Geraldine is part of the Federation of Nova Scotia Writers’ group, Writers in the School (WITS), where local authors go into the schools for half and full day visits to promote reading and writing to students through book readings, character role playing and games.
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During a school visit Geraldine offers three different presentations depending on the age group.

• Younger Grades 3-5  - Dress up and Pirate Map
  Students are dressed as characters and books are discussed. Time to draw a treasure map or give a verbal lesson, 'Improving Detail', is also offered. 
• Older Grades 5-7 - Powerpoint on the Halifax Explosion
  The hour visit involves: a power point presentation on the history of the explosion, an explanation of how artifacts and newspapers are used to plot a story and an interactive lesson showing students how she weave facts with fiction.
• Junior High Grades 6-8  - Kick off for a Heritage Fair
  Geraldine offers a presentation using personal heritage and Nova Scotia heritage to demonstrate how she gathered research for the historical fiction Marauders Mystery series. There is an interactive activity were students discover famous but mostly forgotten local heroes. She begins and ends the hour reading exciting passages from the book, 'Halifax Explosion Mystery'.

Midnight Marauders and Moonlight Marauders appear on the Education Book List for Nova Scotia teachers.

Writers in the Schools (WITS) is a program administered by the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia whereby Nova Scotia writers visit schools to provide presentations, workshops, and readings to students of every grade. The program encourages students’ enjoyment of reading and writing, and engages students in the development of literacy skills. Financial support for the program comes from the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Arts Nova Scotia. Writers in the WITS program are all professional writers and members of the WFNS, and able to cover a variety of topics such as creative writing, research, journalism, illustration, and comic books. Many of the writers are open to suggestions, and amenable to working.

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There is funding available to the schools that covers half the cost of the program.
​Information is available at 902-423-8116.

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​TEACHERS’ COMMENTS on AUTHOR VISIT

 "Mrs. Tuck was so engaging with the students. I loved how she had volunteers dress up in costume like characters in her novels. She is a wonderful presenter."
Mr. Atherton – Grade 5/6 Teacher, West Northfield Elementary School

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"I really enjoyed the engaging presentation. My students loved bringing the characters to life in costume. The writing tips really helped them get ideas."
Martha Demone – Grade 3/4 Teacher, Aspotogan Elementary School

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