Making the Past Live in Words and Images
"…fascinating, amazing, great, awesome, were some of the qualifiers for your presence here." Willowdale Middle School (ON)
"John is particularly skilled at engaging the audience from the very beginning and keeping them spell-bound for the entire reading. His passion for, and vast knowledge of history, captures even the most reluctant student as he brings the past to life." Linda Irvine, Dover Bay Secondary School (Nanaimo, BC)
"John’s stories and calm assurance in describing the research and writing process held student and staff rapt. As a lead in to our Intermediate division history projects, his presentation was perfect." — Alexandra McKnight, Kedron School (Oshawa, ON)
My rates are $1,200 plus expenses for a full day of four presentations. This figure includes GST/HST and can be split between neighbouring schools. Expenses are for basic travel and accommodation and I am happy to be billeted. Special rates are available for an organized, multi-day tour within a district.
For more details on my presentations, writing workshops and availability, fill out the form below to begin a conversation.
PRESENTATIONS
I love telling stories almost as much as I love creating them. It's one of the pleasures of my life to watch kids being drawn in and enthralled by tales of lost explorers, young soldiers and spies caught up in situations they never expected, and modern-day kids discovering thrilling secrets from their family's past.
I have presented to, and promoted a passion for reading in, tens of thousands of kids across Canada over the past thirty years and am comfortable in front of audiences of all sizes from grade K to 12. My presentation style is flexible and, whether talking about history or writing, I move seamlessly between any of my 50 novels and non-fiction books.
I have special presentations and workshops for Remembrance Day assemblies and events.