Transmedia Storytelling In the Sean Rosen series, you learn about Sean's life from both the books and Sean's online videos. In this hands-on workshop, students create an original story using both writing and video, creating a clear narrative combining the unique qualities of two very different ways of communicating. 40 minutes to an hour, in two or three sessions. Also available as a one-day Digital Storytelling Workshop that focuses on audio and video. |
Writing Master Class A hands-on writing workshop in which students create original stories, using one of Sean Rosen's videos as a jumping-off point. Jeff gives a professional critique of students' stories with specific recommendations, emphasizing the basics of good storytelling - believable characters you care about, and stories where you want to know what happens next. A one or two day program. More info here: |
Stories from Real LIfe Using multi-media chapter readings from the books and some of SeanRosen's short videos, Jeff shows students how Sean turns events and characters from his life into compelling stories that can grab and hold an audience. Drawing from his writing career, Jeff shares specific tips and exercises that students can use for everything they have to write. An entertaining presentation for small or large groups, 40 minutes to an hour. |
Jeff Baron's school visits are inspiring and entertaining multi-media presentations. Using his books and videos as a jumping off point, Jeff focuses on students' own writing, sharing techniques he uses in his own career as an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and novelist. |
All programs are for grades 2-8, in person or on Skype, for reasonable fees. Presentations are customized based on the group's size, grade level, and English curriculum. Jeff's original exercises make writing fun. Here are some of his programs: |
"Working with Jeff has been wonderful for the students at Ardsley Middle School. They've learned about the process of writing as well as the effective habits of a real life writer. Through example, Jeff has taught them about the importance of research, integrity, and grit in writing." - Edgar McIntosh, Principal, Ardsley Middle School |
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Recent & Upcoming Appearances by Jeff Baron: KidsLive! New York Public Library - New York, NY Fieldston Middle School - New York, NY Fabyan Elementary - Geneva, IL Dag Hammarskjold Middle School - East Brunswick, NJ Point Dume Elementary - Malibu, CA Ardsley Middle School - Ardsley, NY National English Teachers' Convention - Washington, DC P.S. 75 (Emily Dickinson School - New York, NY North Shore Country Day School - Winnetka, IL School Library Media Specialists Conference - Tarrytown, NY Williamsburg Elementary - Geneva, IL Books of Wonder - New York, NY Hubbard Woods Elementary - Winnetka, IL The Clinton School (middle) - New York, NY Stonegate Elementary - Irvine, CA P.S. 6 - New York, NY LA Times Festival of Books - USC Campus Finger Lakes School Librarian Conference - NY Mayfield School - Pasadena, CA Fischer Middle School - Aurora, IL Culverdale Elementary - Irvine, CA Shelter Island Public Library - Shelter Island, NY McCarty Elementary - Aurora, IL Flintridge Prep - Flintridge, CA Cathedral School - New York, NY Stone Creek Elementary - Irvine, CA Bank Street Bookstore - New York, NY Westfield Middle School - Bloomingdale, IL Harter Middle School - Sugar Grove, IL Kinokuniya Bookstore - New York, NY Writers Guild of America, East - NYC NJ Council of English Teachers Conference Northwood Elementary - Irvine, CA Southold Middle School - Southold, NY |
"Jeff Baron did a great presentation and the kids (and teachers) LOVED it! They loved the podcasts, and are so excited to read the books!" - Beth Merrifield Vance, School Librarian, Stonegate Elementary |