Kris has a unique history of speaking about storytelling, fiction, and her own research. Having taught kindergarten, sixth grade, seventh grade, eighth grade, twelfth grade, and college students, her audiences have been diverse to say the least.

Experienced in working with groups of students or adults from 5 – 200, Kris would be happy to present to your classroom or group. For additional information, see the “Contact Kris” section of this website.

Speaking Events Coming Up:

Welcome Address
James River Writers Conference '10, Richmond, VA
October 8, 2010

"Idea to Bookstore Shelf" (Moderator)
James River Writers Conference '10, Richmond, VA
October 9, 2010

Past Speaking Events:

"Revealing History: Researching for Fiction and Non-fiction"
Chesterfield County Library Writer's Workshop, Chesterfield, VA
March 13, 2010

"Cut & Paste, Rewritten & Erased: Q & A with Editors" (Moderator)
James River Writers Conference '09, Richmond, VA.
October 10, 2009

"Versed from Elite to Street: Poetry for the Page & Stage" (Moderator)
James River Writers Conference '09, Richmond, VA
October 10, 2009

"A Fear of Intimacy: Misinterpretation of Themes due to the Sensationalism of the Sexual in Jean-Jacques Rousseau's novel, Emile, and Madonna's music video, Like a Prayer"
Virginia Community College Faculty Research Symposium, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA.
April 2008

"The Fun of Fiction: How to Write Your Caldecott winning book"
St. Catherine's and St. Christopher's Schools (2nd grade classes), Richmond, VA.
February 2007

"Writing Strong Fiction"
St. Catherine's School (6th grade class), Richmond, VA.
April 2005