SYLVIA LIU
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"Working with Sylvia to plan our school guest author visit for Reading Month was a dream.  Sylvia is easy to work with, flexible, kind, and collaborative.  She tailored her presentation to meet the needs of a diverse group of students in an efficient and collegial manner.  Students were engaged and participatory throughout the special event.  She knows her audience and how to appeal to everyone’s interests, social-emotional connections, and physical activities." Angela B. German, Old Donation School, Virginia Beach

To book a visit, contact me or reach out to Booked Authors.
My school  visits are ACTIVE and INTERACTIVE. 
Students move and do tai chi, participated in call and response fun fact   
quizzes, and more.

Presentations include:  
  • 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 interactive games 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:
  • Old Donation School, Virginia Beach - 2nd to 5th grades
  • The Williams School, Norfolk - K - 8th grades
  • Elbridge Gale Elementary, Wellington, FL - K-3rd grades
  • Norwood Elementary School, Baltimore, MD (virtual)
  • 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
 
 

 

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  • Books
    • Stealing the Score
    • Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
    • Near and Deer
    • Manatee's Best Friend
    • A Morning with Grandpa
    • Other Works
  • Events
  • Newsletter
  • Portfolio
  • School Visits
  • About
  • Contact