Welcome to the world of author Mary Nethery!
Mary presents at State and National conferences and to students pre-Kindergarten through Middle School.
Inside the Writer's Studio
(Middle School; up to 30 students)
In this informal session, Mary introduces herself and her books, and lets students 'drive the content', based on their questions. To provide maximum learning and an interactive experience, students should come with at least one question of importance about writing. Many teachers prefer to select students involved in a writing project. Students then come to the session with questions from their own work. Writing tips and strategies are shared, and stories from Mary's life as a writer are used to illuminate the students' experience.
45 Minutes
45 Minutes
Friendship, Fur and Facts:
Writing True Stories
Writing True Stories
(Grades 3-6)
Mary shares her life as a writer, including behind-the-scenes stories about the creation, (from first idea to completed book) of Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival; Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle and The Famous Nini: The Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star. In an interactive and dynamic multi-media format, students will learn tips and strategies for writing in the genre of true stories, or narrative non-fiction. This presentation includes a Q & A session, and, if time allows, a reading of Mary's newest book The Famous Nini.
50 Minutes (includes Q & A)
50 Minutes (includes Q & A)
"Your experience in the classroom shows. You really are attuned to your audience... a polished and professional presentation!"
~JoAnn Bauer, Director, Children's Library Program
~JoAnn Bauer, Director, Children's Library Program
Meet Bobbi and Bob Cat:
Writing True Stories
Writing True Stories
(Grades K-2)
Mary shares her life as a writer, including behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival. In an interactive and dynamic multi-media format, students will be introduced to the fascinating genre of true stories. This presentation includes a read-aloud of Two Bobbies and a Q & A session.
40 Minutes (Including Q & A)
40 Minutes (Including Q & A)
Friendship, Fur and Facts:
Writing True Stories
(Grades K-3)
Writing True Stories
(Grades K-3)
Mary shares her life as a writer, including behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival. In an interactive and dynamic multi-media format, students will learn tips and strategies for writing their own true stories. This presentation concludes with a read-aloud of Mary's newest book The Famous Nini, as well as a Q & A session.
50 Minutes (includes Q & A)
50 Minutes (includes Q & A)
Praise from Teachers
and Librarians
and Librarians
"Thank you, thank you, for giving so much to our kids - they loved you and your book and especially the kitty paw prints! I loved watching their faces as they packed their backpacks to leave, some of them kept the books out to show whoever was picking them up, some found a special place in their backpacks for the book! Your gift of time spent with each one of them was really fun to watch - they loved talking to you!"
~Betsy Burch, Ed.D, Site Coordinator, Pacific View Charter School
"All the folks at Worthington are still sharing wonderful stories from their classes about your presentations. Thank you again for your inspiring presence at our Author's Festival!"
~Teacher, Grades 7-8
~Betsy Burch, Ed.D, Site Coordinator, Pacific View Charter School
"All the folks at Worthington are still sharing wonderful stories from their classes about your presentations. Thank you again for your inspiring presence at our Author's Festival!"
~Teacher, Grades 7-8
Praise from Kids
"I loved your story, oh I'm the one that said 'I wanted to be just like you when I grew up'. Thanks for coming!"
"I liked your story a lot because most people can't be that good of friends with a cat. I wish I could be as good friends with my cat as Hannah was."
"You write veree good stores. Sowe good that the cats saye meeyaw for it. That's how good your storees are . .you can write that good. I can't bleevit."
"Whin you showed us your cat in the wig was rely funny. Whin you showed us the folders that was shoking" [folders of revisions!]
"Thank you for the books you wrot for the school and the world."
"I liked it when I got my picher taken with you. It was fun and it my first time getting my picher takien with an author. I will think about when I read your books and geting my picher taken with you"
"I was really happy when I got to meet you. I would like to see you again."
"I just adored you presentation!"
"I hope you like Amerihost. My moms been cleaning your room."
"I loved your story, oh I'm the one that said 'I wanted to be just like you when I grew up'. Thanks for coming!"
"I liked your story a lot because most people can't be that good of friends with a cat. I wish I could be as good friends with my cat as Hannah was."
"You write veree good stores. Sowe good that the cats saye meeyaw for it. That's how good your storees are . .you can write that good. I can't bleevit."
"Whin you showed us your cat in the wig was rely funny. Whin you showed us the folders that was shoking" [folders of revisions!]
"Thank you for the books you wrot for the school and the world."
"I liked it when I got my picher taken with you. It was fun and it my first time getting my picher takien with an author. I will think about when I read your books and geting my picher taken with you"
"I was really happy when I got to meet you. I would like to see you again."
"I just adored you presentation!"
"I hope you like Amerihost. My moms been cleaning your room."
Meet Nubs:
Writing True Stories
(Grades K-3)
Writing True Stories
(Grades K-3)
Mary shares her life as a writer, including never-before-shared stories about the creation of Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, & a Miracle. In an interactive and dynamic multimedia format, students will be introduced to the fascinating genre of true stories, including the importance of interviewing, researching, and revising. This presentation includes a Q & A session, and concludes with fun, recent photos of Nubs!
40 Minutes (includes Q & A)
Nubs: A Mutt & The Miracle of Writing True Stories
(Grades 3-6)
In this interactive and dynamic multi-media program, Mary shares back stories about Nubs and his inspiring life, introducing students to the key ingredients in writing true stories -- interviewing, researching, revising . . . and passion. This presentation includes an examination of original writing drafts, a Q&A, and recent photos of Nubs!
50 Minutes (Including Q & A)
Author Presentations and Workshops
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Mary's Books
Mary Nethery would like to express her appreciation to the following illustrators
who share in telling the stories and whose creative work adorns this web site.
Hannah and Jack--Illustrations (c) by Mary Morgan
Orange Cat Goes to Market--Illustrations (c) Doug Cushman
Mary Veronica's Egg--Illustrations (c) by Paul Yalowitz
Two Bobbies--Illustrations (c) by Jean Cassels
The Famous Nini--Illustrations (c) by John Manders
Collage Art on Home Page--(c) by Claudine Hellmuth
Additional Image Manipulation--Nathan Salerno
Webmaster--H.A. Nethery
Mary's Books
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Mary Nethery would like to express her appreciation to the following illustrators
who share in telling the stories and whose creative work adorns this web site.
Hannah and Jack--Illustrations (c) by Mary Morgan
Orange Cat Goes to Market--Illustrations (c) Doug Cushman
Mary Veronica's Egg--Illustrations (c) by Paul Yalowitz
Two Bobbies--Illustrations (c) by Jean Cassels
The Famous Nini--Illustrations (c) by John Manders
Collage Art on Home Page--(c) by Claudine Hellmuth
Additional Image Manipulation--Nathan Salerno
Webmaster--H.A. Nethery
