Tag: Mary Amato
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Kidlit TV Appearance for Lucy McGee Series
Kidlit TV asked me to talk about my Lucy McGee series and answer one very interesting question. Find out about my books and what I’d do if I found a whale in my bathtub.
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Songwriting Workshop at Stedwick Elementary School
How spirit-lifting it was to walk into Mary Ruth McGinn’s classroom at Stedwick Elementary School and see a circle of third graders with their ukuleles, ready to write songs. Before my arrival, the teacher and I had already begun to give the students the experience of critique and revision—an essential part of the songwriting process.…
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We are Singing
Here is a quickie demo of my new song to hear all the parts. I’ve had requests from my friends who sing in groups and choruses to provide sheet music for melody and harmonies for my song. Here are links to find sheet music you can print out. Melody sheet music High harmony sheet music…
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Rock Creek Valley Residency
Thanks to the PTA, staff, and students of Rock Creek Valley for bringing me in for a residency in fiction writing. Every student wrote and revised a story. We focused on details, dialogue, and drama. Listen to Josie’s story to hear one great example of the work. The recording was a group effort using an…
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Writing Workshops for Adults
Wednesdays (January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1) Noon to 1 pm Robert Harper Books 6216 Rhode Island Avenue, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 Each workshop will involve: Brief lecture-discussion on a different theme An in-class writing exercise The themes will be applicable to fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, play writing, and songwriting. January 11: Concrete Writing: Exploring…
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Book Club for Kids Radio Show about Our Teacher is a Vampire
Kids are the most fun book reviewers and have great voices for radio. I had a blast appearing on the Book Club for Kids radio show. The students had prepared by reading my book Our Teacher is a Vampire and Other (Not) True Stories. They chatted about the book and then asked me questions. Enjoy…
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Private Lessons
Small group classes are available for adults, for kids, and for teens. Join me to explore: Writing (Fiction, Poetry, Plays, Essays) Songwriting Performance Ukulele Beginning Guitar Kids, teens, and adults. In person or via Skype. I love to tailor experiences to help you reach your goal whether it’s to craft a poem, sing at an…