Blockbuster Hollywood Films Animator
Inspires kids to read and write!
Book a Virtual Author Visit Today!
You've seen his movies, now read his books!
See Why Hundreds of Schools Across America Invite Adam to Speak to Their Students
What you can expect:
- Inspire your students to read and write
- Have students meet with a real author
- Rich visuals from blockbuster films your students will know
- Goal setting with students
- Personal experiences from award winning author
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“The best author assembly I’ve seen in years!”
— Kim Roper, Principal, North Point Elementary
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“If you ever get a chance to have an author visit, please consider Adam Sidwell. Wow!!!! Adam is so dynamic and relates to all grade levels. His performances are compelling, his energy and excitement for his craft is contagious.”
—JANET THORUP, TEACHER, PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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“Loved the way he incorporated movie clips and book passages into the talk — it really put things into context for the kids. Loved it!”
—CARRIE MUNROE, TEACHER, STANDIFORD ELEMENTARY
Inspire Your Students to Read and Write
Author Adam Glendon Sidwell is excited to share his interactive and motivating assembly with your school. The Art of Story draws on Adam’s experiences as an animator for blockbuster Hollywood films (Tron, Pirates of the Caribbean, Thor, etc), teaches Common Core writing principles such as structure, narrative and theme as well as provides real life writing experiences. The presentation reinforces the diverse educational skills required for students to develop their own stories.
Using rich visuals from blockbuster films students know, Adam engages students and teaches them a love for reading and writing!
INSPIRATIONAL
Using rich visuals from blockbuster films students know, Adam engages students in:
Setting Writing Goals
Drawing from Personal Experience
Adam has motivated thousands of students to put their pens to paper and write their own stories!
EDUCATIONAL
Adam teaches Common Core Standards including :
Story Structure
Moral Dilemma & Character Development
Dialog
Theme
Description
Writing for an audience
INTERACTIVE
Adam engages students, inviting them to be part of the show. They come away with answers to their questions like:
Where do you get story ideas from?
How long does it take to animate a movie?
Do you know Thor?
Join Hundreds of Schools Across the USA
Here’s what teachers and principals had to say about Adam’s Art of Story presentation.
CARRIE MUNROE, TEACHER, STANDIFORD ELEMENTARY
“Loved the way he incorporated movie clips and book passages into the talk — it really put things into context for the kids. Loved it!”
JANET THORUP, TEACHER, PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
“If you ever get a chance to have an author visit, please consider Adam Sidwell. Wow!!!! Adam is so dynamic and relates to all grade levels. His performances are compelling, his energy and excitement for his craft is contagious.”
KIM ROPER, PRINCIPAL, NORTH POINT ELEMENTARY
“The best author assembly I’ve seen in years!”