Matthew Peterson has spoken to millions of people through the radio, TV, Internet and newspaper. His bestselling YA/science fantasy novel, Paraworld Zero, has recieved over 15 accolades from places like the Mom's Choice Awards, the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, and the ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards. Reviewers have compared Paraworld Zero to Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Artemis Fowl. Matthew is also the host of The Author Hour: Your Guide to Fantastic Fiction, a popular online radio show. Previous guests include Christopher Paolini, Dean Koontz, Anne Rice, Meg Cabot, Mary Pope Osborne, Eoin Colfer, Kate DiCamillo, R.L. Stine, and dozens more.
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Matthew's School / Library Presentation Fee Schedule
Attention schools in the Phoenix, AZ metro area: Matthew will donate 20 of his books to your school when he comes to do his presentation!
Fee: Phoenix Metro Area: $300 half-day (1 to 2 presentations) or $500 full-day.
Outside of Phoenix Metro Area: $500 plus standard expenses: travel, food & lodging.
Tip: Schedule Matt to visit multiple schools/libraries in the same day for the normal full-day price.
Workshops: Creative Writing Class, How to Get a Publisher/Agent, or Marketing/Promoting
Size Limit: Any (He's presented to as few as 12 people and to as many as 500)
Grade Levels: Kindergarten to College (ideal audience for Paraworld Zero is 4th to 9th grades, but the presentation itself is versatile).
Presentation Description:
Matthew will cater his presentation to your needs. His standard presentation includes a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, audio, and illustrations. In addition to a short reading, he will talk about many topics such as getting published, audiobooks, artwork, and video trailers. He will end his presentation with a lively Q&A. Matthew is humourous and quick on his feet. Additionally, he can talk about many subjects regarding the publishing business. If you’d like him to talk about other subjects such as editing, creative writing, promoting, agents, websites, radio, TV, etc., then please let him know.
Matthew will offer signed copies of his book and audiobook, Paraworld Zero, at a substantially lower price. Pre-orders are encouraged for school visits. Please distribute the pre-order form to your students.
References
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"Thank you for your creative, exciting, and thought-provoking presentation. I think our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders were captivated because you shared personal information, you talked about how you got your idea at a young age, and you shared the process you went through to get your book published. The students loved your technology and various voices! You had them in the palm of your hands."
-- Pam Kensmoe, librarian at Apache Elementary
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"Thank you for the inspiring visit to Vistancia. Both students and teachers were impressed by the multiple talents you bring to your work: writing, art, drama, and technology. There was something for everyone in the presentation, and I think the students were particularly impressed that you first got the idea for Paraworld Zero when you were in junior high."
-- Pauletta Augustine, librarian at Vistancia Elementary
"Definitely an inspiring author, one that has many of my students wanting to emulate!"
-- Michele Haeussler, 7th grade teacher at Vistancia Elementary
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"Our students loved Matthew Peterson. His presentation is engaging, exciting, and funny! He keeps the students interested the entire time. Matthew is an inspiration to all who aspire to be authors."
-- Crissy Nolen, librarian at Country Meadows Elementary
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"He's a fabulous author who can help you develop your own creative writing talents."
-- Harold Stone, Director of Lakeview Academy
"It was so great to have him come and talk to these guys. He's given them some really good ideas they can use."
-- Sanna Lee Hennefer, Lakeview Academy Creative Writing/English aide
Source: Daily Herald Read the Article
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"The presentation was fun and interesting. Matthew Peterson is a very funny guy intertwining wit within his presentation! I could tell the students enjoyed listening to how the process of writing a book is completed."
-- Tara Woodward, 6th grade teacher
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"Not only was his presentation colorful and imaginative but it was engaging for the kids. They truly enjoyed the presentation as well as Matthew himself. I have had many students finish the book already!"
-- Tracy Hutchinson, 7th grade teacher
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"His presentation was fun and entertaining, and that's just what his book (the first of a series) Paraworld Zero is -- fun and entertaining!"
-- Ms. Dorsey, American Fork Junior High 7th grade creative writing teacher
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"[Matthew was] engaging, funny, relevant and thoroughly entertaining. The students were captivated."
