Vicky Whipple
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Vicky Whipple is an avid student of life’s great lessons. She grew up as Vicky Le Grand—an energetic “navy brat” who loved the outdoors. By the time she graduated from high school she’d gone to 11 schools. Along the way, she struggled with school’s demands, especially reading, due to a learning disability. Aided by wonderful teachers and a patient mother, she wrote her first story in the second grade; it was published in the school paper. Later in life, she helped children who struggled like she did, while working for the school district’s special education department as a teacher’s assistant.
Having married a navy man, Vicky and her family moved from the West coast to Virginia Beach 15 years ago. She works at a friend’s boutique, soaking in the daily delights of working with people. She finds humor in much of life, especially movies (comedies). Vicky has two children, three grandchildren, one older brother and one younger sister—all of whom are her heart’s treasures.Latest Books
Example Presentations and Workshops
- “Life in the Weed Patch Versus Life in the Garden” – Vicky shows samples of weeds and samples of flowers, describing them from the perspective of gardening, the difference. She then reads The Little Weed Flower and conducts an art workshop in which the students draw pictures of what their imaginary garden would look like.
- “Help Along the Way” – Vicky reads The Little Weed Flower then explores the concept of accepting and giving help with the students. The students share real life examples of how they have both accepted and given help.
Honorarium and Fees
Local reading fee begins at $50. Out-of-town honorariums begin at $250 depending on length of visit and distance from author. Travel, lodging and meal expenses may apply for out-of-town travel.
Contact Information
- Email: Email this author.
- Website: http://www.deltapublishing.com/mediakit.cfm?OPID=5212
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VickyWhipple
- Blog: http://VickyWhipple.wordpress.com
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