Kathlyn’s debut book Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round was inspired by her many oral historical presentations and workshops entitled How Dr. King’s Day Came to Be.
Kathlyn focuses on writing for children and working with under-privileged 3rd through sixth-grade students in the Nashville area. She has developed several innovative workshops that use trade books to help young people learn about the world beyond their immediate surroundings by integrating art with nonfiction books to inspire students with a love of reading.
Sample Programs Offered
Program Type: Arts Integration
Program Description:
Suitable for fourth grade through high school, this presentation focuses on my memoir – “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round” to discuss my journey
into activism from 18 years old to present. I talk about the importance of activism
and using our individual gifts to make the world a better place.
Lesson Plan Example: Download File
Program Type: Arts Integration
Program Description:
This workshop provides teachers with a built-in lesson plan to discuss civic engagement
and the importance of voting. Based in the Team Kirkwood methodology, the lesson plan includes
age-based customizations ranging from speech writing, to class elections.
Lesson Plan Example: Download File
Program Type: Arts Integration
Program Description:
This workshop focus is character education, which is in keeping with
Team Kirkwood’s holistic reading program uses literature as the starting point for
building literacy, life skills, and good citizenship for children with limited access to
enrichment resources. The arts and other subjects like math, English, social studies
woven into our workshops as a means of teaching and providing sensory experiences.
Lesson Plan Example: Download File
