visits

What Tiger will do when he visits your school:

Hold large groups of students (grades K-12) absolutely spellbound with riveting, side-splitting stories, anecdotes, drawings, and slide shows.
Lead exciting workshops that will have students yelling, “Get out of my way! I want to write!”
Incorporate classroom curriculum into presentations whenever possible. (Note: some subjects that have not fared well in the past include the gastrointestinal tract of the frog, tetherball, and pi.)
Have informal lunchtime chats with students, provided that under no circumstances is he obligated to consume any foodlike substances prepared in school lunch kitchens.
Answer incisive student questions like, “Do you know anybody famous?”, “Are you rich?” and “Dude, where did you get those shoes?”
Sign books, so order heaps.

What he won’t do:

Sell raffle tickets.
Sign other author’s books. (Don’t laugh. He's been asked.)
Bus duty.
Rap.

What adults have said about him:

“Rave reviews came to us from students, parents, and teachers. Patrick is a dynamic, vivacious, and exuberant presenter.”—Marie Weltz, young authors conference coordinator, Mt. Vernon, Washington

“Patrick made each child feel important, continuing to answer questions even as students were filing out. Since his trip I have not been able to keep his books on my shelves. I can guarantee that he will be returning.”—Beth Thames, school librarian, Aldine, Texas

“Parents and students were buzzing in the days after Patrick's visit. I received, the very next day, a letter by one of the mothers in attendance, who wrote: ‘It is by exposure to real-life authors like Patrick, who are engaging and passionate about their work, that further excites children to read and to dream about what they might create and achieve.’”—Tina A. Kubasek, teacher, Whittier, California

What kids have said:

“I believe your achievements are a credit to your talent.”—James, age 10, Edmonton, Ontario

“Trust me. All my class likes your books. They like you better than any other author.”—Tara, 5th Grade, Beirut, Lebanon

“It was fun very fun. I liked it when you scared us.”—Jesse, 3rd Grade, Tucson, Arizona

“I loved your presentations at my school. Are you rich?”—Vincent, 6th Grade, Schertz, Texas

Where to contact him:

Patrick Jennings
P.O. Box 1527
Port Townsend, WA 98368
pjennings@patrickjennings.com

Drawing of Tiger by Danitza

Upside-Down Photo of Tiger by Odette