speaking & mentoring

Teaching & Speaking

I've been a speaker/teacher/panelist at the following venues:
* Highlights Foundation
* Montana SCBWI
* Nebraska SCBWI
* SCBWI Marvelous Midwest Conference
* The Writers Sanctuary's Juniper Conference
* Indiana University School of Education
* Books By The Banks
* Indianapolis Public Library (Homeschool Day)
* nErDcamp KS
* nErDcamp PA
* NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English)
* Diverse Books for All Coalition/Raising a Reader
* Author Extravaganza (The King's English Bookstore)
* various schools and classes

I have spoken on and taught the following topics:
* writing nonfiction
* writing picture books
* writing graphic novels
* diversity in children's literature
* scientific literacy in children's literature
* my writing process

Fees
I'm mostly booked for 2024 and plan to take an indefinite hiatus. If you're still interested in inviting me to present, please contact me for availability and fees. Thank you.

Mentorships, Consultations, & Donations

I donate my time and books to various contests, groups, and fundraiser auctions (e.g. Queer Kidlit, Inked Voices, We Need Diverse Books, locally). If you would like to ask me about being a mentor or donating a prize, please do so via the Contact Me form.

I'm also available for private consultations and mentorships to help with:
* getting manuscripts submission ready
* author branding
Contact me to discuss the terms and fees.

Testimonials

Teresa mentored me through the revision of a picture book. She helped me get the manuscript in tip-top shape. More importantly, she helped me find my own authentic voice as a writer from a marginalized community. Teresa is a patient, kind, thoughtful, inquisitive mentor. She uses a breadth of experience as an author to inform her in-depth, writer-centered feedback. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with her! -- Tim Baase, Queer Kidlit mentee

What are your favorite presentations? [question asked about breakout sessions at the Marvelous Midwest Conference]
* Teresa Robeson's Graphic Novel
* Theresa [sic] Robeson did a great job sharing her graphic novel experience too [...] But so many great visuals and resources -- I appreciated that!