Janet Costa Bates
Award-winning children's book author with a focus on family and culture (especially Cabo Verde!)
About Janet
Janet Costa Bates loves creating stories for and talking with kids. Her books, both funny and heartwarming, include stories about Cabo Verdean American families, immigration, and grandparent/grandchild relationships. Her books have received several distinctions, including Junior Library Guild selections, an NAACP Image Award nomination, starred reviews, and multiple ‘best books’ lists. Her latest book, LOVE GROWS HERE, will be gifted to all infants born in Connecticut hospitals through the Read to Grow organization. When she's not doing bookish stuff, she loves attending musical theater.
Books
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What educators say
“Janet was engaging, enthusiastic and interesting! Students were so happy to use their imaginations during her "Creating Characters" presentation. We really enjoyed having her visit and loved Llamas, Iguanas and My Very Best Friend. - Maura Bayliss, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Canton, MA”
Visit formats
What a visit includes
School visit program options, engaging and interactive, include: * Creating Characters! * Creating Stories! * Let's Learn about Cape (or is it Cabo?!) Verde * Story Time All sessions are 50 minutes, except story time sessions which are 20 to 30 minutes, but can be adjusted slightly depending upon your schedule. Each session includes interactive activity. Sessions can sometimes get loud because of student engagement and I'm okay with that.
Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.
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