Yangsook is available for author visits for any age level, and talks at literary festivals and educational conferences. She has spoken and lectured within US, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, and Cambodia. Her presentation can be adjusted to suit the needs of any audience from a large assembly to a small group.
S C H O O L   V I S I T   P R O G R A M S for Grades K-12
How a Picture Book is Created Author takes the audience through the creative process of The Name Jar book making : the power of imagination, getting an idea, writing, storyboarding, and illustrating. This can lead into a name game play, or designing a name stamp workshop.

Young Writers Workshop This workshop provides the practical grounding as students go through the basic stages of writing process from raw inspiration to finishing a chapter for a chapter book. A fun activity is included for plot development and building up a story structure.

Young Artists Workshop A special hands-on workshop where students participate in an interactive visual storytelling game, create a storyboard, and illustrate a scene from it.
A D U L T   P R O G R A M S for Writers and Artists
Writing for Children in a Child’s Voice Write a children’s book by increasing the imagination to go back to being the child you were. This workshop will cover all phases of children’s book writing from initial conceptualization, rewriting by maintaining focus and developing style.

Storyboarding Workshop Children respond more strongly to images than words, whether it's in picture books or graphic novels. This workshop focuses on the art of visual storytelling in pagination, sequence, composition, and atmosphere to lead and engage young readers most effectively.
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“None of the kids want to eat or go to recess after Yangsook’s presentation. They’re all inspired and want to write.”
Baker School, MA

“Thank you for coming and reading and talking about your books. This was a moment I will never forget.”
Emily, 3rd grader, St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's school, NY

“Thank you so much for making Read Across America Day truly special for our students. We’re sure you saw the excited reactions on our students’ faces as they traveled through the world of imagination. It inspires our students to try to achieve their very best.”
Block Institute, NY

“It is an honor to meet you. Thank you for your wonderful literature and thank you for participating in Reading Day at the Residency.”
Jessica Dolye, First Lady of WI, 2006

“Thank you so much for appearing at our store for a reading, chalk talk and book signing. Your warmth and charm captivated the crowd.”
Barnes & Noble

“Ms. Choi was exceptionally prepared, professional and personable. Her readings were very well received and we have invited her to participate again next year.”
First Night Rutherford, NJ