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TITLES
- Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie (Carolrhoda, 1985)
- A Teddy Bear For President Roosevelt (Scholastic, 2002)
- Take Command, Captain Farragut (Atheneum, 2002)
- Good-bye For Today, A Girl's Whaling Journal. (Atheneum, 2000)
- Let's Split Logs, Abe Lincoln! (Scholastic, 2002)
- Sew What? Betsy Ross (Scholastic, 2002)
- Grace's Letter To Lincoln (Hyperion, 1998)
- Sacagawaea (Hyperion, 1999)
- The Buffalo Jump (Northland, 1996)
- Over in the Rainforest (Scholastic, 2002)
- Whales and Dolphins (Scholastic, 2000)
- The Gold Rush (Scholastic, 2002)
- Buttons For General Washington (Carolrhoda, 1986)
- Let's Play Soldiers, George Washington! (Scholastic, 2002)
- Turn on the Lights, Tom Edison (Scholastic, 2002)
- Betsy Ross (Scholastic, 2001)
- Ben Franklin (Scholastic, 2000)
- Sitting Bull (Scholastic, 2001)
- Sojourner Truth (Scholastic, 2001)
- Christopher Columbus (Scholastic, 2000)
- Over in the Arctic (Scholastic, 2002)
AWARDS
Peter:
Wisconsin Elementary Teacher of the Year, Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year
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GRADES
K-8, Young Authors Workshops
LENGTH
Varies from thirty minutes to an hour depending on age level and program type.
AUDIENCE SIZE
Around 150 is best! 50 for writing workshop. Inservices and Family sessions — unlimited!
ASSEMBLIES
"The Story of a Story" traces a book's creation from idea through the writing process to publication. Slides and artifacts directly connect the Roops' writing to student writing. Jokes, questions and answers are woven into the program. Featured books include Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie, The Buffalo Jump, or Buttons for General Washington. "Our students and staff were equally delighted, educated, and inspired by your presentation!" Kim Dahl, Media Specialist. The program is a proven success from Maine to Hawaii!
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Reading from their books, the Roops trace American history from Native Americans to today. Feel the rumble of stampeding buffalo, listen to the voices of the Pilgrims, follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, read letters from Lincoln, and share Dr. King's dream.
TEACHER INSERVICES
Linking Literature to Science: Using their own classroom experiences, the Roops link literature to science in the classroom from K-6.A WORD FROM THE ROOPS
"Who will take care of the lights?" Abbie asked. "Do I dare write Abraham Lincoln and suggest he grow whiskers?" Grace wondered. "Will the buffalo jump be a success?" Little Blaze worries. Such questions inspire us to write. Inspiration is a key factor in our books and our programs. As teachers and parents we know the power of the written word for children. Our books inspire children to reach beyond themselves as our characters find the courage to do something difficult or seemingly impossible. Likewise, our porgrams inspire children to put their thoughts on paper, to express themselves, to write stories. As award-winning educators we know how to inspire students. Let us inspire yours!
FEES
$399 per program with four programs per school day. Inservices or Family programs are $500. Keynote addresses are negotiable. Travel expenses are additional, but can be shared among schools when the Roops are on tour. The Roops do provide their books for school or library visits. Discounts are available for schools and libraries.
SETUP EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Large table for book displays.
Kodak Carousel Slide projector. Lots of kids!
AUTOGRAPH INFORMATION
We do provide books for autographing and will send a list before an appearance. Books can be shipped ahead or delivered the day of the appearance.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PETER ROOP
Peter Roop
2601 N. Union
Appleton, WI 54911
Work Number: 920-731-5364
E-mail: peterroop@aol.com
