Pre-K or Kindergarten: Simple book reading of "The Ugly Vegetables" and drawing demonstration. Grace finds students this age cannot sit long, so she usually does not do an elaborate presentation.

   •EQUIPMENT NEEDS:easel, pad of paper, thick marker, if group is larger than 30 students a projector-computer-screen set up to run powerpoint + microphone as needed
   •STUDENT PREPARATION: share and study all of Grace's picturebooks except for "The Ugly Vegetables," an author study is recommended
   •DURATION:approx. 20 minutes, best for small to medium groups 20-60

First, Second or Third Grade: "How a Book is Made" presentation with a reading of "The Ugly Vegetables" or an excerpt of "Ling & Ting"(grade 1/2) or a chapter of "The Year of the Dog"(grade 2/3), Q&A, and a dog-draw-along (can be substituted for drawing demonstration as needed).

   •EQUIPMENT NEEDS:easel, pad of paper, thick marker, table, scotch tape, if group is larger than 30 students a projector-computer-screen set up to run powerpoint + microphone as needed (preferably handless and wireless, like a lapel microphone), for draw-along each student must bring paper, pencil (or crayon) and a hard surface (such as a notebook or clipboard)
   •STUDENT PREPARATION: share and study all of Grace's picturebooks except for "The Ugly Vegetables," an author study is recommended
   •DURATION:approx. 40 minutes, best for medium groups 30-100

Second,Third or Fourth Grade: "The Chinese New Year" presentation with excerpts of "The Year of the Rat," Q&A, and a Chinese New Year decoration-draw-along

   •EQUIPMENT NEEDS:easel, pad of paper, thick marker, projector-computer-screen set up to run powerpoint + microphone as needed, for draw-along each student must bring paper, pencil (or crayon) and a hard surface (such as a notebook or clipboard)
   •STUDENT PREPARATION: share and study all of Grace's picturebooks, an author study is recommended
   •DURATION:approx. 40 minutes, can be for medium to large groups 30-150

Third, Fourth or Fifth Grade: "Behind The Year of the Dog" powerpoint presentation with a reading of the first chapter of "The Year of the Rat" or excerpt of "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon", Q&A, and a Chinese New Year decoration draw-along.

   •EQUIPMENT NEEDS:easel, pad of paper, thick marker, projector-computer-screen set up to run powerpoint + microphone as needed, for draw-along each student must bring paper, pencil (or crayon) and a hard surface (such as a notebook or clipboard)
   •STUDENT PREPARATION: students should (must) read "The Year of the Dog" prior to Grace's presentation, familiarity with Grace's other books, especially novels is recommended
   •DURATION:approx. 45 minutes, can be for medium to large groups 30-150

Fourth, Fifth or Sixth Grade: "Behind Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" powerpoint presentation with a reading of an excerpt of "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" or upcoming new work, Q&A, and a Chinese New Year decoration draw-along.

   •EQUIPMENT NEEDS:easel, pad of paper, thick marker, projector-computer-screen set up to run powerpoint + microphone as needed, for draw-along each student must bring paper, pencil (or crayon) and a hard surface (such as a notebook or clipboard)
   •STUDENT PREPARATION: students should (must) read "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" prior to Grace's presentation, familiarity with Grace's other books, especially novels, is recommended
   •DURATION:approx. 45 minutes, can be for medium to large groups 30-150

Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade or Sixth Grade: "Are Your Books Real?" powerpoint presentation with excerpts of "Year of the Dog" and "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon", Q&A, and a Chinese New Year decoration draw-along.

   •EQUIPMENT NEEDS:easel, pad of paper, thick marker, projector-computer-screen set up to run powerpoint + microphone as needed, for draw-along each student must bring paper, pencil (or crayon) and a hard surface (such as a notebook or clipboard)
   •STUDENT PREPARATION: students should (must) be familiar with Grace's novels prior to presentation
   •DURATION:approx. 45 minutes, can be for medium to large groups 30-150

Sixth Grade or older (including adult): "Behind the Art of Grace Lin" powerpoint presentation with a reading of an excerpt of "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" or upcoming new work, and Q&A

   •EQUIPMENT NEEDS: projector-computer-screen set up to run powerpoint + microphone as needed
   •STUDENT PREPARATION: students should be familiar with all of Grace's books, author study is recommended
   •DURATION:approx. 45 minutes, can be for large groups 30+

Adult: "Path of a Multicultural Author" powerpoint presentation with a reading of an excerpt of "The Year of the Dog" or upcoming new work, and Q&A

   •EQUIPMENT NEEDS: projector-computer-screen set up to run powerpoint + microphone as needed
   •STUDENT PREPARATION:students should be familiar with all of Grace's books, author study is recommended
   •DURATION:approx. 45 minutes, can be for large groups 30+

Lecture and Presentation Descriptions

How a Book is Made: An interactive presentation showing the many steps of book publication from sketch to finish. Students see how Grace gets red corrections marks, just like their homework! Afterwards, Grace reads one of her books, answers questions and ends the presentation with a drawing from a character from her book. Educational and fun!

The Chinese New Year: Using her books, "Bringing in the New Year" and "The Year of the Rat," Grace explains and shares the customs of the Lunar New Year. Powerpoint presentation

Behind "The Year Of the Dog:" Grace's books blend fact and fiction, and none do more so than her chapter book "The Year of the Dog." Learn what was real, what was fiction and how the story came together in this engaging power point presentation. It is strongly encouraged that students read the book before attending this lecture.

Behind "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon:"Learn about the experiences and myths that inspired Grace's Newbery Honor Book in this power point presentation. It is strongly encouraged that students read the book before attending this lecture.

Are Your Books Real?See what real-life characters, details and myths found their way into Grace's novels in this power point presentation. It is strongly encouraged that students are familiar with Grace's novels before attending this lecture.

Behind the Art of Grace Lin: Favorite question "Why do you paint all those swirls?" and others are explained in depth in this powerpoint presentation. Grace shows the inspirations and the thoughts that are behind her art style in stories.

Path of a Multicultural Author: A power point presentation showing Grace's path to becoming a children's book creator and her embracing the adjective "multicultural." Using Grace's personal experiences, gain understanding about her books and the value of books that portray many cultures.