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SCHOOL VISITS 
More photos below! "Imagine 220 sixth graders engaged and alert, with hands raised and eyes bright. This is the educational Utopian atmosphere that is created by Chris Grabenstein. Students immediately gravitate towards Chris because he is so welcoming, so encouraging, and so entertaining!" —Greg Wu, Assistant Principal, The Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Ridgewood, NJ Download Chris's FEE FREE AUTHOR VISIT BROCHURE 
Everything you need to set up an Author Visit in your school...including how to order books at a 40% discount! 
 hris has put together an incredibly fun and interactive presentation called WHOSE STORY IS IT ANYWAY? that he'd love to bring to your Middle School.
A former improvisational comedian, he first demonstrates how he uses a STORY MAP to plot out his ghost stories. Then, it's the kids' turn! Chris runs through a series of imagination-igniting questions and together he and your students make up their own Ghost Story—right on the spot (painlessly learning about story structure along the way). The improv game is fun, everybody gets to play, there's lot of laughs, and, best of all, the students leave the classroom (or auditorium) jazzed about how much fun writing can be. If you're interested in having Chris do an Author Visit at your school, shoot him an e-mail: author@ChrisGrabenstein.com. He and the folks at Random House will help you put together an exciting and educational day. 
HANGING HILL Study Guide! CROSSROADS Study Guide!  NEW! SCHOOL VISIT POSTER: Download a PDF of a School Visit Poster you can customize and use to promote Chris' visit!
"Thank you for the program you presented to our Fourth and Fifth Grade students. You inspired the next generation to become better writers." —Deborah A. D'Urso, Principal Academy Street School, Dover, New Jersey
Mystery Author Instructs Fourth and Fifth Graders on Writing Process Greenwich Country Day School in CT Award-winning mystery writer Chris Grabenstein visited the Middle School on October 20 in honor of the NCTE's National Day on Writing. Mr. Grabenstein, a former stand-up comedian, gave a rousing interactive presentation on the writing process. Working with a story map, he had the audience of fourth and fifth grade students generate the elements of an original story including characters, setting, problems, and resolution. He then used those ideas to weave a hilarious and surprisingly coherent and entertaining story. 
"Everyone I've spoken to has agreed that you are definitely the best author-presenter we've ever had here at Holy Name! We'll laugh, we'll scream, we'll read, for weeks (and months) to come! Keep up the great work(s)!" Sue Braunstein Media Specialist Holy Name School New Rochelle, NY 
"If you want to get ALL of your students, even your most reluctant readers, excited about reading and writing, invite Chris Grabenstein to visit your school! His book, The Crossroads, is the perfect Halloween ghost story, but the mystery and fast-paced action make it a great read any time of year. Chris' interactive presentation had the students on the edge of their seats, eagerly raising their hands to participate. Chris answered every question with humor and grace, and students raved about the assembly for days. If you have ever planned an author visit, you know that some authors can act like divas. Not Chris. Even the teachers said that he was the friendliest and most down-to-earth author that they had ever met. During the writers' workshops, Chris tirelessly answered students questions and gave them feedback on their writing. I cannot thank Chris enough for all that he did for the students of my school!" Jen Kleinknecht Media Specialist HBW Middle School Verona, NJ
"Dear Mr. Grabenstein, Thank you for coming to Academy Street School. I enjoyed all of your funny stories. At first, I thought all stories are boring until you came. I was wrong. You have a special talent: you make writing come to life." —Jessica, 4th Grade Student 
"Since I read THE CROSSROADS, I barely watched television during the time I have been reading it. My parents were happy that I was reading instead of watching television. Thank you for entertaining me." —Samantha, 5th Grade Student
"Thank you! You opened the door that enables our students to safely talk about 'books!' We loved hearing your stories. Truly motivational!" Diane Ludvigsen Principal New York City MS 053 (Brian Picollo Middle School) Far Rockaway, Brooklyn
"My class thoroughly enjoyed your visit. Thank you! If you need a referral or anything like that, let me know. I would recommend you to EVERYONE! P.S. My daughter hasn't stopped talking about you and how "awesome" you are!" Sincerely, Janet Beeler
Thanks so much for visiting Robertsville. You were perfect as a presenter, and our students (and teachers too) truly enjoyed your visit. We would love to invite you back for a visit next fall (after The Crossroads is released in paperback). Take care Scot Smith Librarian Media Specialist Robertsville Middle School
I want to thank you again for your time and generosity in your visit to Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Everyone has been so enthusiastic in their responses to your visit...students and teachers alike. Your books have a long reserve list already and they are still selling! Your facility with the crowd and your ability to be relaxed, yet in control of the audience was remarkable. I think the kids had an especially enjoyable time because of that. Thank you again for a truly memorable day! Linda W. Rothschild Library Media Specialist Benjamin Franklin Middle School Ridgewood, NJ
Thank you so much for your wonderfully interactive presentation last week at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School. Your passion for writing—and sincerity toward young people was evident in the work you did during your visit. It was very well-received among students and staff and the kids were excited about writing. The teachers were impressed with your ability to take a seemingly impossible list of characters and events and tie them together—validating each response from the kids. We hope to have you visit us again soon! All the best, Laura Lerner School Library Media Specialist, M-W Middle School
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