Jacquie's Itinerary

I'm often asked why I spend so much time speaking and writing, and my answer is always the same. I want to make a difference. And besides that, I love what I do. I get to meet new people (some in person and some online), see new places, taste new foods, and learn new things. And that, my friends, is what I believe retirement should be — making a difference and doing what you enjoy. I plan to ride this merry-go-round for a few more years, and perhaps one day I'll look out in the audience and see you. I hope so.

Following is a partial list of my scheduled speaking appearances. If you live near one of these locations and would like more information, just hit the Contact link and tell me how I can help. And if you attend one of these functions, please seek me out and introduce yourself. I'd love to meet you face-to-face.

• Sioux City, Iowa: AEA building. "Write Right" workshop. July 5-6, 2011.

• Sioux City, Iowa: AEA building. "Hooking Male Readers" workshop. July 7-8, 2011.

• Sioux Center, Iowa: AEA building. "Write Right" workshop. July 11-12, 2011.

• Sioux Center, Iowa: AEA building. "Hooking Male Readers" workshop. July 13-14, 2011.

• Onalaska, Wisconsin: Washburn Academy. Reading Workshop. July 25-29, 2011.

• Lexington, Missouri: Leslie Bell Elementary. Staff Development. August 8, 2011.

• Iowa Falls, Iowa: Iowa Falls — Alden High School. Beginning of School Year Kick-Off. August 19, 2011: 9-10 a.m.

• Hazleton, Iowa: Fontana Park. Buchanan County Fifth Grade Environmental Field Day. "Nature Writing." September 13, 2011.

• Sioux Center, Iowa: Northwest Iowa Reading Council. Dordt College; Education Building. September 19, 2011: 5 p.m.

• Fayette, Iowa: Upper Iowa University. Andres Hall - Room 102. September 22, 9:25 a.m.

• Osage, Iowa: North Central Iowa Reading Council. "Transforming the Reluctant Reader." September 26, 2011; 5-7 p.m.

• Winthrop, Iowa: East Buchanan School. Staff Development training on the Daily 5. October 12, 2011: 1 p.m.

• Lafayette, Louisiana: Louisiana Reading Association 2011 Conference. Lafayette Hilton Hotel. November 6-8, 2011.

• Des Moines, Iowa: The Great Iowa Book Event. Southridge Mall. November 12, 2011: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Tennessee Reading Association 2011 Conference. Embassy Suites. Dec. 4-6, 2011.

• Denver, Colorado: CCIRA Conference. February 1-4, 2012.

• Orem, Utah: Utah Valley University (UVU). Forum on Engaged Reading. February 17-18, 2012.

• Ames, Iowa: Iowa Reading Conference. Iowa State University - Scheman Building. June 26-27, 2012.

• Rapid City, S. Dakota: South Dakota Reading Association 2012 Conference. Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. July 19-21, 2012.

• Onalaska, Wisconsin: Washburn Academy. July 23-27, 2012.