Middle Grade Visit- Author's Life: I talk about my books (Hana Hsu & the Ghost Crab Nation and Manatee's Best Friend, and the writing process, including an interactive game that reveals fascinating manatee and high tech science facts
Picture Book Visit- Tai Chi/Mindfulness: I share my book and lead tai chi, breathing, and other exercises that gets the kids moving and active. From small to large assemblies.
Writing workshops: I lead interactive workshops to illustrate and write your own stories or to work on unique poetry forms like the Tyburn (for smaller groups)
Some recent school visits:
Queen Anne Elementary School - Seattle, WA (virtual) - 4th grade
Hearst Elementary School - Washington, DC - 2nd grade
Jefferson Middle School Academy - Washington, DC - 6th grade
Colin Powell ES - Centreville, VA - 4th, 5th, 6th grades
Willow Springs ES - Fairfax, VA - 6th grade
Union Mill ES - Clifton, VA - 5th grade
Moss Haven ES - Dallas, TX (virtual) - 6th grade
Center City PCS - Brightwood Campus, Washington, DC (virtual)
Hoover Math and Science Academy, Schaumburg, IL (virtual)
Wolf Springs Elementary School, Overland Park, KS (virtual)
Windsor Oaks Elementary School, Virginia Beach VA
Point O'View Elementary School, Virginia Beach, VA
Shelton Park Elementary School, Virginia Beach, VA
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella, Norfolk, VA
Testimonials
"Our 5th graders enjoyed separating science fact from science fiction and learning more about manatee preservation from Ms. Liu's engaging middle school presentation!" Ami Schroder, Union Mill Elementary School, Clifton, VA
"The mind/body connections Ms. Liu demonstrated provided the second graders with a meaningful array of resources to improve their strength and emotional well-being. With A Morning with Grandpa as a gentle and joyful reminder of her visit, the calming effect of Ms. Liu's presentation will reach beyond the students' classrooms and into their homes." Kit Ballenger, An Open Book Foundation
"Sylvia Liu graciously spent several hours with our 1st grade classes. The children joyously immersed themselves in reading, writing, art, yoga and tai chi with Sylvia as their inspiring guide. Her enthusiasm for sharing traditions between generations in her gentle story came to life as she shared the story and exercises with our young learners." Barbara Protacio, Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Olney, VA
