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Hello my friends! This is children's book author, Darleen Bailey Beard.  I'm so glad you stopped by for a visit. Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a cup of coffee. Make yourself at home because right here you'll find a treasure trove of goodies to help schedule, promote, and prepare for an author visit, along with fun ideas to entertain, inspire, and teach your students how to write.

Please feel free to print out anything you see. The materials on this site are for YOU to enjoy and share with others. So be creative and have fun! You can use the quick links below to get started.

Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to meeting you soon. If there's something you're looking for but can't find or if you have any questions or suggestions, just email me. I'm always happy to hear from you!

Your friend and neighbor,

Darleen Bailey Beard

Check out my BRAND NEW Workshops for 2008-09 and see more classroom photos in my Photo Gallery.

  • Promotional Downloads
           Brochures
           Announcement Posters
           30-Minute Bulletin Board Packets
           Autographed Book Marks
           Book Covers
           Photos of Darleen
           Press Releases (send to your local newspaper)
           Funny Money
           Bee-Bop Buttons
           & More
  • Book-Specific Downloads
           AR Tests
           Readers Theaters
           Full-Length Plays
           Songs
           Coloring Pages
           Easy Writing Lessons
           Fun Art Projects
           & More
  • New !! Scavenger Hunt

  • Heading Your Way! video 0:33 min
  • Operation Clean Sweep video 2:15 min

Oklahoma Kids & Teachers-- "Get the Lead Out" is a cool and extremely affordable festival for ANY student in 4th - 8th grade who is interested in art and writing.

Feb. 7, 2009 will be our 6th annual festival held at Longfellow Middle School in Norman, OK....more

Find $$ for  Author Visits

Check these sources for Grants & Funding:

New Author Visit Funding for Oklahoma Schools:
The Oklahoma Arts Council has a new grant that will provide up to $1500.00 for an author to visit your school! Click these links to find out details and to apply. Don't wait around--you must apply 60 days before the planned author visit.
News Release
Grant Application
Request Form webcast

School grants, funding opportunities, and links for effective grant writing resources

Say Cheese Scholarship Program

Up to $2500.00 given to schools in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee, for author visits with hands-on writing workshops! Click here for details, but hurry, this grant expires June 2009.

And, for specific information on scholarships offered through Darleen Bailey Beard, write the author.

Darleen Bailey Beard is available for:

  • School Author Visits, K-12
  • University/College Visits
  • Title One Reading programs
  • Keynote speaking
  • Family Reading Nights
  • Open House events
  • Teacher In-Service training
  • Book Fairs, Book signings
  • Writing Workshops for teachers AND students
  • Special Events

Write to Darleen Bailey Beard:
Darleen@DarleenBaileyBeard.com

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