivational programs for students, teachers and parents.
With his co-author and researcher wife, Loretta, Gerald also does a special program on researching and writing skills, how to get published, how to get along with an editor, and how to make a living as an author.
A WORD FROM GERALD HAUSMAN
"I was a teacher for eighteen years before I left the classroom to become a full-time writer. However, I never really abandoned the classroom at all because it kept calling me back, which is why I like to do programs for kids. At the end of the day I may look a little tired, but I am not. I get inspiration and motivation from my students as much as they get boundless enthusiasm from me — we kind of play off each other, sharing and experiencing the fun of using words, sparking the imagination, and being creative in a free-form, spontaneous way. That is what good storytelling is all about, presenting yourself in a forthright way with very little inhibition, just enjoying yourself as much as your listeners are enjoying your stories. I never tire of this, and my mother who was a teacher and teller herself, started me off quite early. By the time I was in grade school, I led the assemblies with a flag salute and the annoucements of the day. In high school I did announcements on the loud speaker system and I told stories in the back of the bus going home. I was never without a story. That's how I began as a writer.
FEES
Four performances for $950.00. An evening session for families can be arranged. Any number of book signings at no extra charge. No charge for travel if your school is near a major airport. Special in-state discount for Florida schools.
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SET-UP AND EQUIPMENT
For assemblies Gerald requires:
- Good sound system with a hand-held microphone
- Long cord so he can move into his audience
- Nothing special is required for classrooms
AUTOGRAPHING INFORMATION
You can order all Gerald's books from his website. He will bring books to your school and autograph them to your students.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GERALD HAUSMAN
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Gerald Hausman
12699 Cristi Way
Bokeelia, Florida 33922
Phone: 239-283-2561
Alternate Phone: 239-281-3833
Fax: 239-283-9305
Email: gerald@geraldhausman.com
Website: www.geraldhausman.com
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