Harry Endrulat

Readings

Harry Endrulat's presentations include a reading from A Bear in War (a book based on the true World War I events involving the Rogers family) or one of his many Max & Ruby titles. He discusses the various elements involved in the creative writing, editing and publishing process. Each reading is tailored specifically to the interests of the target audience and is followed by a question-and-answer session. For A Bear in War, the author also exhibits World War I memorabilia, archival photos, and original artwork to enhance student understanding and participation.

Special Equipment:

• DVD player
• TV
• projector
• video screen
• computer

Book Sales:

Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed.

Workshops

For younger children, Harry Endrulat runs a Max & Ruby writing workshop. Students work collaboratively with the author to create their own Max & Ruby story, while learning the basics of the writing and editing process. Students receive a poster publicizing the author's visit and a Max & Ruby colouring sheet. After the workshop, Harry takes the students' text and places it in designed pages with existing Max & Ruby illustrations. The end result is an original class story that can be shared with family, friends, and the rest of the school.

Harry Endrulat also runs interactive workshops that are tailored for older students and reflect curriculum requirements. He provides a thorough overview of the writing process. Topics include generating ideas, the "hook," main elements of story writing (introduction, crisis, climax, dénouement), plot, finessing prose, setting, character development, voice, editing, submitting a manuscript for publication, contracts, publicity, and more. For longer sessions, the students break into groups to generate their own ideas for stories (based on a special toy, stuffed animal, or unique artifact), create in-depth character descriptions, and map out detailed plot outlines. The children then proceed to write their own stories, using the process steps they learned earlier in the workshop. Handouts help the students organize their stories, while Harry provides direction and support.

Special Equipment:

• DVD player
• TV
• projector
• video screen
• computer

Book Sales:

Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed.

Other Presentations

I am also available for keynote addresses and professional development day sessions for teachers and librarians. During a session, I take the audience through the creative writing process (generating ideas, the hook, research, character development, plot outline, voice/narration, introduction, crisis, climax, dénouement, editing, etc.). I also delve into the publishing process (having worked as an in-house editor for many years) and the editor's role in helping authors refine their stories. If requested, I am willing to create presentations that address the unique interests of the audience.

Biography

A writer and editor, Harry Endrulat has worked in children's publishing for close to fifteen years. He has written A Bear in War and over two dozen books for the Max & Ruby series (based on the popular show on Treehouse TV). Harry has run writing workshops and done books readings for numerous schools in Southern Ontario. He lives with his wife and children – his creative collaborators – in a previously quiet neighbourhood in Kitchener.