Georgia "Aiden" Beaverson

Author

Monona (Dane County)

608-221-2531

Wisconsin Connection
I am a lifelong Wisconsin resident and I hail from Madison.

Published Works (selected)
The Hidden Arrow of Maether (Delacorte Press, 11/00)

La Marque de L'Elue (Bayard Jeunesse, 6/02)

Listen for Success (article) (Career World Magazine, 1999)

How to find a mentor (article) (College Bound Magazine, 1998)

Still Goin' Strong (article) (No Limits Magazine, 2001)

From High School to Flight School (article) (No Limits Magazine, 2001)

The Many Shades of Green (Student Leadership Journal, 1997)

I Finally Forgave My Father (Student Leadership Journal, 1996)

Fire (poem) (Student Leadership Journal, 1995)

The Road Called Forgiveness (article) (Student Leadership Journal, 2005)

Awards / Distinctions
Pacesetter Award of Excellence-Best Feature Story for Childhood Is Forever (article), 1990

Presentations
The Writing Life. It covers what it's like to be a professional writer/author, including its difficulties and joys. Special emphasis on the need for discipline and honing the craft. Also covers how/where to get published as a student. Target audience: This is an author talk to high school-age young adults, especially those motivated to write. .

Poetry Workshop. This workshop briefly examines what makes a poem (including traditional poetry, song lyrics, free form poetry, and riddles). It moves on to allowing students to try out several different poem forms. Emphasis on playing with language and evoking mood. Target audience: Grades 7 and up, preferably for students interested in improving and currently writing poetry.

Writing People Profiles. This author talk explains the process of writing a profile of a person and includes interview techniques and how to make your writing lively and exciting for readers. Target audience: Grades 7 and up.

Fees
My author talks usually go 45 minutes to an hour and cost $150 if the school is within a 30-minute drive of Madison. Longer drives cost a bit more, depending on where. My workshops are usually 2-3 hours (depending on what you want) and range in cost from $250-$400 if the school is within a 30-minute drive from Madison. Longer drives cost a bit more, depending on where. I am open to negotiation.

Additional Comments
My BA from the UW-Madison is in comparative literature and Scandinavian studies, and included a thesis on Hans Andersen. I write for both adults and children, mostly non-fiction magazine articles on topics like listening and mentoring. Past school talk subjects include my take on writing fiction and doing interviews for biographies. My workshops include fiction, poetry, and (believe it or not) grant proposals.

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Georgia "Aiden" Beaverson Author Monona (Dane County) 608-221-2531 Wisconsin Connection I am a lifelong Wisconsin resident and I hail from Madison. Published Works (selected) The Hidden Arrow of Maether (Delacorte Press, 11/00) La Marque de L'Elue (Bayard Jeunesse, 6/02) Listen for Success (article) (Career World Magazine, 1999) How to find a mentor (article) (College Bound Magazine, 1998) Still Goin' Strong (article) (No Limits Magazine, 2001) From High School to Flight School (article) (No Limits Magazine, 2001) The Many Shades of Green (Student Leadership Journal, 1997) I Finally Forgave My Father (Student Leadership Journal, 1996) Fire (poem) (Student Leadership Journal, 1995) The Road Called Forgiveness (article) (Student Leadership Journal, 2005) Awards / Distinctions Pacesetter Award of Excellence-Best Feature Story for Childhood Is Forever (article), 1990 Presentations The Writing Life. It covers what it's like to be a professional writer/author, including its difficulties and joys. Special emphasis on the need for discipline and honing the craft. Also covers how/where to get published as a student. Target audience: This is an author talk to high school-age young adults, especially those motivated to write. . Poetry Workshop. This workshop briefly examines what makes a poem (including traditional poetry, song lyrics, free form poetry, and riddles). It moves on to allowing students to try out several different poem forms. Emphasis on playing with language and evoking mood. Target audience: Grades 7 and up, preferably for students interested in improving and currently writing poetry. Writing People Profiles. This author talk explains the process of writing a profile of a person and includes interview techniques and how to make your writing lively and exciting for readers. Target audience: Grades 7 and up. Fees My author talks usually go 45 minutes to an hour and cost $150 if the school is within a 30-minute drive of Madison. Longer drives cost a bit more, depending on where. My workshops are usually 2-3 hours (depending on what you want) and range in cost from $250-$400 if the school is within a 30-minute drive from Madison. Longer drives cost a bit more, depending on where. I am open to negotiation. Additional Comments My BA from the UW-Madison is in comparative literature and Scandinavian studies, and included a thesis on Hans Andersen. I write for both adults and children, mostly non-fiction magazine articles on topics like listening and mentoring. Past school talk subjects include my take on writing fiction and doing interviews for biographies. My workshops include fiction, poetry, and (believe it or not) grant proposals.