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If your school, PTA, teachers' in-service, conference, or festival is looking for an experienced booktalker, we have a number of inspiring presentations to offer. Given consistently high marks, the Booktalker Squad is sure to have you scribbling notes about books to read and bring into your home, classroom, or media center.

Contact Winding Oak to inquire about the particular booktalk you have in mind.

American Historical Fiction	. . .	Lisa Bullard, author and writing teacher

American Historical Fiction	. . .	Anita Silvey, author and educator

American Picture Books	. . .	Anita Silvey, author and educator

Civics, the Court, and Law	. . .	Aimée Bissonette, attorney

Current YA Literature and Trends	. . .	Anita Silvey, author and educator

Get Real: Get Kids Excited About Nonfiction!	. . .	Kathleen Baxter, author and librarian

Minnesota Authors	. . .	Vicki Palmquist

Poetry	. . .	Laura Purdie Salas, poet and author

Science Fiction, Science Fact	. . .	Vicki and Steve Palmquist

What Makes a Book Good?	. . .	Vicki Palmquist

Wisconsin Authors	. . .	Vicki Palmquist

Each booktalk accompanied by PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and learning activities.