Robin Moore

Discover the Natural-Born Writer
and
Awaken the Hidden Storyteller
with
Award-Winning Author/Storyteller
Robin Moore

--Since 1981, Robin has presented more than 5,000 storytelling performances, writing workshops, teacher trainings and family programs at schools in the northeastern United States. He was told stories to more than a million children. --He is the author of 17 award-winning books, published by HarperCollins, Random House and Simon & Schuster. Most are historical fiction novels, set in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania, where his Scots-Irish family has lived for more than 200 years. --Robin Holds a Master’s Degree in Oral Traditions and is on the Faculty of the Oral Traditions Department of The Graduate Institute. --Named "Author of the Year" by Pennsylvania School Librarian’s Association. --Named "National Storyteller of the Year" by Storytelling Magazine. --All programs are in support of PA Academic Standards in Writing, Speaking and Listening. All Teacher In-Service Sessions are Act 48-Compliant.

Reviews:

"While he was speaking, the room was silent and the intense expressions on everyone’s faces showed that they were living within, rather than just watching, Robin’s stories."

--Dr. Maureen Stanton Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia, PA

"Robin awakened the imaginations of my fourth graders with his enthralling tall tales and delightful stories of growing up in the Pennsylvania wilderness. They were thrilled to don authentic frontier clothing and amazed to learn about the hours of labor that went into making them. Robin truly brought history to life for my students!"

--Jennifer Todd, Humanities Teacher Hillcrest Elementary School Holland, PA

"Robin Moore ranks with the best of today’s professional storytellers. His ability to portray characters with the subtle use of voice and gesture as well as his talent for involving audiences is second to none on the East Coast."

--Kenneth Goldstein, Chairman Department of Folklore, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

"Robin is a true artist of the spoken word. I have never seen a group of students so completely captivated by a performer. They were riveted on his every move and expression. I have a long waiting list for his ‘Maggie’ books"

--Barbara Murphy, Librarian Rogers Elementary School, Glenshaw, PA

"He performed magic inside every child, and beyond that, taught them a skill of imaging which will enrich their lives forever."

--Reina Gapczynski, Principal Greenwich Elementary School Greenwich, NY

"Robin’s performances can only be described by superlatives. He does not just entertain students. He interacts with them in way which leaves each child with a memorable experience. The spirit, enthusiasm and imagination which characterize Robin’s skill are present in the school long after he has left. What better gifts can a storyteller give his audience?"

--Judith Vietri, Principal Penn Valley Elementary School Narberth, PA

"There is not a year that goes by that I do not share Robin’s story collections with my students. Without a doubt, the students’ two favorites are ‘The Cherry Tree Buck’ and ‘Hairy Woman’. That’s all it takes and the books never return to the shelves until the end of the school year."

--Elizabeth McChesney Greenville Area Schools Greenville, PA

"Robin Moore’s historical fiction novels and collections of Pennsylvania folklore are among the top read-aloud books selected by PA school children and their teachers."

--Keystone State Reading Association

A Program Planners Guide to Story Writing Story Telling Story Listening Programs

To bring Robin Moore to your school: Booking is as easy as 1-2-3! Step One --Let’s get started! Read this overview of the most popular program formats. Feel free to alter these to suit your needs. Half Day School Program: Includes two back-to-back 45 minute assemblies. Stories are age-graded for K-3, 4-6. Robin tells traditional and original stories from his roots in the Pennsylvania mountains as a way of encouraging listeners to explore their own roots and create their own multicultural tales. Presentations include story performance, audience participation, demonstrations of old-time living skills and primitive musical instruments. Total Fee: $675 Full Day School Program: Includes a full day schedule of storytelling performances, writing workshops, Author classroom visits, book signing sessions, after-school workshop for teachers or evening program for parents and students. The day begins with two back-to-back assemblies for the entire student body, followed by small-group "Natural-Born Writer" workshops (Robin guides students through his four writing steps and outlines the two-year publishing process from original idea to final book). Book Autographing Session for students who choose to order books directly from Robin. Choice of optional after-school teacher workshop on "Storytelling as a Teaching Tool" or evening program for parents and kids on "Creating and Collecting Family Stories". Fee: $975 Evening Family Program: "Creating and Collecting Family Stories" Robin performs some of his own family stories and shows parents and kids how to create their own family storytelling tradition. Based on his Parent’s Choice-Award Winning Book, "Creating a Family Storytelling Tradition". Book signing follows performance. Fee: $375 Field Trip: "Tipi-Raising" During the months of September, October, May and June, Robin brings this living history field trip to your school. Working as a team, classes erect a 12-foot Cheyenne tipi on the school grounds. Students gather inside to hear a traditional Native American story and to compare and contrast how the Lenape Indians of our area and the tipi-dwelling Indians of the Great Plains were able to obtain all that they needed from the plants and animals in their environment. This is a great hands-on follow-up to Robin’s historical fiction books. Fee: $675 "Our all-time favorite Field Trip!" –Friends Central School

Click here to view a photo galley of Tipi Raising at Friends Central.org

Tip: If you cannot open this link, Copy and Paste into the address field of your search engine. A Word to the Wise: Save with Discounted Booking Rates "Early Bird Discounts" are now in effect: Schedule your 2010-2011 School Programs before June 30, 2010 and take $75 off the regular price! Also--Save with Year-Round Block Booking Rates: --Two neighboring schools can share the Full Day. Each school will pay $500 for the Half Day Program—a savings of $175 per school. Evening Program is free. --Neighboring schools can team up for multiple full days at a rate of $900 per day—a savings of $75 per school. Evening Program is free. Step Two: --Contact Robin directly by e-mail or phone to arrive at a date, fee and program schedule which will suit your needs. He can also answer any logistical or program questions you may have. Use this opportunity to brainstorm about how material from Robin’s vast repertoire and experience can dovetail with your program goals. Step Three: --Confirm date and fee by e-mail robin@robin-moore.com --No further paperwork is required although Robin is glad to submit an invoice for purchase order or follow whatever procedure your school district requires for processing payment. --When Robin receives your confirmation, he will mail a preparation packet containing a complimentary book and information about the day. He will also include a pre-order form and ordering instructions if you choose to offer the students the opportunity to purchase autographed books the day he visits the school. Then you’re done... Sit back and enjoy the stories!

Program-Enhancing   Preparation Materials --A "Dear Parents" Pre-Order form. If you would like to offer kids the chance to purchase autographed copies of Robin’s Books, print this and distribute to families. Robin will also send a copy of this form along with your preparation packet after you book the program. Instructions for using the pre-order form: 1)Print, copy and send this form home with the kids. 2)Have them return the completed forms to the school with checks made out to Groundhog Press. 3)Mail all order forms and checks to Robin at least one week before his school visit. Address: Groundhog Press, Box 1311, Doylestown Pa 18901. 4)He will bring the book order, autographed and ready to distribute, the day he comes to the school. 5)Questions: 215-249-3437. Click here to view the pre-order form Robin Moore, Box 1311, Doylestown PA 18901