Plant Attack! : The Fascinating Ways Flora Defends Itself.
In this fun and interactive 45-minute presentation that combines drama and science, children learn about some of the wild and wacky ways plants protect themselves from predators. The presentation includes visuals, a reading from the book and a special leave-behind activity. Perfect for children in K-4—and especially those who loved Mighty Scared.
- $350/45min virtual or in-person presentation, including a personalized discussion and tech test
All Consuming: Shop Smarter for the Planet
Shopping isn’t an obvious polluter, but our buying habits and obsession with the latest and greatest are affecting the planet. This presentation geared toward kids in Grades 4-7 will address how all the things we need, want and gotta have are responsible for big environmental problems. We’ll also talk about how making small changes in what and how often we buy can have an impact.
- $350/45min virtual or in-person presentation, including a personalized discussion and tech test
In It to Win It: Sports and the Climate Crisis
From innovative stadium design and zero-waste sporting events to recycling tennis balls and getting to practices and games using sustainable transportation, athletes and fans are taking action to ensure everyone can enjoy their favourite games for years to come. Whether you’re a future professional athlete or a sports fan watching from the sidelines, we can all help play for the planet! In this presentation ideal for students in Grades 4-7, we’ll talk about how organizations, players and fans around the world are tackling the climate crisis—and how you can too.
- $350/45min virtual or in-person presentation, including a personalized discussion and tech test
Mighty Scared
While people might run or scream, animals have amazing ways of protecting themselves when they’re afraid. Fulmar birds vomit, Texas horned lizards shoot blood from their eyes and hagfish slime their enemies. In this presentation, perfect for kids in K-Grade 5, we’ll talk about lots of incredible and even gross animal facts and explore how mammals, insects, fish and birds around the world respond when scary predators are near. We’ll also discuss what happens when we get scared and how to calm down when the danger has passed.
- $350/45min virtual or in-person presentation, including a personalized discussion and tech test
Good Food, Bad Waste
Every day in countries around the world, people waste a lot of food. In fact, we waste enough food to feed 3 billion people when at least 900 million are hungry. Reducing food waste is actually one of the biggest things we can do to help the planet while also getting food to people who need it. In this interactive presentation, we’ll talk about why food waste is a problem, how it happens, and what we can do in our own homes to prevent it.
- $350/45min virtual or in-person presentation, including a personalized discussion and tech test
Proud To Play
This is a powerful presentation about the experience of professional LGBTQ+ athletes in Canadian sports. By looking at the stories in my book, Proud to Play: Canadian LGBTQ+ athletes who made history,tml we’ll see how homophobia in professional sports has changed over time, how it varies from sport to sport, and how we’re doing now. I answer questions from the audience and also read from the book. This is perfect for Pride Month and any in-class discussions about inclusion and diversity. I’ve also offered this as a panel presentation featuring athletes from the book.
- $350/45min presentation, including a personalized discussion and tech test
The Holocaust: Resistance and Survivors
Perfect for Holocaust Education Week in November and Jewish Heritage Month in May, this powerful and age-appropriate presentation brings meaning and understanding to the Holocaust education curriculum. Geared toward elementary-aged students, this presentation is based on my own recent and personal journey through Poland as well as on my book The Holocaust: Resistance and Survivors. We’ll learn about the largest genocide in the 20th century, commemorate the victims of the Nazis, and promote Holocaust education, with a special emphasis on sharing the inspiring stories of heroism as both Jews and non Jews fought to save lives during the Holocaust.
- $350/45min virtual or in-person presentation, including a personalized discussion and tech test
I Am Jewish
In this fun and interactive presentation for K-Grade 6 students, we’ll talk about what it means to be Jewish. We’ll use the book I Am Jewish to explore the religion, history and culture and share some of our celebrations and traditions. The discussion will centre around my personal experiences and the research I did while writing the book. This 45-minute virtual or in-person presentation can be tailored to your grade and the needs of your school or library.
- Please email me directly about cost as this presentation may be offered on a pro bono basis.
How To Write Non-Fiction
Writing nonfiction can be a challenge, but I make it fun and easy in this presentation about writing nonfiction. Ideal for students in grades 5-7, we’ll discuss what nonfiction writing is, how we can make it sound more like fiction, and how to organize and write engaging A+ nonfiction. I share insider tips about my process, where my ideas come from, and I also read from, Rush Hour: Navigating Our Global Traffic Jam and Good Food, Bad Waste: Let’s Eat for the Planet.
- $350/45min presentation, including a personalized discussion and tech test