How to Tantrum Like a Champion
I’m celebrating the new school year with the release of a new book, now available everywhere you buy books. How to Tantrum Like a Champion: Ten Small Ways to Temper Big Feelings is a poem in picture book form, illustrated by the amazing Keisha Morris. This would be a great addition to any SEL program, especially if you are looking for a fun way to introduce your younger students (or grown-up friends) to some simple self-regulation strategies.
Come See Me on The Bookstore Tantrum Tour
In the next couple months, I’ll be visiting a series of bookstores (and a couple conferences) in VA, NC, SC, and beyond. At many of them I’ll be doing a deluxe story time presentation featuring How to Tantrum Like a Champion along with a book signing and an opportunity for audience members to showcase their best tantrum talents!
Sept 14, 2-4PM, signing, The Hop Ice Cream Shop, Asheville, NC
Sept 21, 10:30 AM, story time, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC
Sept 28, 10:00 AM, story time, All Good Books, Columbia, SC
Oct 3-4, NC School Library Media Association Conference, Greensboro, NC
Oct 5, 2:00 PM, presentation, Book No Further, Roanoke, VA
Oct 6, 2:00 PM, presentation, Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg, VA
Oct 12, 3:00 PM, story time, Barnes &Noble Books, Asheville, NC
Oct 13, 2:00 PM, reading and talk with other authors, Firestorm Books, Asheville, NC
Nov 1, time TBD, Western Sullivan Public Library, Callicoon, NY
Nov 21-24, National Council of Teachers of English conference, Boston, MA.
Now throwing a fit wherever you buy books! Order from your local Indie Bookseller!
“Books teaching kids to be champs are always welcome. This one goes a long way toward that goal.” Kirkus Reviews
“This helpful social-emotional-learning offering provides children with concrete ways to care for themselves and manage overwhelming feelings.” Booklist
Schedule a School Visit by a Working Poet and Author
Students who have an opportunity to meet a real working author, are more apt to read and write themselves. I am booking school visits for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. So far on my calendar, I will be traveling to schools in NC, SC, VA, AL, TX, LA, and IL. You can check out my on-line calendar for all the specific locations so far. See my website, or contact Allyson Hickey at Booked Authors
Get a Grant for a School Visit from Allan Wolf
Did you know that I am included in the Artists in the Schools Directory from United Arts of Wake County which means Wake County or Jefferson County, NC schools are eligible for United Arts grant funds and special pricing on my school visits? Well now you do!
