How do you make a book? What is an illustrator? I’d be delighted to visit your classroom to offer a behind-the-scenes peek at the process and lead students through a short creative workshop. My presentations include a reading of either Piano Wants to Play or an excerpt of Fortune Cookies for Everyone, as well as Q&A. I can also lead paper collage workshops for adults. Presentations are customized to suit age, group size, and time frame.

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“Colleen Kong-Savage is truly a spectacular visiting artist with a treasure of visual information to share with students. Upon meeting Colleen our students were immediately engaged in her illustrations, interested in learning about her process, and excited to try out her method of collage.  She brought a richness to the medium of collage through the openness in which she engaged students in discussion of her work and the organization of her hands-on lesson.  My only complaint is that I want more time with her!”
—Amanda, art teacher, PS276

“Last month Colleen presented her artwork and illustration process to the families of our community as part of our NYPL KidsLIVE program. It was the biggest turnout we’ve ever had at our branch for an author/illustrator event! Despite the big crowd and mixed ages of attendees, Colleen was able to keep everyone engaged with the history behind The Turtle Ship and inspired to create their very own collage art.”
—Jessica, Supervising Children’s Librarian, NYPL

“It was a great experience working with Colleen. She was professional and personable in all aspects of our exchanges—from planning to implementation. Colleen delivered an engaging presentation on her work and personal journey to our students and families, and certainly sparked a lot of interest among our young and old audience!”
—Elsa, CoPresident of PTA PS188Q

Questions? Want to book? Contact Colleen here.