I visit K-6 schools, public libraries, literary festivals, and education conferences, in person or virtual. Programs are tailored to grade level, classroom size, and curriculum.
"They [the students] were under his spell from start to finish. His calm, warm and grounded energy resonated with the class immediately." Bree, Teacher-Librarian, Selkirk Montessori School Read more testimonials
"Stories are an ancient tool for cultivating ideas, propelling new thought, and connecting us together through shared experiences.
Sharing mine with students across Canada and internationally for the past three years has deepened my love for crafting compelling, and rewarding literary experiences for my audiences, for whom I am always enthused to perform, and hopeful to inspire."
"If you're going to have a story, have a big story, or none at all." Joseph Campbell
"Magic Mike certainly spun his magic in our grade ¾ classrooms. The children thoroughly enjoyed his presentation and were under his spell from start to finish. His calm, warm and grounded energy resonated with the class immediately. Once the presentation ended, he had a line up of kids wanting his autograph on anything they could find. They knew they had just met someone influential and important."
"You can do no better than having the author read aloud a fantastically whimsical story. It was a delight for my students to experience the rhythm and flow of the poetic performance by Magic Mike; they were engaged with the story, offended by the curmudgeon, and fascinated with the illustrations."
"Michael's visit to our school inspired our students to be readers and writers. He talked about his journey in becoming an author, read (actually recited) one of his books aloud, engaging students in the delightful story, and answered questions about his craft. We look forward to watching this young author flourish and grow."
"It was a joy to have Michael in my classroom. He made this experience so interactive for my students, they were all thoroughly engaged from start to finish. Even the 'busiest' of the bunch were wholly invested in what he had to say. I can't wait to have him back."
"The event was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on both our students and staff. He captivated the students with his engaging storytelling and interactive presentation. He spent extra time getting to know the students, connecting with them, and answering all of their curiosities and questions. Many students have expressed newfound interest in reading, writing, and illustrating thanks to Magic Mike's inspiration."
"Michael provided an excellent and interactive oral / visual presentation to our students. With each presentation, Gayle creatively engaged with our students and shared with them his love of storytelling, his unique writing style, and the various artistic inspirations he has encountered on his journey as an author and artist."
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Tell me a little about your school, the grade levels involved, and the dates you're considering. I'll reply within a few business days.
Email directly: visits@bymagicmike.com