Summer 2013
Summer is the perfect time for an Adventure in Writing! Dr. Becker will be offering two opportunities at the Bexley City Schools Academy. Adventures in Writing will take place from Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 frm 9 to 10 a.m. for Grades 3-5. Students can join Dr. John Becker, as he combines literary artistry with his experience at places like The Wilds to help students discover the enjoyment of nonfiction writing. Participants will improve their skills, imagination and desire to write, as well as meet during the week with some animal visitors from Columbus Zoo. The cost of this weeklong writing adventure is $80.
The second writing workshop being offered at the Bexley City Schools Summer Academy is Writing for Fun & Profit. This workshop runs from Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. for Grades 6-8. Kids are writing stories that are being published everyday! This class will help studetns develop their writing talents and learn how to sell their writing. The cost for this weeklong workshop is $80.
To register, contact Dr. John Becker at jebecker@columbus.rr.com or call 740-363-1780.
Spring 2013
When I decided to winter in Florida this year, my plan was to return to Ohio in the middle of April. Now, I’ve had a slight change in plans that may be helpful to any school that might have wanted me to come in for an Author Visit, or Nonfiction Writing Workshop program in the month of March. Because of a family commitment, and a request to lead a writing program for young writers in Clarke County on March 8th, I will be in Ohio from March 5th through the 13th. My schedule would permit scheduling another program, or two, on Wednesday, March 6th, Thursday, March 7th, Monday, March 11th, or Tuesday, March 12, 2013. And best of all, I would be willing to extend a special price of $600.00 for a one-day program, or $1,000.00 for a two-day program on those dates (plus round-trip mileage)! I have a feeling that those dates are not going to be available for very long, so if you have an interest in an Author Visit, Nonfiction Writing Workshop, or combination program for your school, please contact me at your earliest convenience. And don’t forget that I am still available for programs from the middle of April until the end of the school year, but those dates are filling fast, too.
Winter 2013
This winter, I'll be headed south to sunny and warm Florida. I'm excited about having the opportunity to introduce my books and adventures to the students in Broward Co. and beyond this winter! I'll be returning to Ohio in the spring!
Summer 2012
Take advantage of special summer program pricing on Author Visits and Writing Workshops. For more information, email: program@johnbeckerauthor.com.
Spring 2012
March 14, 2012
Waynesville HS Cheetah Conservation Fundraiser
Winter 2011
December 12, 2011
Jack Hanna features Frenemies for Life on "The Talk"
Jack Hanna showed off the three cheetah cubs recently born at The Wilds, a wildlife park run by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was on CBS’s The Talk, and wowed the ladies with cheetahs, penguins, chinchillas, and lots of information. The big surprise was that each member of the audience received a free copy of the zoo’s book, Frenemies for Life by John Becker. Check it out here.
Summer 2010
September 13, 2010
Frenemies for Life, was featured on Good Morning America (along with Jack Hanna and Reh and Ruth). That evening, the book was shown on The Late Show with David Letterman (again with the Columbus Zoo's animal ambassadors and Jack). You can view the clips by clicking on the linkes below:
The Late Show with David Letterman
Sales of the book shot up on both Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. The most exciting part of all this is that a portion of the sale of each book is going directly to cheetah conservation. Can books make a difference? You bet they can!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Frenemies for Life a Top-100 Children’s Book on Amazon.com!
#1 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Zoos
#1 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Environment
#1 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Lions, Tigers & Leopards
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, will be appearing on ABC’s Good Morning America in the morning and on CBS’s The Late Show with David Letterman in the late evening. He’s going to talk about the cheetah/dog conservation program that’s featured in the zoo’s new book, Frenemies for Life: Cheetahs and Anatolian Shepherd Dogs by John E. Becker. Hope you tune in for one or both shows!
Spring 2010
Just released this Spring... Two new books by Dr. John Becker.
To learn more about "Where Did Howdy go", click HERE.
To learn more about "Frenemies for Life", click HERE.