Author Visits
I am an experienced and dynamic presenter and teacher, passionate about meeting young readers and delivering professional development for teachers. My sessions are engaging and interactive, and may be presented in person or online, to small groups and large. The booking process includes a discussion with relevant teaching staff so that sessions may be tailored to meet the needs and interests of any given cohort.
For bookings, email: hello@ingridlaguna.com
Some curated sessions I offer include:
The Writing Craft (grades 3 – 12)
The Story Setup
Character development
Story structure & plot
Narrative tension
Setting
Editing & redrafting
Giving & receiving feedback
Consent Education for grades 3 – 6
(for students and/or PD for teachers)
The keys to respectful relationships & better friendships
Body boundaries
Verbal & non-verbal cues (empathy)
Self-determination
Responsibility for ‘yes’ or ‘no’ should be shared
The courage to withdraw consent
Managing disappointment
Upstander vs bystander
FOR TEACHERS: The PD includes how to use the Kit & Arlo program for child-appropriate CONSENT EDUCATION.
Environment, Social & Emotional Intelligence, Courage: Taking a Stand with Bailey Finch
for grades 3 – 7
Environmental activism
The power of one person to make a difference
Individual agency & Finding your voice
Personal/Autobiographical Writing
Social & emotional intelligence
Friendships & self-belief
Writing what you know
Radical Empathy: Identity, Belonging, Immigration and the Refugee Experience
(for grades 3 – 6)
What is empathy?
Identity & diversity
Acceptance & belonging
Immigration
Resilience
Diverse voices
The refugee experience
WHAT TEACHERS SAY:
Our students were completely engaged and loved joining in with the presentation and discussion. As a teacher it was so fantastic to have an author talk to our students who was so friendly, charismatic and had total control of the room- her teacher skills were very evident.
– Jessica Ephgrave, Teacher & Team Leader, Sunshine PS
You ignited their passions and energised them. You inspired them and it was a perfect way to start the school year. We are very lucky to have you!
– Samantha Russell, Maharishi School
Ingrid was a captivating speaker who challenged our students and involved them in the presentation, keeping the engagement level high. She was generous with her advice for our aspiring writers. Very inspiring!
– Melissa Klein, Teacher, Eltham College
Our Year 6 students were engaged from the first minute of Ingrid’s talk, and responded excitedly and enthusiastically to her inclusive and interactive approach to presenting.
– Emma Thomson, Korowa Anglican Girls’ School