Joanne Cantor

Author

Madison (Dane County)

5205 Tonyawatha Trail
Monona, WI 53716
(608) 221-0593
E-mail: jrcantor@wisc.edu
Web site: www.tvtroubles.com

Wisconsin Connection
I have lived in Wisconsin since 1974,when I accepted a position as a professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Published Works
Teddy's TV Troubles (Goblin Fern Press, 2004)
Illustrated by: Tom Lowes

Presentations
Creating a children's book to help them cope with the media. Explains the process by which I created "Tedddy's TV Troubles," from getting the idea from my research; to writing age-appropriate words to using school children for feedback -- elementary school children who reacted to the text and drew pictures to illustrate the story for younger children; and preschoolers who gave their reactions; plus the whole process of going from idea to tangible book; and finally tips that children can use to cope with the media. Target audience: Kindergarten through 12th grade (adjusted to students' level).

Helping children cope with violence in the media. Explains what research says about the effects of media violence on children's aggressiveness and their anxieties; gives practical solutions that can be used in the classroom, in homes, and in communities. Target audience: Parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, school psychologists, etc.

From Psycho to Scream: Why Media Horror Doesn't Die. Explains why and how disturbing images in movies and television shows affect the emotions of young people and often have long-lasting, unwanted results; explains why such contents are sometimes attractive to youth; and provides suggestions for coping with lingering effects in their own lives and in the lives of their families. Target audience: High school students (e.g., social studies, psychology, or English classes).

Fees
$750 per full day; $500 per half day plus travel expenses

Additional Comments
From 1974 to 2000 I was a professor, teaching and doing research on the effects of television and movies on children. In 1998 I published a parenting book, "Mommy, I'm Scared": How TV and Movies Frighten Children and What We Can Do to Protect Them, based on my research. In 2004, I translated this knowledge into a children's book, called "Teddy's TV Troubles," to help young children cope with the scary things that confront them daily on TV.

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Joanne Cantor Author Madison (Dane County) 5205 Tonyawatha Trail Monona, WI 53716 (608) 221-0593 E-mail: jrcantor@wisc.edu Web site: www.tvtroubles.com Wisconsin Connection I have lived in Wisconsin since 1974,when I accepted a position as a professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Published Works Teddy's TV Troubles (Goblin Fern Press, 2004) Illustrated by: Tom Lowes Presentations Creating a children's book to help them cope with the media. Explains the process by which I created "Tedddy's TV Troubles," from getting the idea from my research; to writing age-appropriate words to using school children for feedback -- elementary school children who reacted to the text and drew pictures to illustrate the story for younger children; and preschoolers who gave their reactions; plus the whole process of going from idea to tangible book; and finally tips that children can use to cope with the media. Target audience: Kindergarten through 12th grade (adjusted to students' level). Helping children cope with violence in the media. Explains what research says about the effects of media violence on children's aggressiveness and their anxieties; gives practical solutions that can be used in the classroom, in homes, and in communities. Target audience: Parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, school psychologists, etc. From Psycho to Scream: Why Media Horror Doesn't Die. Explains why and how disturbing images in movies and television shows affect the emotions of young people and often have long-lasting, unwanted results; explains why such contents are sometimes attractive to youth; and provides suggestions for coping with lingering effects in their own lives and in the lives of their families. Target audience: High school students (e.g., social studies, psychology, or English classes). Fees $750 per full day; $500 per half day plus travel expenses Additional Comments From 1974 to 2000 I was a professor, teaching and doing research on the effects of television and movies on children. In 1998 I published a parenting book, "Mommy, I'm Scared": How TV and Movies Frighten Children and What We Can Do to Protect Them, based on my research. In 2004, I translated this knowledge into a children's book, called "Teddy's TV Troubles," to help young children cope with the scary things that confront them daily on TV.