Making a personal connection.

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OUR COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

Our approach combines personal interactions through book-focused events, which creates lasting connections.

Literacy For Kids

Authors:
IN-Detroit.

Our program, Authors:IN-Detroit, connects authors/illustrators with students to promote literacy, imagination, and poetry.

Through the support of our sponsors, donors, and collaborators, LFK provides an event-based program with curriculum-alligned presentations and interactive discussions.

The introduction of authors, artists, illustrators, musicians, dancers, poets, and others inspires students to stretch their talents and passions.

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We strive to make a difference with every child we meet.

Heather Mertz

CREATING A PERSONAL CONNECTION

Within each step of our process, we strive to create a personal connection. Establishing this relationship with students helps foster their creativity and overall receptiveness to learning.

Creating Eye Contact
Creating
Eye Contact.
Creating eye contact so each child feels special.
Creating Eye Contact
Answering
Questions.
PRIORITIZING TIME TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
Creating Eye Contact
Being
Eye Level.
COMMUNICATING FROM THEIR EYE LEVEL.
Creating Eye Contact
Relevant
Research.
RESEARCHING WHAT IS RELEVANT WITH TODAY’S STUDENTS.
Creating Eye Contact
Beyond the
Front Row.
REACHING BEYOND THE FRONT ROW TO STUDENTS THAT MAY BE TRYING TO REMAIN INVISIBLE.
Creating Eye Contact
Creative
Expressions.
THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS— POETRY, BOOK READINGS, VIDEOS, ARTS, PHOTOS AND DISCUSSIONS.
Creating Eye Contact
Shaking
Hands.
SHAKE HANDS TO EMPHASIZE IMPORTANCE.
Creating Eye Contact
School-Specific
Customizations.
LEARN ABOUT EACH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY WE VISIT.
Creating Eye Contact
Engaging
Activities.
ENGAGE STUDENTS THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION.
Creating Eye Contact
Create
Energy.
CREATE ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM.
Creating Eye Contact
Being
Hands-On.
UTILIZE A GENUINE AND HANDS-ON APPROACH TO LEARNING.
Creating Eye Contact
Creating
Eye Contact.
Creating eye contact so each child feels special.
Creating Eye Contact
Answering
Questions.
PRIORITIZING TIME TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
Creating Eye Contact
Being
Eye Level.
COMMUNICATING FROM THEIR EYE LEVEL.
Creating Eye Contact
Relevant
Research.
RESEARCHING WHAT IS RELEVANT WITH TODAY’S STUDENTS.
Creating Eye Contact
Beyond the
Front Row.
REACHING BEYOND THE FRONT ROW TO STUDENTS THAT MAY BE TRYING TO REMAIN INVISIBLE.
Creating Eye Contact
Creative
Expressions.
THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS— POETRY, BOOK READINGS, VIDEOS, ARTS, PHOTOS AND DISCUSSIONS.
Creating Eye Contact
Shaking
Hands.
SHAKE HANDS TO EMPHASIZE IMPORTANCE.
Creating Eye Contact
School-Specific
Customizations.
LEARN ABOUT EACH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY WE VISIT.
Creating Eye Contact
Engaging
Activities.
ENGAGE STUDENTS THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION.
Creating Eye Contact
Create
Energy.
CREATE ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM.
Creating Eye Contact
Being
Hands-On.
UTILIZE A GENUINE AND HANDS-ON APPROACH TO LEARNING.

Frequently
Asked Questions.

DOES YOUR AUTHOR PROGRAM EXIST IN OTHER CITIES?

Our pilot program began in Metro-Detroit area. We plan to expand nation-wide. Every donation helps us grow.

DO YOU TUTOR IN READING?

LFK does not tutor students in reading. Our main focus is to create presentation opportunities between authors, illustrators, and other art-minded individuals to inspire curiosity in all students. A child is more apt to want to read if they understand what can come from this accomplishment.

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR PRESENTERS?

We choose nationally acclaimed authors, illustrators, and artists who share a diverse message and passion for writing and the arts with scholars nationwide.

CAN I DETERMINE WHO COMES TO MY SCHOOL?

Sure! We work with each school administration to determine which presenter will be a good fit.

IS THERE A COST TO HAVE A PRESENTER COME TO MY SCHOOL?

The schools selected for Authors:IN-Detroit are gifted by LFK. In addition, LFK offers a variety of presentation opportunities. For more information contact us directly.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A PRESENTATION?

Each artist provides a curriculum-aligned presentation, interactive discussions, and a teacher activity/lesson plan. LFK gifts an autographed book to each student and is an example of we establish reading is connected to the arts.