J. Graham Ducker

Readings

I have written many wide-ranging short stories, some of which involve a boy about 7 – 9 years old, as well as stories written (created orally from my Kindergarten classes) which would be perfect for little ones.

One of my specialties is getting the little ones to create their own stories - means more to them - and then we can make and publish a chapbook for the students to take home. It is also a good way to teach reading as they want to be able to read their own story.

I also have many poems (some are in my book Observations of Heart and Mind) which are great for children.

Special Equipment:

I have a wireless microphone set up, if needed.

Book Sales:

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

Biography

After graduating with honours from Laurentian University, Mr. Ducker spent many years as a Principal and Certified Primary Methods Specialist in Ontario schools. The most memorable time was teaching Kindergarten. His book Don’t Wake The Teacher! received a rating of 9-out-of 10 point rating by a U.S.A. book company.

The most recent of Mr. Ducker’s many educational articles was You Reap What You Sow, Ministry of Education, published in the R.T.O. 2003 spring edition of The Renaissance. He has many short stories and poems published in Canadian and in international publications.

He has recently published a compilation of his many poems entitled Observations Of Heart And Mind. He is a member of The Film, Arts, Media, Entertainment of Durham Region; The Writers' Circle of Durham Region; the Ontario Poetry Society; the Durham Folklore Society; The Canadian Federation Of Poets; and the Canada Cuba Literary Alliance.

On January 29, 2007, he joined the C.C.L.A. delegation to Cuba to do readings at the Ambassador’s, the University of Havana, the Havana Library and special invitation to read at the International Book Fair. Other interests include canoeing, camping, composing music and amateur prospecting.

Mr. Ducker resides in Oshawa with his wife, and is the father of two grownup children and has two grandchildren.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
Mr. Ducker has developed two programs for educator:

The Kinaesthetic Plasticine Letter Routine, which is delivering the shape of the letter to the brain before the child attempts it with a pencil.

The Non-Verbal/Verbal Diagnostic Test, which can be used for a wide range of students.