I am the author/illustrator of Earth Circles (NY: 1989, Walker) and other still-to-be-published picture books.  A Missouri native, I’ve lived in Wisconsin for several years.  I’m a member of the Bayfield Artists Guild, where I’m currently specializing in sgraffito tiles and black-and-white prints.

I have years of experience teaching art and creative writing in the St. Louis schools.  I’ve developed and conducted numerous school programs (including those listed below).  Ranging from one-time events to semester-long programs, these events leave students (and teachers) enthused and inspired.
I enjoy traveling across Wisconsin and visiting other states.

Presentations:

Meet the Author:  classroom visits (45 or 90 minute session)
Pre-K to Grade 4 (no more than 40 students per classroom)
An exciting exposure to the process that turns ideas into published books.
(The longer session includes a hands-on activity.)

Meet the Illustrator:  slide show (45 or 60 minute session)
All Ages (no size limit)
Designed for larger assemblies, this exhibit of illustrations from EARTH CIRCLES (and other works) demonstrates how art and writing come together seamlessly in the picture book making process.

Picture Book Making:  (14 one-hour sessions)
Grades 1 to 4 (one or more classrooms)
This semester-long program helps students to discover the joy of writing and illustrating their own stories.

Using Art to Encourage the Reluctant Writer:  (2-hour workshop)
For teachers of Grades 1, 2, 3 (no more than 40 adults)
Hands-on activities demonstrate exciting new ways to ignite enthusiasm and inspire student writing.

Picture Book Making in the Classroom:  (2-hour workshop)
For teachers of grades 1, 2, 3 (no more than 40 adults)
Teachers will learn the details of an innovative bookmaking program.  Kids get so excited about writing that they don’t want to stop when the bell rings!

Email:  suregriffin@hotmail.com
Author website:  www.sandrauregriffin.com

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