Marie is available for virtual author visits and to speak in person at schools, libraries, bookstores, conferences, book festivals, professional development workshops, and more. 

Marie is a credentialed teacher and an ESL specialist with a master’s in education. She has taught in public, private, and homeschool settings.

Marie loves creating and presenting interactive lessons that engage diverse learners!

Topics include:

• Diversity and school integration 
• Hands-on art and cross-curricular literature lessons
• How to write a picture book
• How to write and research a picture book biography
• Integrating and teaching Asian American history across the curriculum
• Read aloud with interactive group activity (e.g., school assembly)
• Using diverse picture books to process trauma and for social emotional learning
• Writing workshop (all grade levels)

Marie can customize her presentation for the specific needs of your organization.

“Thank you so much for coming to Lent and delivering such a fun and inspiring presentation on the life of Mamie Tape!

The students enjoyed your many props, meaningful primary resources and interactive student participation opportunities.”

-Ann Hanson, Librarian and Media Specialist, Lent School

Please fill out the form below if you would like to request an author visit.

CURRICULUM GUIDE CONSULTATIONS

Marie enjoys helping authors create engaging, cross-curricular lesson plans and hands-on activities to use with their books. Use the contact form if interested in scheduling a consultation about writing, creating, or receiving feedback about a parent and educator resource guide to accompany your book.