{"id":755,"date":"2017-03-10T20:53:03","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T20:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/?page_id=755"},"modified":"2017-03-10T20:53:03","modified_gmt":"2017-03-10T20:53:03","slug":"library-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/library-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"LIBRARY PROGRAMS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;]<h3><strong>The Power of Words Magic, Meaning, and Metaphor\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Words can be among the most powerful forces in the world, a path to experience and understanding. They can also bring magic to our world and meaning to our lives. In this hands-on workshop, best-selling author Douglas Wood explores three vital components of writing: how to make a scene or situation come to life (magic); how to show its deeper implications (meaning); how to make a symbolic connection to the reader\u2019s life and to common human experience \u2013 maybe even to inspire. Oh \u2013 and along the way, how to have some fun, too.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/harmzPuTiT0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n______________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-756\" src=\"https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Earth-Songs-art-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Earth-Songs-art-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Earth-Songs-art-100x99.jpg 100w, https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Earth-Songs-art-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Earth-Songs-art.jpg 573w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>EarthSongs, EarthStories<\/h3>\n<p>A program of songs and stories, laughter and painless learning, Douglas Wood\u2019s EarthSongs, EarthStories has been performed from coast to coast for tens of thousands of listeners of all ages. From a Native American legend of how mosquitoes came to be (complete with unexpected audience participation) to songs about frogs and fleas and the signs of rain, to the quiet pondering of our place in the universe, this program takes an audience on a gentle journey. Along the way Doug \u201ct<em>ransports his listeners back into the fabric of Nature<\/em>\u201d (1) and \u201c<em>reminds us of our unity with all of life<\/em>.\u201d (2) Doug\u2019s most popular program for general school assemblies, (K-6) EarthSongs, EarthStories is also a perfect adjunct to any environmental education unit or event.<\/p>\n<p>1 Des Moines Register; 2 Joseph Cornel, author of Sharing Nature with Children<\/p>\n<p>______________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3>A Writer\u2019s Path: Motivation, Perspiration, Inspiration<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-591 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2013-Douglas-Wood-school-program-9-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2013-Douglas-Wood-school-program-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2013-Douglas-Wood-school-program-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2013-Douglas-Wood-school-program-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2013-Douglas-Wood-school-program-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2013-Douglas-Wood-school-program-9-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/douglaswood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2013-Douglas-Wood-school-program-9-862x575.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The path begins with a young boy who was the poorest reader in his class and who hated school. It winds through the woods and waters of the North, through a growing love affair with nature, and finally with books as well. Doug recounts authors and experiences that had a profound effect on his life and career, and describes the long and difficult journey towards becoming a published author. As with any good journey there are highs and lows, doubts to overcome and dreams to realize. An excellent presentation for reading, writing, and literacy programs, teachers and students alike. 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