Minnesota Authors and Illustrators

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Ryan Jacobson - Author

Contact Information

Address:

Mora, MN 55051
Phone: 763-639-5553
Cell: 763-639-5553
Fax:
E-mail: ryan@lake7creative.com
Website: http://www.ryanjacobsononline.com


Book Category: Childrens Fiction,Picture Books
Age Group: 5-12

Books



Lost in the Wild. Illustrations by David Hemenway. Adventure Publications, 2008.

Joe Lee and the Boo: Who's Afraid of Monsters. Illustrations by Elizabeth Hurley. Getchu Books, 2008.

Santa Claus: Super Spy: The Case of the Colorado Cowboy. Illustrations by Erica Belkholm. Lake 7 Creative, 2007.

William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania. Illustrations by Tim Stiles. Capstone Press, 2007.

Santa Claus: Super Spy: The Case of the Delaware Dinosaur. Illustrations by Erica Belkholm. Lake 7 Creative, 2006.

The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner. Illustrations by Cynthia Martin. Capstone Press, 2006.

Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World. Illustrations by Gordon Purcell. Capstone Press, 2006.

Santa Claus: Super Spy: The Case of the Florida Freeze. Illustrations by K. Farina. Lake 7 Creative, 2005.

Highlights

Ryan Jacobson is the author of eight children's books, including a picture book, three comic books, three chapter books and a choose-your-path book. He lives in Mora, Minnesota, with his wife Lora, son Jonah and dog Boo. For more about Ryan, please visit www.RyanJacobsonOnline.com.

Awards

Presentations

Ryan typically does five or six presentations per school visit, per day. Blended with humor, personal accounts and fascinating information, each presentation lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes and includes a reading, a focused discussion and a question-and-answer session. Ryan brings plenty of inventory with him, so before he leaves the school, he signs book(s) for every student who places an order.

Ryan's presentations to kindergarten and first grade focus on what it's like to be an author, how he gets his ideas and how illustrations are created.

His second- and third-grade presentations offer in-depth discussions on how he began writing books, as well as the writing process he follows when creating a book.

His fourth- and fifth-grade presentations delve deeper into his writing process, highlighted by a sample brainstorming activity with the students.

Beginning March 2009: Ryan will be available to present to sixth and seventh graders, discussing the challenges to writing a good story and tips for telling a good tale. He demonstrates how to structure a story from beginning to end.

Fees

$0—Free to most locations within Minnesota, although $100 travel stipend is always appreciated.

Added: 2008-09-29 1

Updated: 2008/10/08:1