Meet the Author and her Writer’s Journey

Famous Seaweed Soup

Get to know Antoinette Truglio Martin, the author of Famous Seaweed Soup, the beloved children’s picture book. Learn how an almost true story became a book. Curriculum connections activities and worksheets are available.

Becoming America’s Stories

Take a writer’s journey with the Becoming America’s Stories historical fiction presentation. Learn how the author researched and incorporated family storytelling into the books. The award winning books include The Heart of Bakers and Artists, The Dreams of Singers and Sluggers, and The Wishes of Sisters and Strangers. The stories take place in New York’s Lower East Side, 1911. The streets teemed with millions of immigrants vying for the American dream. While history unfolded, children grew up in the crowded tenements among the changes.

Follow Lily Taglia, and her family as they assimilate their Sicilian culture and become part of America’s stories. Discover how the author researched and collected material to create believable and compelling stories. The author will also read a chapter from a requested book, lead inclusive and welcoming group discussions, and answer questions about the books. Ask about the curriculum connection activities.

Writing Workshops

Journal On! A Writer’s Journaling Workshop presents the value of daily journal practice for both students and teachers. Journal writing is a creative outlet. With practice, the written words paint the pictures and feel the emotions of the moments. Memories stir. Reflection reveals paths, solutions, and gratitude. Storytelling is born. Students will be guided with prompts and strategies to create a means to fit journal writing into their day. Inclusive group discussions and welcoming participation are essential elements of this workshop.

Grand Prompts to Ask Your Grands Writer’s Workshop presents the core of storytelling. Personal stories, dinner table tales, and memories of people we knew can captivate a listener or reader.. Students will have the opportunity to interview, write short narratives, employ editing tactics, and participate in a kind-kritique session. Inclusive group discussion and welcoming participation are essential elements of the workshop.

Write Your Story uses early learning journal prompts to start an imaginative story. Depending on the grade, students respond to the who, what, and how and incorporate dialog to create a short-short story together or independently.

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Need more info? Contact me for author visit information and professional development options. In-person and remote presentations are available.