My second graders asked for this one three days in a row. The discussion questions at the end were perfect for our morning meeting.
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“Your voice is the one thing no one else can write.”
Priya Raman
Middle grade novelistSpeaker
Raleigh, North Carolina
Priya Raman writes funny, big-hearted middle grade novels about kids caught between two cultures and one very loud family. Before writing full time, she taught sixth-grade English for eleven years.
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About Priya
Priya Raman writes funny, big-hearted middle grade novels about kids caught between two cultures and one very loud family. Before writing full time, she taught sixth-grade English for eleven years.
Her school talks cover finding your voice, drafting without fear and why every family story is worth writing down.
Her school talks cover finding your voice, drafting without fear and why every family story is worth writing down.
Grade levels: 3–5, 6–8
Visits & topics
- Diversity & inclusion
- Family
- Humor
Speaking topics
Finding hope in hard times
How a book is made, from idea to printed page
Writing your own story: a hands-on workshop
How a book is made, from idea to printed page
Writing your own story: a hands-on workshop
What a visit looks like
A typical visit is a 45-minute assembly followed by classroom workshops. Virtual visits are available. I bring books for a signing and a free discussion guide for teachers.
Contact Priya Videos
A message from Priya