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Friday, October 2, 2009
Anderson University The First Annual Elizabeth R. York Children's Literature Festival Celebrating The Imagination of Children's Literature
Anderson University, Anderson Indiana
David will be speaking at 9 am in the Adam W. Miller Chapel
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Thursday-Friday, September 24-25, 2009 North Dakota Library Association Conference Dickinson, North Dakota
David will be accepting the 2009 Flicker Tale Award in the Picture Book category for He Came With the Couch, the book children across the state of North Dakota voted as their favorite picture book of the year!
David will also be presenting a talk entitled, "Nostrils: Their Importance" to the conference, followed by a workshop on the creative process.
comments from attendees following David's presentations:
"This was one of the Best Flicker Tale presentations we've ever had."
"I really enjoyed hearing about the ups and downs. You really just don't know how much goes in to an end result. But now I understand better."
"How can we get him to come back to North Dakota? I would love to have him talk to the kids at our school."
School Visits David regularly speaks to school, university and adult groups. Presentaions are visually engaging and upbeat, and are designed to encourage, motivate and inspire.
For informations about having David vist your school, university or group, email the studio:
Workshops David also teaches workshops out of his studio in Anderson, Indiana, as well as workshops hosted by organizations around the country. Workshops can focus on oil painting, illustration, writing for children, and drawing.
Feb 2010- to be scheduled Oil Painting Workshop (for adults) Naples Art Association, Naples, Florida
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from You Think It's Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?
March 30, 2009 Laurel School, Laurel, IN
March 31, 2009 Mt. Carmel School, Cedar Grove, IN
April 1, 2009 Brookville Elementary School, Brookville, IN
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March 12, 2009 Washington Elementary School, Plymouth, IN
Jefferson Elementary School, Plymouth, IN
Marshall County Young Authors Conference, Plymouth, IN
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March 13, 2009 LaVille Elementary School Plymouth, IN
"The staff loved your presentation and inspirational message." - Randy Romer, Assistant Principal, LaVille Elementary
"You did a great job. Thank you for sharing your story with the kids. You inspired many children, and helped them think of what they can do with hard work and perseverence. " - Mary Grebe, Faculty, LaVille Elementary
Argos Elementary, Argos, IN
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November 13, 2008 Deer Run Elementary School Indianapolis, IN
"I am still hearing how much people enjoyed your presentation. You were wonderful with the students." - Zenda Luce, event coordinator
............................................................................................................................ January 24, 2008 Liberty Christian School Anderson, Indiana "Mr. Slonim answered each question with patience and interest in each student. It was a wonderful experience for the students." - Lisa Huff, Principal To see an article and photos from David's visit to Liberty go to: LibertyVisit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 18-20, 2008 Asilomar Reading Conference Santa Clara County Reading Council Pacific Grove, California
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from Old Jake's Skirts
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November 13, 2007 Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio. David spoke to students at the University about writing and illustrating books. "Our students are still raving about how much they enjoyed your presentation." - Dr. Mary Rycik, The College of Education To see class projects created by Elementary Ed majors go to teacher resources
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November 13-14, 2007 Ashland Ohio Schools: Osborn Elementary Edison Elementary Taft Elementary Montgomery Elementary “David Slonim provided a wonderful presentation to the students. I was extremely impressed.” -Jack Higgins, Superintendent, Ashland City Schools
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Some of the places David has visited:
Marshall County Young Authors Conference, Plymouth, IN Washington Elementary School, Plymouth, IN Jefferson Elementary, Plymouth, IN LaVille Elementary, Plymouth, IN Argos Elementary School, Argos, IN Deer Run Elementary, Indianapolis, IN Ashland City Schools, Ashland, OH Ashland University, Ashland, OH Mazza Museum, Fall Conference, University of Findlay, OH Ohio School for the Deaf, Columbus, OH West Side Elementary, Columbus, OH St. Anthony's School, Columbus, OH Detroit College of Art and Design, Detroit, MI St. Mary's School, Anderson, IN Dubois Schools, all grades K-12, Dubois, Wyoming Red Tail Conservancy, Open Space Exhibition, Anderson, IN New Harmony, IN, Oil Painting Workshop Scottsdale Artsits School, Oil Paintng Workshop Marion Young Authors' Conference, Marion, IN Madison County Art Association, Anderson, IN Anderson Public Library, Anderson, IN
from Look Out, Jeremy Bean! by Alice Schertle (Chronicle 2009)
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