Teachers, Parents, Librarians:
Do you know a reluctant reader?
I get it.
I'm available to visit your class, join a zoom meeting, or lead a workshop on storytelling, character design, or graphic novel writing. My #1 goal is to inspire kids to love reading!
What teachers are saying:
Rachel Ginsberg, CA
Third Grade Teacher
Woodlake Elementary
I feel so lucky that my third grade class had the opportunity to visit with Raea Gragg. Her story is so inspiring for all kids, especially those that have had to overcome adversity to be successful learners in school. She was so engaging with the students when she shared her story. My kids loved learning about how her books are made and enjoyed asking her questions. So nice of her to leave a copy of her book Mup with my class. It's a huge hit! I hope to have her back again soon!
Jan Broad, CA
Third Grade Teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
My third grade class at Happy Valley Elementary School was so very privileged to have author, illustrator extraordinaire, Raea Gragg, come talk to us.
Raea had a beautifully prepared slide show to share with my students. She explained about her life, her inspiration, and her process she goes through as an author/illustrator. The animation trailer she created for her novel "Mup” was out of this world spectacular. The story is about an adventure a girl has that sends a message to readers of inclusion, empowerment and environmental awareness. It is funny, meaningful and easy to read.
My students were amazed by Raea’s story. She grew up having difficulty learning to read which made school hard for her. Her perseverance, grit and resilience shone through in her presentation. Many of my students have written their own graphic novel this week because they were so inspired by Raea.
I highly recommend Raea Gragg as an impactful speaker to any classroom. She is magical!
Justin Seligman, CA
Video Production Teacher
Campolindo High School
Acalanes High School
We were blessed with 3 separate speaker opportunities from Raea Gragg at the high school level, and she did such a tremendous job! Her infectious personality and her support of young creatives offered students the courage to ask bold questions and intersect with their own journey. Hearing about Raea's graphic novel (Mup) and current projects was especially rewarding for students in the classroom. I highly recommend her as a guest speaker to any programs in the animation, creative writing, video or entertainment industries.
When an elementary school teacher asked, "How did you become a storyteller?"
This was my reply.
