Programs for School Assemblies & Civic Clubs
As an author of fiction, nonfiction, historical, children's and poetry genres, I offer a variety of workshops, lectures, Story Times and School Assemblies that can be tailored to any age group, audience size or budget. Please review the information below, as well as my other program pages to learn how I can engage and inspire you, your students, your workplace or civic club!
For bookings, pricing or additional information, please contact me by email:
Historic Carnegie
With support from the Historical Society of Carnegie PA, I have written Carnegie, the Images of America book about my hometown. Using my new book as a resource, I offer a new lecture, Historic Carnegie.
The Historic Carnegie School Assembly addresses these fascinating topics:
*How Chartiers Creek got its name
*Why the town is named for industrialist Andrew Carnegie
*My own discovery that I am descended from one of Carnegie's founding families
*Carnegie's contributions to transportation and industry
*Local steel town sons who achieved national fame
*The intimate, personal stories of Carnegie's history
I will be your guide as you learn about Hometown Hero Honus Wagner, Carnegie's surprising connection to Nancy Drew and more!
You Can Write a Rhyming Story!
"Thank you for a great, interactive workshop. You made each child feel very special. All the best!"
- Cathy Fischer, Ph.D., Teacher (Gifted and Enrichment)
From my earliest recollection, I have wanted to be a writer. I wrote my first story, about the Tooth Fairy, when I was six years-old. And as a reader, I was always partial to rhyme. Dr. Seuss was a personal favorite, and, inspired by Seuss stories, I learned that rhyming came very easily to me. I suppose I always hoped I would see my name on a book cover. But I honestly couldn't have imagined that my name would one day be printed on the covers of rhyming picture books!
As a writer, I love sharing my stories with readers of all ages. But I most enjoy my Story Times and sharing my School Assembly Program, "You Can Write a Rhyming Story!"
My school program is both fun and interactive. Using my own published books as a resource, I begin with a brief introduction. Then I share one of my rhyming picture books. With the aid of handouts, I teach students how to use my simple techniques to create their own novelty rhymes, poems and picture books. Children are always enthusiastic and bubbling with questions, so I conclude with a 10-15 minute question and answer session and a small "party favor."
I have had the pleasure of conducting my Story Time sessions for bookstores, libraries and other educational providers, including the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Good Shepherd Christian Preschool, Mother Goose and Friends, Chartiers Valley School District, Shaler School District and the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese.
And I would love to hear from you. Please contact me if you think your students would enjoy and benefit from a School Assembly program. My fees are affordable for even the tightest budget.
All my best,
Sandy
[Excerpt]
The Corgi in the Cowboy Hat
Cody is a little dog with big dreams. He wants to be a cowboy.
But Butch, the bully at Canine Academy, laughs at
Cody’s dream. He tells the Corgi he’s too small to twirl a lasso and rope
the big steers on the ranch.
But a Career Day visit from a real cowboy opens Cody’s eyes to the
opportunities that await him as he ponders “when I grow up.”
The Corgi in the Cowboy Hat is the first installment in the
Canine Career Day series by Sandy Henry.
It was Career Day at Canine Academy,
and the students were all in their chairs.
Little Cody’s short legs were stuffed into his boots.
And, of course, he was wearing two pairs.
The Corgi was sporting a very large hat
that he bought on vacation out west.
He dreamed of becoming a cowboy one day,
with chaps and a tan leather vest.
Butch jumped from his seat and walked over,
then he knocked Cody’s hat to his feet.
He growled to the Corgi as he passed on by,
“If you look at me wrong, you’re dead meat.”
[end of excerpt]
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