Since first being published in 1997, Ji-li has been invited to hundreds of schools and conferences. Her presentations have been described as powerful, inspiring and educational. Many schools invite her back every year. Her power point presentation includes:

Red Scarf Girl Background of Cultural Revolution A short account of the author's experiences during the Cultural Revolution Question and answer session Age Preference: Middle school, high school and college Magical Monkey King Presentation Introduction of Chinese history and culture Brief summary of the author's life in China and America The background and synopsis of Monkey King story A reading from one chapter of the book Question and answer session Age Preference: Elementary

Teachers' Guide Prepare for author's visiting Teachers' Guide at HarperCollins web site: HarperCollins Teachers' Guides Stanford study guide: China's Cultural Revolution Tips for a successful appearance Prepare the audience in advance with author's book. Publicize the event in advance. A Teacher's Guide is available upon request Related Links Simth Middle School - Dec 02, 2005 school visit Visit Hazel Dell Elementary School

Audience Size: Anywhere from a few dozen to several hundred, depending on your needs and facility.

Equipment:

• A power point projector
• A microphone if the group is larger than 50 students
• Screen or wall space for power point presentation, and the ability to darken the room

Honorarium and Other Fee

• Outside of San Francisco Bay Area:
• Three-day trip: $1,100 per day plus travel expenses
• Two-day trip: $1,300 per day plus travel expenses
• One-day trip: $1,500 plus travel expenses
• San Francisco Bay Area:
• Full day visit: $1,100
• Half-day visit: $750
• One session: $450
• Travel Expenses include: air ticket, hotel, meals and ground transportation. If the schools choose to pay the author per diem, the travel expenses will be as follows (except for a one day trip which may be higher) :
• West coast: $220 per day
• East coast: $420 per day
• Between coasts: $320 per day

Day Visit Schedule

A full day visit includes :

• Two presentations at 45 minutes plus 15 minutes Q&A each. (The two presentations can also be shared between middle school and elementary school upon request)
• A small group discussion or classroom visits (30-40 minutes )
• Book signing

A half-day visit includes:

• One presentation at 45 minutes plus 15 minutes Q&A.
• A small group discussion or classroom visits (30-40 minutes )
• Book signing

Notes:

• If nearby schools would like to share a day to reduce the cost, the fee can be broken down to $400 per presentation and $300 for small group discussion.
• Three-day trips are recommended for cost and time effectiveness. The librarian's Internet network is an effective channel to recruit nearby schools.
• For those who have to do more than two presentations because their facility can't accommodate the whole students group, please advise the author in advance.

Books:
The author can bring both books at a 20% discount for autograph. Preorder is preferred.

Speaker :
The author is also available to speak at conferences and conventions. The honorarium is negotiable depending on the number of attendees and location.

For more Information, please contact:

E-mail: info@JiLiJiang.com
Tel: (510) 601-5779