[ISLMA-Share] Jazz Up the School Year - Unique Local Author Visit

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Visiting author programs based on *JITTERBUGS! A dance-along story inspired
by real American Jitterbugs *provide a unique way to bring an arts learning
experience to students and families. This lively book integrates dance,
music and history, and provides an engaging theme for school-based author
visits, assembly programs, and Family Reading/Culture nights. Chicago-based
author Margot Toppen has appeared at hundreds of schools and is the founder
of Dancing with Class, a program which provides comprehensive dance
education programs, serving more than 3,000 students per year.

*Please share this info with others at your school who may be interested -
arts teachers, PTO/A, administration, etc. *



“Margot Toppen’s children’s book (with vivid illustrations by Karen Light
that nearly jump off the page) is a fun read with a sweet message –
whatever your size, it shouldn’t stop you from dancing.” – Rachel Rizzuto,
Assistant Editor, *Dance Teacher* Magazine

*JITTERBUGS! **Book Themes:*

·        Celebrates UNIQUENESS

·        Engages KINESTHETIC learners in literature

·        Promotes active play between PARENT/TEACHER & CHILD

·        Encourages self-discovery through the ARTS: visual, music, dance

·        Brings AMERICAN HISTORY to life


<http://www.jitterbugsbook.com/>

*Contact Info:*

Margot Toppen - Author & Dance Educator

312-371-7318

margot at jitterbugsbook.com

WEB info: jitterbugsbook.com | dancingwithclass.org



School presentations include a book reading set to music played on a giant
gramophone and a fun dance workshop that is of high appeal to all
elementary grade levels (PreK-5). The author and illustrator can also work
with you to plan a school or even district-wide "Jitterbug Ball" - a unique
theme for Family Reading Night that includes a story reading, author
signing, and options to do theme-based dance, music and visual art workshop
rotations. Presentations also cover the process of writing and illustrating
a children's book.
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