A hands-on storyboarding workshop and presentations
for older students are available upon request.
Need more information? Download the school visit info sheet! (PDF)
All presentations begin with a brief introduction where I show childhood drawings and the early sparks of inspiration that led to a career as an author and illustrator. Then I dive into the process behind my writing and illustrating, from research to revision to production and, finally, the finished product. Along the way I include photos, video clips, anecdotes and interactive activities to keep the students engaged. Presentations are tailored to the age range of the students attending.
Email me at hello@jessicalanan.com for information about event availability and fees, or download the PDF info sheet at the link below. Your local bookstore can help handle book orders and sales. (I recommend Tattered Cover, Second Star to the Right and Boulder Bookstore to name a few local options.) For in-person events, I bring my presentation either as a PowerPoint file on a flash drive or Google Slides presentation available online. I’ll need a computer, projector, and screen, and a microphone for large spaces. Speakers for sound are helpful but not essential.
Many of us were inspired by her very thoughtful process and beautiful art [...] people were so curious and excited about children’s book illustration and Jessica’s art that there was barely a pause between questions.