For ten years, Mr. Burns, a school administrator, has wondered how to better help kids understand a simple Truth: their story matters! No matter how hopeless things may seem, there can be redemption.
Through the vehicle of historical fiction, Burns takes students and adults of all ages into their ancient past, circa 2500BC, to journey alongside characters who struggle, overcome, and stand against injustice. Based on the time of Sargon the Great as recorded on the Sumerian Kings List, Bloodline of Kings is an exciting student novel entwined with history. Stone reliefs of ancient Mesopotamia, familiar epics such as those of Gilgamesh and Atrahasis, and appendices perfectly tie this novel into any History, English, or Social Studies classroom.
Storycraft Workshop & Author Readings
Mr. Burns has dedicated himself towards helping students dream big. He is offering free workshops to 4-12th grade classrooms, customized to the teacher's goals and objectives. These 20-40min sessions, aligned to ELA Core standards, can be as simple as an author reading with Q&A, or as advanced as an in-depth practicum on real-world publishing. Topics may include:
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Developing Powerful Narratives. Have your students get excited about finding their story, and give them the tools to tell it well. Discuss researching, plotting structures, character development, writing techniques, and justifying personal trauma through the vehicle of story.
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Publishing: The Real Story. Understand submissions, traditional vs self-publishing, agents & contracts, the editing process, and the publishing release timeline.
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Book Economics. Discuss royalties, commissions, marketing, sales conversions and cost analysis that is necessary to become a best-selling book.
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Art & Book Formatting. Understand the process of internal and external book design, and meet the cover artist for Bloodline of Kings.
"History-loving adventure fans will be engrossed by Burns' Sumerian-inspired epic. Replete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and archaeological images, the novel firmly roots its audience in the world of ancient Sumer."
-Publishers Weekly
Support these workshops by ordering Bloodline of Kings for your students, and get entered to win a classroom set!
Offer valid until 12/01/21
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