Write & Teach Award-Winning Picture Books: Expert Strategies That Drive Real Results
Creator of New York Times bestseller "Wordplay" | Published by Simon & Schuster, Roaring Brook Press, and Sterling
Over 15 years crafting stories that sell
Transform Your Writing Conference or Teaching Program
Give your audience proven techniques from a working author who’s successfully navigating today’s competitive children’s book market.
For Conference Organizers: Deliver Exceptional Value
Adam’s session received our highest attendee satisfaction rating of 2023. Participants particularly valued his insider tips on pacing and page turns. Three attendees have since signed with agents using his techniques.
– Northeast Children’s Writers Conference
Most-Requested Sessions
MASTERCLASS: The Architecture of Sellable Picture Books
- Decode the structure of books editors are buying right now
- Master the “page turn promise” technique used in award-winning titles
- Learn the three most common manuscript mistakes that lead to rejection
- Take home a proven revision checklist used by professional authors
Attendees were still talking about Adam’s session months later. His insights on pacing transformed how I approach my manuscripts.
Jamie Chen
Signed with Bright Agency
INTENSIVE: Character-Driven Storytelling That Sells
- Create protagonists that captivate agents and editors
- Master the “emotional core” technique used in bestselling picture books
- Learn why some characters connect while others fall flat
- Practice the “character journey mapping” method used by professional authors
I rewrote my manuscript using Adam’s character development framework. It led to multiple agent requests.
Michael Torres
Now represented by Writers House
For Educational Leaders: Revolutionize Writing Instruction
Professional Development That Shows Real Results
After implementing our picture book teaching methods:
- Decode the structure of books editors are buying right now
- Master the “page turn promise” technique used in award-winning titles
- Learn the three most common manuscript mistakes that lead to rejection
- Take home a proven revision checklist used by professional authors
Adam’s methods transformed our writing instruction. Even our most reluctant writers are now eagerly participating in story creation.
Dr. Sarah Johnson
District Literacy Coordinator
What Sets Our Programs Apart
Conference Sessions
Real-world insights from current market experience
Hands-on exercises that build immediate skills
Take-home templates used by professional authors
Post-session support materials
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Professional Development
Research-based strategies aligned with Common Core
Grade-specific adaptation frameworks
Immediate classroom implementation tools
Measurable impact metrics
Ongoing support system
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Multiple topic coverage
Hands-on practice sessions
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Implementation strategies
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Keynote presentation
Breakout sessions
Individual consultations
Ongoing support
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Market-tested writing techniques
Classroom-ready lesson plans
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Don't miss the opportunity to bring professional-level writing instruction to your event or institution.
Adam’s session was the highlight of our conference. His practical insights and engaging presentation style earned rave reviews from attendees.
– National Children’s Writers Conference
Book Adam for an Author Visit
Adam has more than twenty-five years of workshop, teaching and public speaking experience with groups from four to four-thousand. He would love the opportunity to present for your school, library, camp, scout troop, book club, writers group, conference or other event. Adam’s book talks and workshops are energetic and fun, sprinkled with a healthy dose of how-to and insider knowledge.
Adam works with the wonderful folks at The Booking Biz to book all speaker, author visit, Skype, workshop and event inquiries or invitations. They will work with you to find the perfect program to meet your group’s needs.
Are you interested in Common Core based classroom activities? Pop over and try one of Adam’s great teacher’s guides and other fun educational activities!
School Visit Gallery
Check out what Adam has been up to lately. Below is a gallery of some of his latest school visits, author appearances and other events. Scroll over the thumbnail to see the captions.
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- Once the traps were made we sent the kids out to catch some monkeys.
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- When I was little I wanted to be a cowboy.
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- Exploring tools to help us be more creative at George Washington School
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- There are TONS of ways we can be creative!
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- Learning to turn an idea into a story with the students at Buckingham Elementary
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- How books are made with the students at Pine Run Elementary
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- Skype with Cannaday Elementary
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- Skype with Carlyle Elementary
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- Adding wants and needs to our characters.
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- Creating characters with the students at Dock Mennonite Academy
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- Taking a flight of fancy with the students at Doyle Elementary
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- Coming up with story ideas with students at EMC Elementary
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- Skyping in to George Washington Carver Elementary
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- Avcado Elementary Skype visit
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- How books are made: Art Proofs with students at Samuel B Huey Elementary
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- Where do ideas come from?
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- Skyping into a classroom in Maine
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- I wanted to be a cowboy, but they walk like this!
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- Creating characters with the students of Slackwood Elementary
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- Discussing how books are made at Pine Run Elementary, The Final Book
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- Discussing where ideas come from with students at Tinicum Elementary
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- I. Am. A. Donkey! Haha! I mean, an author.
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- Finishing with a reading. SHHHH! We need to be quiet!
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- Finding our own unique way to be creative with the students at Parkwood Baptist Church Wee Center Preschool
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- Picking out our favorite characters and the plot of their stories
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- Learning about Creativity during my visit to West Broad Elementary
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- Once the traps were made we sent the kids out to catch some monkeys.
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- When I was little I wanted to be a cowboy.
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- Exploring tools to help us be more creative at George Washington School
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- There are TONS of ways we can be creative!
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- Learning to turn an idea into a story with the students at Buckingham Elementary
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- How books are made with the students at Pine Run Elementary
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- Skype with Cannaday Elementary
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- Skype with Carlyle Elementary
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- Adding wants and needs to our characters.
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- Creating characters with the students at Dock Mennonite Academy
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- Taking a flight of fancy with the students at Doyle Elementary
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- Coming up with story ideas with students at EMC Elementary
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- Skyping in to George Washington Carver Elementary
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- Avcado Elementary Skype visit
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- How books are made: Art Proofs with students at Samuel B Huey Elementary
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- Where do ideas come from?
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- Skyping into a classroom in Maine
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- I wanted to be a cowboy, but they walk like this!
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- Creating characters with the students of Slackwood Elementary
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- Discussing how books are made at Pine Run Elementary, The Final Book
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- Discussing where ideas come from with students at Tinicum Elementary
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- I. Am. A. Donkey! Haha! I mean, an author.
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- Finishing with a reading. SHHHH! We need to be quiet!
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- Finding our own unique way to be creative with the students at Parkwood Baptist Church Wee Center Preschool
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- Picking out our favorite characters and the plot of their stories
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- Learning about Creativity during my visit to West Broad Elementary
School visits, author appearances, and workshops!
What do people say about Adam's presentations?
What a star! Adam gave the most entertaining presentations today, and the little kiddos were completely enthralled. It was a wonderful day and thank you for the opportunity to escort such a talented and nice author.
Ginny
Boston, MA
It was great to work with Adam! Everyone LOVED him!
Kathy
Boston, MA
Thanks so much for sending Adam our way. The elementary school, preschool, and weekly story time audiences really enjoyed his entertaining and informative presentation. He’s great with kids of all ages!
Hillary
Boston, MA
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