Sigmund Brouwer

Readings

Rock and Roll Literacy
Sigmund Brouwer's Rock and Roll Literacy presentation includes a free ebook for every student at every age level -- students can read these books on their iPod Touch/iPad/home computer. Teachers also receive a free ebook novel. Instead of offering 4 sessions in a day to reach all the students in the school at the suggested Canada Council rate of $250 per session, Sigmund speaks to the entire school in a high-energy presentation that has earned great reviews. He uses a mixture of story and music for an entertaining presentation that delivers an important message: it doesn't matter where you come from, it's where you decide to go in life that's far more important. While he especially appeals to reluctant readers, and the boy audience, but Sigmund also reaches the girl audience, highlighting his new Orca Book series: Justine McKeen, Queen of Green.

Here’s what some who’ve seen Rock and Roll Literacy have to say:

"It is really challenging to find presenters who can engage the entire school from K-8, and Sigmund definitely did. He had great messages for the students e.g. always remembering writing for your audience and make your writing interesting, but he wrapped his messages up with cool short stories, engaging music, and active participation."
February 2011, Crossland P.S., Newmarket Ontario

"Just to let everyone know we had author Sigmund Brouwer at our school this morning! HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST presenters we have ever had. The students and staff were thrilled, entertained and inspired by the presentation."
December 2009, Willow Landing Elementary School, Barrie, Ontario

"I just wanted to thank you again for your awesome presentation last week! The kids have been excitedly writing ever since! You particularly struck a chord with our young guys! I appreciate your work with them!"
November 2009, Empire Public School, Waterloo, Ontario

"Once again, many thanks for the dynamic presentation this morning. . . Several teachers remarked that it was one of the best author presentations they've ever experienced. Bravo!"
October 2009, Glanford Middle School, Victoria, British Columbia

Special Equipment:

My presentations are usually held in the gym, and I bring my own sound equipment.

Book Sales:

Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed. Also, every student and teacher in the presentation receives an age-appropriate ebook for Apple device/ereader/computer/laptop.

Workshops

Using the Power of The Pyramid
Based on his non-fiction title, Rock and Roll Literacy, published by Orca, the workshop uses STORY as the foundation of the pyramid of fiction or non-fiction, then shows how word choice builds the story and spelling, punctuation and grammar complete the appearance or the tip of the pyramid.

Other Presentations

I have given keynote addresses and professional development sessions on a wide range of writing subjects. Most often, however, I focus on how to reach reluctant readers.

Biography

With close to three million books in print, Alberta native Sigmund Brouwer is a novelist and children's book author. Over the last ten years, he has given writing workshops to students across the Canada and the United States, ranging from schools north of the Arctic Circle to inner city Los Angeles. One of his latest novels, The Last Disciple, appeared in Time magazine and earned him an appearance on ABC's Good Morning America. His books for children include Rebel Glory, part of the Orca Sports series. Five of his titles appeared on the CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens 2009.