e-manual for new authors presenting in primary schools

In partnership with CAL (Copyright Agency Ltd), e:lit (the new name of the Primary English Teaching Association) has developed an e-manual for new authors who would like to present talks and workshops in primary schools.
The manual is based on the information and ideas presented in a 3 day training course trialled with a dozen authors in Sydney earlier in 2008.

What's in it?

The manual is divided into three sections:

• About primary schools includes information on the curriculum and text types taught in schools, literary events and duty of care.
• About being a presenter covers various types of presentations including online author talks and workshops, using props and examples of  workshops for students and teachers.
• About the business of visiting schools includes information on fees and charges, promoting yourself to schools and other resources to check out.

Accessing the e-manual

The e-manual consists of 61 pages packed with information and ideas. It can be accessed in the Special Projects section of the e:lit website.