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Program Formats
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1-Day $1,000 2-Day $1,900
3-Day $2,800
4-Day $3,700
1-Week $4,600
Does not include mileage reimbursement. For travel
beyond 75 miles, overnight accomodations, meals and airfare
(for travel outside Ohio)
Please contact me about the discounts I
offer for my Author Visit programs. You may save a
substantial amount of money!
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Programs
for Children In Grades K-6
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All programs
include:
An -Opening Assembly about the theme your school has chosen including;
the story behind the story, reading from the book, video of the author’s
field research, and questions from the audience.
Two - Grade-Level Sessions focusing on the steps in the
fiction/nonfiction writing process, reading, video, and additional
questions from the audience.
Two - Book Signing Sessions. Programs are age-appropriately geared
for K through 6th grade audiences. Each presentation is
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View Video Testimonials
Select one of
the following themes:
 "Mugambi’s
Journey”
A writing adventure based on Mugambi’s Journey and the creative writing
process. During my visit I will talk about creating a story from an
active imagination and the process of producing a picture book.
“Wild Cats Past & Present”
Wild cats are mysterious creatures that are disappearing at a rapid
rate. This program focuses on the plight of these magnificent animals
and the nonfiction writing process from A to Z.
 “Returning
Wildlife”
An overview of the entire “Returning Wildlife” series with an emphasis
on the heroic efforts of many individuals, governmental organizations,
and private conservation organizations to restore species to healthy
population levels once again.
“North American River Otters”
“The North American Beaver”
“Bats”
“The Bald Eagle”
“Wild Turkeys”
“The North American Bison”
“Manatees”
“The Florida Panther”
“Grizzly Bears”
“Gray Wolves”
“The American Alligator”
“Green Sea Turtles”
“California Condors”
“Gray Whales”
“Northern Elephant Seals”
“Seedling”
The Seedling books are written for beginning readers with colorful
illustrations and lots of factual information.
“Hawks”
“Owls”
“Camels”
“Giraffes”
“Scarlet Macaws”
“Snow Leopards”
“Cheetahs”
“Kangaroos”
 Dr. Becker is an artist with the Greater Columbus Arts Council’s
Artist-in-Schools program.
Library
Programs -
The fee is
$250.00 per hour (no additional mileage
reimbursement in Ohio).
Dr. Becker is available to do hourly
programs for children, or family audiences, at libraries.
Insightful information about Dr. Becker's books; Mugambi's
Journey, Wild Cats Past & Present, Returning Wildlife, or
Seedling books.
All programs include:
Stories based on
Dr. Becker's animal adventures, the story behind the story,
reading from one of his books, video of the author’s field
research, questions from the audience, and a book signing.
Click here for a program application
or to inquire for further information
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Comments From Schools
“Dr. John Becker provided our
students with a fascinating day of information and stories about his
popular nonfiction animal books. The students, staff and parents
were very impressed with the amount of time that Dr. Becker took
with each individual in autographing books. We would thoroughly
enjoy having Dr. John Becker return in the near future.”
James.D. Taylor, Principal, Myrtle Avenue
Elementary, Pittsburgh, PA.
“We at Immaculate Conception School truly enjoy
our annual visit by Dr. Becker. John's ability to motivate and
excite students about the writing process is second to none. Our
students find John's knowledge of wildlife truly intriguing. John
has a special way of integrating science, geography, and the writing
process while exciting students about the endless possibilities
related to both non-fiction and creative writing.”
John Zucal, Principal, Immaculate Conception School, Dennison, OH.
“Dr. Becker has been a chosen author visit for
four years in a row here at Scioto Trail. Our children look forward
to his visits and are always entertained by his stories and
anecdotes about nature and animals. Our Ohio Fourth Grade
Proficiency scores in Writing have increased to 83.7%!! This is well
above the state standard and we owe this, in part, to Dr. Becker's
visits, helping us reinforce the value of writing and expression.
The staff and students are very excited about next year's visit and
the new picture book.”
Candace M. Nespeca,
Principal, Scioto Trail Elementary, Columbus, OH.
Dr. Becker spent a day at our school,
describing his approach to research, writing, and his life’s work in
conservation efforts. Dr. Becker described his experience in
collecting information from print library resources, from Internet
resources, and from field work. His rapport with students was
outstanding, making the experience meaningful and memorable,
bringing science to life for his students. Hosting a visit from Dr.
Becker brought a heightened understanding of the delicate balance
between the environment and animal life of our communities. What
better way for students to become motivated to act as caring
stewards of local wild places and wildlife habitats?”
Jane Sestric, Librarian, Ross Elementary, Pittsburgh,
PA.
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