by Eileen Meyer | Sep 24, 2019 | Author Events, News, Uncategorized
I’m looking forward to connecting with readers, librarians and educators this fall with the release of THE SUPERLATIVE A. LINCOLN: POEMS ABOUT OUR 16TH PRESIDENT Here’s where I’ll be: Thurs.- Sat. 10/3-10/5 – Illinois Reading Council...
by Eileen Meyer | Apr 14, 2019 | Author Events, News
Last summer I signed up for the #KidsNeedMentors program advertised on Twitter. Coordinated by Jarrett Lerner, Ann Braden, Kristin Picone, and Kristin Couch– this program matches authors with teachers. The goal is to have an ongoing correspondence and...
by Eileen Meyer | Mar 7, 2019 | Author Events
February always means its time for the annual Anderson’s Bookshop Children’s Literature Breakfast … it’s an opportunity to hear from leading authors, to visit with teachers and librarians, and spend a morning enjoying book discussions. Here are...
by Eileen Meyer | Jan 23, 2019 | Author Events
I LOVE spending time with students! Whether I’m sharing more information about how a non-fiction book is created (my “Join the Safari: Fun with Animal Facts” program) or discussing “Success Tips for Writers” with older students, I always...
by EileenMeyer | May 1, 2017 | Author Events
A scene from a recent LITERACY NIGHT: Great time working with K – 5th grade students as we discussed — and they acted out a skit, about how an author researches material for a new book. In fact, I think I’ve found the perfect crew to dig up some new...
by EileenMeyer | Aug 1, 2016 | Author Events
Had a great spring visiting many schools! I introduced a new program, Success Tips for Writers — and enjoyed sharing this program with upper elementary and middle school students. I talked about what it takes to be a writer and which strategies students can use...
