Janet Fox has taught 8th and 9th grade English and study skills, and has given numerous writing and study skills workshops. She can create a lively and engaging presentation. Janet is also available for Skype visits; please contact her for details.

Please contact Janet at jfoxtx@aol.com for information about school visits and other presentations. (“Please note: while I'm finishing my MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts and anticipating the launch of Faithful, I won't be making any further school visits until Fall, 2010.")

• Presentations for kids from middle school through high school:
  • School Smarts: Study and organization tips and techniques for middle school students based on Janet’s book Get Organized Without Losing It.
  • Fun With Writing: Workshops for students on writing skills including topics such as "getting started," "story structure," "finding your voice," and "characterization."
  • Journey to Yellowstone: Follow Maggie’s journey from Newport to Yellowstone in 1904 – a discussion based on Janet’s YA novel, Faithful.
• Presentations for adults:
  • A Writer on Writing: What do young writers need to fuel their imaginations? How do professional writers hone their craft?
  • Teaching Study Skills: Techniques for teachers and parents who wish to incorporate study and organization skills into the lives of their students and children.

• November 18-21, 2010 – Orlando, FL – lecture at NCTE conference
• October 29-30, 2010 – Missoula, MT – appearance at Montana Festival of the Book
• October 7-8, 2010 – Oklahoma City, OK – appearance at Encyclo-Media
• September 25, 2010 – Bozeman, MT – lecture at SCBWI conference
• August 14, 2010 – Yellowstone National Park – book signing at Old Faithful Inn, 11AM-1PM
• June 11, 2010 – College Station, TX – "Five By Five" book launch celebration and signing: http://www.fivetexasauthors.com/
• May 24-27, 2010 – New York, NY – appearance at Book Expo America, Books of Wonder Bookstore, NYPL
• May 21, 2010 – College Station, TX – signing at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 5PM
• April 10, 2010 – Austin, Texas – SCBWI lecture
• September, 2009 – Quail Valley Middle School, Texas – all-day presentations to all 6th grade students covering "School Smarts"
• May, 2009 – Jackson School, Newton, MA – Skype visit
• January, 2008 – Bang Elementary, Texas – all-day presentations to 2nd through 5th grades