To teach, entertain, or as a unique fundraising vehicle, an afternoon with Barney Saltzberg is an uplifting multi-sensory treat.

BARNEY SALTZBERG has been captivating audiences since 1980 as he visits schools, libraries, bookstores, conferences, hospitals and even to Disneyworld where he draws pictures, plays his guitar and talks about the creative process behind books and songs.

He presents a range of programs (approximately 45 minutes to an hour in length), both academically based and just plain fun, with a clear, uplifting message to children: "Your dreams can come alive".

With a calm manner and interactive technique, he takes the children on a magical musical and visual journey...

Through music, drawing and slides Barney can demonstrate how a book is created. He explores the process and importance of character development. And with help from a volunteer, Barney will turn a squiggle into a character. Suggestions from the group will add life to this drawing and a story unfolds on the spot. If you've come to see Barney Saltzberg feeling intimidated by the thought of having to draw or write, you will leave with the knowledge that you have the ability to do it too!

BARNEY SALTZBERG is, as one school principal describes him, "an author, an artist, a humorist, a questioner, a listener, a collaborator, a delight."