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Pam Withers
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Contact Information
http://www.pamwithers.com www.keenreaders.org
jcpem [at] shaw [dot] ca
Vancouver BC
b. 1-866-413-9216
Selected Bibliography
First Descent
(Tundra Books, 2011)
Going Vertical
With Tao Berman
(Menasha Ridge Press/Keen, 2008)
Mountainboard Maniacs
(Whitecap Books, 2008)
Wake’s Edge
(Whitecap Books,2007)
BMX Tunnel Run
(Whitecap Books, 2007)
Vertical Limits
(Whitecap Books, 2006)
Dirtbike Daredevils
(Whitecap Books, 2006)
Daredevils Club
(Orca Books, 2006)
Skater Stuntboys
(Whitecap Books, 2005)
Surf Zone
(Whitecap Books, 2005)
Camp Wild
(Orca Books, 2005)
Breathless
(Orca Books, 2005)
Peak Survival
(Whitecap Books, 2004)
Adrenalin Ride
(Whitecap Books, 2004)
Raging River
(Whitecap Books, 2003)
| Location: Vancouver, BC | Availability: national | Available: any time |
Reading Location:
libraries, schools
Grades:
4 to 9
Audience Size:
no limit
Fees:
$325.00 per reading in Vancouver. $375.00 per reading in BC outside of Vancouver Lower Mainland. $425.00 per reading in the U.S. and the rest of Canada.
No tax, no travel expenses and no maximum audience size, but a slight price increase for groups over 300.
Special rates for more than one presentation.
Language:
English
Readings
- Short readings
- Tales of her own adventures
- Humorous anecdotes of how she researches her material
- The patience & persistence it takes to achieve success
- Special encouragement to boys
- The importance of rewriting & accepting criticism
- Tips on writing & getting published
- Extreme-sports video clips
Special Equipment:
DVD or VCR player
Book Sales:
Copies of books can be brought to the readings for students to purchase and have autographed, upon request.
Workshop Location:
libraries, schools
Grades:
9 to 12; adults
Audience Size:
no limit
Fees:
$325.00 per reading in Vancouver. $375.00 per reading in BC outside of Vancouver Lower Mainland. $425.00 per reading in the U.S. and the rest of Canada.
No tax, no travel expenses and no maximum audience size, but a slight price increase for groups over 300.
Special rates for more than one presentation.
Language:
English
Workshops
Emphasis on researching for fiction, and I make it a lot of fun!
Special Equipment:
DVD or CD player
Book Sales:
Copies of books can be brought to the readings for students to purchase and have autographed, upon request.
Biography
Pam Withers has written fourteen bestselling adventure and sports books for teens, several of which have been nominated for awards. She’s also an award-winning speaker who tours extensively around North America, speaking to more than 15,000 children per year. Pam has done time as a whitewater raft guide, kayak instructor, journalist, editor and associate publisher. She is a former associate editor of Adventure Travel magazine in New York City. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Submitted by shannon (not verified) on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 14:46.