Praise for Chuck's presentations-

Chuck was a wonderful visiting author/illustrator. The students thoroughly enjoyed his SKYPE visit to view his studio before the in-person visit. What a treat!

During the school visit, the students were so fascinated to see his drawing techniques.   Chuck kept the students actively involved throughout his presentation! His organization and enthusiasm mad the day run so smoothly.

Thanks for a great author visit!

Leigh Ann Pieroni
Librarian / Media Specialist
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School
Madison, MS

Chuck is able to break down the process and reach each student at his level in order for the student to better understand and perform.   Thus he is an effective teacher.   He is also motivating.   He gives honest praise and positive reinforcement.   I sincerely believe that Chuck will do an outstanding job in whatever he is called to do and with whomever he works.

Cheri Packard
Librarian and
Curriculum and Instruction Mentor
Joliet Public School District
Joliet, IL

I've known Chuck about five years. He has been a guest speaker at our school's annual Young Author's Day event for three or four consecutive years. Obviously, I was happy with his presentation and have invited him back several times.

Darlene Thomas
5th Grade Teacher
Kermit Johnson Elementary School
Pinson, AL

Chuck came as a visiting author to our school and the children were amazed. They couldn't believe that he wrote and illustrated his books. He did a great job interacting with the students.

Jennifer Agostinelli
Counselor
Madison Crossing Elementary School
Madison, MS

I first met Chuck at the Children’s Book Festival in Hattiesburg, MS around 1990. I have followed his career through the years, with interest, because of his Mississippi connection and my life as a children’s librarian. He has been an Artist in Residence at my school.

Dee Dee Long
Media Specialist
Pearl Lower Elementary School
Pearl, MS

Chuck and I met about 20 years ago at the Children’s Book Festival in Hattiesburg, MS. He has presented there many times and I never tire of his presentations because he makes each one fresh. I was fortunate to bring Chuck to Meridian in 2009 to do a workshop for my middle school students. It was a great success!

Debra Porter
Library/Media Specialist
Meridian Public School District
Meridian, MS

Chuck was invited to participate in our Summer Reading Program as an artist/illustrator at our library and six of our branches. He was most effective in introducing the children to artistic discipline. He had a good rapport with the students and encouraged them to pursue their creative talents. He explained through examples of his work how to express ideas and feelings. The children responded well to his instruction.

Lucille Marabella
Children’s Service Director
Bossier Parish Library
Bossier City, LA

Over the years, I've done many types of presentations about illustrating children's books. From first grade all the way up to university book festivals, I've showed how illustration is important to the visual storytelling nature of the picture book.

Below are several links with grade appropriate catagories of presentations. Maybe there is a presentation that will be just right for your event. If you have a special event theme, I would be more than happy to design a presentation around your special topic.

Summer Library Programs Please visit this special page for the 2009 Summer Library Program.

Grades K-3

Grades 4-6

Grades 7-9

Grades 10-12

College level art

Library science

Speaking fees- Click here for more information.