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AuthorsInSchools is a speakers’ bureau designed to help you find nationally-known or regional authors whose presentations, availability, and fees fit your organization’s needs. Here you’ll find detailed information about more than 45 poets, fiction and non-fiction writers, storytellers, illustrators, musicians, and entertainers who have received high ratings from schools for their ability to motivate students to enjoy reading and writing.

Cathy Spagnoli
Cathy Spagnoli tells tales in this computer age, and her audiences love it! Listeners of all ages enjoy her varied repertoire, her warmth and enthusiasm. Cathy enchants elementary school listeners, inspires young writers, and challenges high school students, too. For over twenty years, Cathy has given storytelling performances and workshops in the United States, Canada, and Asia. She shares this wealth of experience through her performances and workshops, which often feature sign language, songs, and unusual Asian props.

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James Bruchac
James Bruchac is an award-winning author, storyteller, animal tracker, and wilderness expert and guide from the Adirondack foothills town of Greenfield Center, NY. Jim is the author of numerous children’s books, including When the Chenoo Howls, How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, and Turtle’s Race with Beaver. During interactive presentations and workshops, Jim shares his Native culture’s rich history, values, and stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.

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Irene Smalls
Irene Smalls is an author, storyteller, and historian from Boston, MA. Her first book, Irene and the Big, Fine Nickel, was named a New York Times Book Review Outstanding Book and one of the Most Outstanding Children’s books of the year by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. Her interactive, high-powered presentations combine a variety of instructional approaches, including reading aloud, word study, and movement.

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Gerald Hausman
Gerald Hausman is a multicultural storyteller from Bokeelia, FL and the author of over 50 adult and children's books. His books have received numerous awards in the categories of Native America, mythology, and African American and West Indian culture. Gerald's lively presentations have earned him praise from storytellers, speakers, writers, and listeners across the world. He offers both large assembly presentations and small workshops, shaping each presentation to fit the age of the audience.

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