Children's author Lana Button is available for school presentations

If you're a teacher, school librarian, or principal you want to have Lana in to give a presentation – or if you have child in kindergarten to Grade 6, talk to your child’s teacher about getting Lana in. I’ve heard her present many times and she’s great. ~Brian 

Lana Button is an early childhood educator and the children's author of 11 popular picture books. Her 45-minute school presentation describes the writing and editing process and incorporates social-emotional learning as she shares three of her books aloud, and then discusses empathy, resilience, and inclusion.

Lana's presentations have often been described as inspiring, educational and entertaining, and involve student participation, singing, movement breaks, and a question-answer period. She performs her books out loud while displaying illustrations on a large screen for every student to enjoy.

Two Presentation Options:

Kindergarten to Grade 3

Grade 4 to Grade 6 

Testimonials:

"Lana was an incredibly engaging presenter for our K-5 students and brought up many pertinent topics like wealth inequality and empathy through perspective-taking in student-friendly ways. She was able to connect to a whole gym full of students through her personal stories, picture books, and personality. I would highly recommend having her come talk at your school!"
  - Alexis Silvera, Teacher-Librarian, Crystal View Elementary, Victoria, BC

“Lana is a wonderfully engaging presenter.  She had our kindergarten students’ attention from the moment she began speaking as a result of her sunny disposition and charming manner of presenting to groups. -Amy Westbury, Teacher
- Librarian, Bruce Trail Public School, Milton, ON

“Lana's name and the excellence of her presentation still resonates strongly with ALL the students and staff!!”
  - Karen Upper, Library Technician, Sundridge Elementary School, Sundridge, ON

What reviewers have said about Lana's books:

Tough Like Mum

One of CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens, Fall 2021
A Canadian Children's Book Centre Favourite Book of the Year (2021)
“Powerful in its vulnerability.” —Kirkus Reviews
"Powerful stuff." —Wall Street Journal
"This tender tale imparts that asking for help shows toughness, too." —New York Times.        

 Tayra’s Not Talking

... a beautifully illustrated empathetic story about inclusion for primary-age children who may have or will encounter instances of nonverbal communication.—CM Magazine

 Raj’s Rule for the Bathroom at School

CCBC’s Best Bet, 2020

"Button subtly and effectively conveys how actions related to anxiety might disrupt a child’s academic and social performance, but this read-aloud will resonate with any reader who has faced a fear."
— Publishers Weekly

 You can find lots more information about Lana and her books at www.lanabutton.com or through social media @lanabutton

Contact her directly for more information or to book at lanabutton3@gmail.com

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