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TITLES
- Tsunami Warning (Spring 2007, Houghton Mifflin Walter Lorraine Books)
- Wildfire (Spring 2006, Houghton Mifflin Walter Lorraine Books)
- The Coast Mappers (2004, Houghton Mifflin Walter Lorraine Books)
- The Buffalo Nickel (2002, Houghton Mifflin Walter Lorraine Books)
- The Great Unknown (2001, Houghton Mifflin Walter Lorraine Books)
- Civil War Artist (1999, Houghton Mifflin Walter Lorraine Books)
- Cheetah (1998, Henry Holt)
- The Neptune Fountain (1997, Holiday House)
- Antonio's Apprenticeship (1996, Holiday House)
AWARDS
- Tsunami Warning selected by Natural History Magazine as one of the Best Books for Young Readers, 2007.
- Wildfire was the non-fiction honoree in the 2006 Boston Globe — Horn Book Awards for excellence in Children's literature.
- Wildfire was selected for The Society's of Illustrators 2006 Original Art Show.
- School Library Journal has selected Wildfire as one of their best books of 2006.
- The Coast Mappers is promoted by the Junior Library Guild. It was also honored by Washington's Secretary of State and State Librarian for its contribution to Washington's cultural heritage. Artwork received the NOAA Coin to "recognize performance that is truly above and beyond expectations".
- The Coast Mappers made Boat U.S. Magazine's top list of "page turners".
- The Buffalo Nickel was selected by librarians and children to be on Texas Blue Bonnet Master List, and awarded by Numismatic Association of Southern California.
- The Great Unknown was endorsed by the Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education.
- Civil War Artist was selected as one of the Best Books of 2001 by the Los Angeles Times. The Rare Book School at The University of Virginia also uses it to teach 19th century book illustration.
- Cheetah is promoted by NCSS-CBC.
- The Neptune Fountain was selected as one of Smithsonian Magazines best books of 1997.
- Antonio's Apprenticeship was selected by the Society of Illustrators to be in the 1997 Original Art Show.
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GRADES
- K-12
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- One hour
- Up to 200
PROGRAMS
Morrison engages students with the process behind writing and illustrating non-fiction books. Children see paintings, storyboards and sketchbooks full of drawings and notes. A Power Point or slide show documents the years of research to make accurate and beautiful books. Taylor teaches art techniques by having students participate in interactive drawing lessons.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
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It is a challenge to write about facts without being boring! Morrison shows students how to dive into factual information and make it interesting. He guides students through each step of the book making process. Children and adults are taught how to refine their own non-fiction ideas, create storyboards, research efficiently, edit, and layout a dummy. Intimidating words like design and composition are clearly defined.
A WORD FROM TAYLOR MORRISON
"Creating factual books and drawing realistically require the development of precise powers of observation. Drawing and Painting illustrations by hand is an art form that is fading away, but kept alive in picture books. It is a fantastic art form that combines ideas, art, and storytelling."
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$950.00 for a full day of 4 hour long presentations.
SET-UP AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Taylor Morrison needs:
- One slide projector or PowerPoint projector
AUTOGRAPHING INFORMATION
Before his visit schools can order books directly from Houghton Mifflin or Taylor Morrison. Taylor will provide all the information needed to purchase books.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TAYLOR MORRISON
Taylor Morrison
Cornelius, OR 97113
Telephone: 503-357-3333
Cell: 503 789-6551
Fax: 503-992-1186
Email: Taylor_Morrison@Yahoo.com
Other websites:
www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com
www.booksense.com