-- Joanna Miller, 8th grade reading teacher
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"Mr. Peterson covered such a broad range of topics that he was able to connect with each student in some way regardless of their taste for fantasy or science fiction. Based on staff and student feedback I would highly recommend Matthew Peterson for an author visit. His professional manner and various uses of technology made him a hit with our students."
-- Lori Alexander, librarian at Parkridge Elementary
Matt received 26 additional orders from Parkridge Elementary students a week after the presentation!
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Regarding a "Publicity" panel Matthew was on at the 2008 World Science Fiction Convention:
"You didn't sound like an author but like a publisher with 20 years of experience. You should be running some of these publishing companies. You're a very good speaker."
-- Howard S. Smith, owner of Robot Binaries and Press
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Comments from The Wilmington, North Carolina Write to Publish Group presentation:
"One of the best events. I learned so much from the guest about how to go from "zero to 60" in a hurry!"
-- Robert Writer
"This was a high energy gathering from the start. Matthew Peterson was clear and to the point on his experience in getting published and his experience with publicity. His reading was very entertaining, and kept your interest, plus wanting to hear more."
-- Juliana Morgan
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"It what such a great experience to have Matthew come visit our school. I think his presentation inspired our students to not only read, but to gain the understanding that they can do anything they set their mind to!"
-- Teresa Enos, Teacher-Librarian at Coyte Hills Elementary
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"Very creative. Intriguing to the students. Nice mixture of technology while introducing your books."
"I enjoyed his power point pictures and his upbeat attitude."
"The kids really liked the different voices that he did for all of the characters."
"I thought that it was interesting for our 8th graders to hear about and see the process one has to go through to write a book."
"Matthew Peterson's PowerPoint/video seemed to engage the students throughout most of his presentation."
-- Lisa Dominguez and the other Teacher-Librarians at Cotton Boll Elementary
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"Matthew's multimedia presentation was well-done and well-received by our students. His candidness about the writing process, the successes and frustrations, was good to hear."
-- Kathy Parker, librarian at Ira A. Murphy Elementary
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"We had one student who was very excited by your presentation, bought your book, and the very next day came through the gates bragging he’d already read half of it! “It is sooo good!” he said.
"When speaking with the 3-5th grade teachers, they spoke of how engaged the students were with the presentation and how excited they were when they received their books. If books sales were any indication, considering how many there were to choose from, you were a hit! Thank you for coming, for your flexibility, and your kindness. We loved you!"
-- Vicki Corcel, librarian at Alta Loma Elementary
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"Matt Peterson came to our school and gave an awesome presentation of his book Paraworld Zero. Students from fourth grade to seventh grade attended the presentation and were so thrilled to meet an author. It was so cool to see his book floating around our school. The day after, my students were all enthralled reading the book. It was a great way to start our summer vacation reading an exciting book!"
-- Denise Rodriguez, 4th grade teacher at Zuni Hills Elementary
"Thank you for your fun and interactive presentation. Both students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Paraworld Zero and the process you went through to get your book published. The technology you used throughout your presentation was great and the students really loved hearing the different voices of the characters. The students were really engaged and left the presentation motivated and excited to read your book. Hopefully you will come back to Zuni Hills again in the future."
-- Melissa Bloedel, 4th grade teacher at Zuni Hills Elementary
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If you'd like for Matthew to visit your school, please contact him directly at 888-376-8693, ext 1. He is very comfortable in front of large audiences. Matthew lives in Arizona, but he is willing to travel. He's done many presentations at schools, libraries, conventions and bookstores.
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Blank Order Form for Paraworld Zero to Send to the Parents
(Please type in the dates on the three underlined spots on the form before printing it)
View Matthew Peterson's 2010 Schedule
Order Paraworld Zero for your school or library
Order signed copies of Paraworld Zero from ParaWorlds.com (call 888-376-8693, ext 1 for large orders). Order used copies from BarnesAndNoble.com or Amazon.com.
Request for an Audiobook Review Copy
Official Reviewers, Media, Libraries, Schools, and Bookstores Only! (we will verify your credentials)
Note: To download any of these files, right click the link and click "Save Target As"
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