Children's Books & Other Creative Works by Author-Illustrator Christina Rodriguez-Unalt
All Visit Options
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IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL OPTIONS
PK: Story time- 20 minutes
· Includes reading from one book
· Learning what an illustrator is
· Downloadable coloring pages and craft suggestions are sent ahead of time to prepare for visit.
· If the library does not have a copy of the book then a free book is donated
K-1: 30-40 minutes including Q&A
· Includes story time
· Presentation of how the illustrations from the book were made
· Show and tell from a selection of the painted illustrations
· Collaborative drawing demonstration using prompts from the children for larger groups OR step by step drawing lesson (groups of 40 or less with paper and pencils provided by the school)
· If the library does not have a copy of the book then a free book is donated
2nd and up: 40-50 minutes including Q&A
· Presentation of what kinds of jobs an illustrator can do
· Learning how the illustrations from the books were made,
· Interactive reading of the story using volunteers to act from the audience
· Collaborative drawing demonstration using prompts from the children for larger groups OR step by step drawing lesson (groups of 40 or less with paper and pencils provided by the school)
· If the library does not have a copy of the book then a free book is donated
9th-12th: 50 minutes minutes including Q&A
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Presentation on the process of creating an illustration from concept to final
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A discussion on career opportunities in the arts (specifically illustration) which include careers in comics, storyboarding, character design, concept art, advertising, publishing, editorial, and art directing
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College admissions and portfolio preparation guidelines
K-5th Mini Book Workshop: Up to 40 students 30-40 minutes
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Tailored specifically for each grade level
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A step-by- step experience for each child to learn how to create a mini book of their own
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Materials to be provided by school for each child: white computer paper (8.5X11 or 11X17), pencils, colored pencils or crayons, child safe scissors
K-3rd Alebrije Making Workshop: Up to 40 students 30-40 minutes
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Tailored specifically for each grade level
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A step-by- step experience for each child to learn how to create their own alebrije inspired by Mexican folk art in “Pedro and the Monster Eaters”
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Materials to be provided by school for each student: various colored construction paper ( 5 pieces or more per child), pencils, colored pencils or crayons, child safe scissors, glue sticks
K-3rd Drawing Workshop:
Up to 20 Students 30-40 minutes
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Tailored specifically for each grade level
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A step-by- step experience for each student to learn how to draw a character from one of Christina’s books
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Materials to be provided by school for each student: white computer paper (8.5X11 or 11X17), pencils, colored pencils or crayons
4th-5th Painting Workshop:
Up to 20 Students 40-50 minutes
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A step-by- step experience for each student to learn how to paint a bald eagle character from “I Want to be a Bald Eagle”
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Materials to be provided by school for each student: white, yellow, and blue paint, paper or styrofoam plate for each child, cups for water for each child, various paint brushes for each child
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11X14 canvases and easels will be supplied by Christina with advanced notice
K-5th Teacher
Professional Development Workshop
“Creative Cultural Inclusion in the Classroom” : 5-6 hours
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A presentation on exploring various artistic practices from a range of cultures and demonstrations on how they can be integrated into various lesson planning
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Materials to be provided by the school for each teacher: at least 5 pieces of various colored construction paper, pencils, erasers, scissors, plain white paper, glue sticks
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Mini group breakout workshop activities:
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Creating alebrijes inspired by Mexican folk art
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Printmaking inspired by Japanese woodblock prints
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Creating 3-D masks with home made paper-mache and paper plates inspired by African culture
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Making mosaic tile art using paper collage inspired by Morocco and Turkey
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Drawing storytelling pictographs inspired by indigenous petroglyphs and stone carvings
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K-5th Teacher
Professional Development Workshop
“Drawing Across the Curriculum” : 3-4 hours
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A confidence building session to support educators who don’t “feel like artists” on how they can use illustration as a tool to support K-5 subjects.
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Materials needed for each teacher: pencils, erasers, plain white paper and optional colored pencils or crayons
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Group exercises will entail:
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Making mini comic zines to engage reluctant readers in literacy
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Character design for young artists to support social emotional learning and story ideas
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Introduction to storyboards in animation movies and learning how to create their own storyboards to support reading comprehension
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Visual diary through daily prompts to support observation, experiences, emotional learning, scientific predictions, and imagination
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K-5th Teacher
Professional Development Workshop
“Drawing Enhances Learning” : 40-60 minutes
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A presentation on the forms of illustration including: cartooning for comic strips, storyboarding, and creating non fiction picture books that can be integrated into classroom learning
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Activity examples with corresponding picture books will be discussed that support literacy and cultural enrichment in the classroom
Watch the Latinx KidLit Book Festival's
"Draw Off" Famous Faces Panel!
Promoted as a Free School and Library Virtual Event
Fun Fact!
This event panel was covered by Boston Public Library's children's book librarian, Sujei Lugo who wrote a lovely article published in the School Library Journal.
Read it here:
https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2024/10/28/drawing-with-the-latinx-kidlit-book-festival/