Author Visits To Schools and Libraries
Letter Of Love From China
An Adoption Story
Bonnie Visits With A
Third Grade Brownie Troop.
Award winning author
Bonnie Cuzzolino and illustrator,
Jackie Bennett, with actress,
Josie Bissett, winner of the MCA Celebrity Mom Author for 2008, at the LA, BEA Book Expo.
"Letter Of Love from China"
displayed at Barnes and Noble
Jillian meets Jaime Lee Curtis
and presents
her with a copy of "Letter Of Love from China"
Notable Award for the 2009 Writers Digest Self Published Book Awards
and the 2008 London Book Awards
2008 Mom's Choice Award
Silver Recipient in the Family Life
Children's Category.
Winner Of The 2007
Power Of The Pen Award
For Best Children's Book
The Dove Fountion
Family Approved Media
Dove Worldview
A student's time with a visiting author can be fun and educational. One of
the greatest rewards of being an author is watching the reactions that children
have when I read and discuss my story with them. International Adoption is growing
in this country and it is important for children to understand the meaning of
adoption and the reasons that the children are relinguished for adoption.
Children will encounter adopted children in their classroom, neighborhoods, as
friends and in their own families. They will wonder why some children do not look
at all like their parents.
In my book, Letter Of Love From China, a Chinese Birth Mother explains to her
daughter, written in the form of a letter, about her birth, loving relinguishment
and her adoption.
The story is for children ages 4-8
The illustrations are beautiful and detailed to draw the child in.
The beauty of scenic China is discussed as well as the cultural traditions and
holidays.
Children will come away with an understanding of International Adoption.
The following will be conveyed to the
students and teachers during the visit:
Read the book to the students.
Discuss the creation of the book.
Discuss the meaning and message of the story.
Share how easy it is to write.
Explain how a book is made.
Discuss the culture of China
Show Photos of China.
Show and discuss photo's and habits of
China's Adorable Panda Bear.
Each child will receive a handout to
take home about the Panda Bear.
Questions and Answers.
A Note To Parents
Parents will be sent home a letter explaining the program and the opportunity to purchase a personalized, autographed copy of the book for $13.00 each.
Fees
School and Library Fees
$225.00
All Fees Are Negotiable
$20.00 travel fee if location is at a distance from my home.
Author Visits are within a 2 hour drive from North Central NJ
Typically meet with 10-50 students at a time. Illustrator visits are not available at this time.
Preschools and Small Children's Groups
For Smaller Children's Groups such as Girl Scout Troops, Clubs or Church Groups, Adoption Support Groups, there will be a $7.00 fee for adults, $5.00 fee for children.
Parents will receive an information letter from the groups leaders.
Autographed copies of, "Letter Of Love From China", are available
for $13.00 each.
Author Visits are within a 2 hour drive in NJ from North Central, 2 hour drive to New York City and State as well as the Lehigh Valley in PA.
Travel fee of $20.00 if at a distance from my home.
