School Presentations

WHY JAN'S PRESENTATIONS ARE UNIQUE

Jan Latta is the author, wildlife photographer, designer and publisher of books on endangered animals. With 12 books to her name, she has a wealth of knowledge to share with students.

Jan's photographs and stories are genuine because she follows wild animals in their natural habits – in Africa, India, Borneo and China. She waits patiently for weeks, sometimes years to capture the magic photograph that tells the animal's story. She is "the voice" of the animal through her photographs and stories.

THE PRESENTATION

K – Y2 45 minutes Y3 –Y6 60 minutes

Jan starts by showing exciting videos of Africa and Borneo. She tells a short story about creating each of her books. Then a power point presentation with 100 photographs of animals she has taken in the wild. A discussion follows about endangered animals. There is question time after the show.

Y7 – Y12 60 minutes

Jan talks about coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla in Rwanda and how this changed her life. She explains how the first True to Life book was created and the twelve books that followed. Then writing the Diary of a Wildlife Photographer book, commissioned by the ABC. Next the power point presentation and videos of animals in the wild and some of her heartstopping adventures. Endangered animals are discussed at question time. For older students Jan talks about writing, design, production of the books and how to take photographs in the wild.

REQUIREMENTS

The library or hall needs to be darkened to show the power point presentation and videos. Jan needs to use the school's projector, computer and microphone.

JAN'S WILDLIFE ADVENTURES ON FILM

Contact Jan Latta janlatta@truetolifebooks.com.au Tel: 02 98808382 Fax: 02 98808317 or www.fordstreetpublishing.com/cnet.

TEACHER'S COMMENTS

"Jan Latta recently opened our Book Week with a series of highly engaging presentations to our students from aged 5 to 17 yrs. Our older students were captivated by Jan's description of her life changing experience with and videos of the endangered animals she photographs for her books. We would be happy to welcome Jan back to our school in the future and would highly recommend her visit to other schools."
Fiona Collins, Teacher Librarian. WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI

"Jan Latta had our audience under her spell. She transported us to the bush of Africa, and in her soft voice told us one story after another, accompanied by wonderful photos and videos. Our students were very inspired by her talk and I would happily host Jan again on a next occasion."
Marion van Engelen, Director of Libraries, DULWICH COLLEGE SHANGHAI

"We really enjoyed having you come to talk to us about your amazing experiences. I know the staff and children loved your photographs and hearing about your close encounters with animals."
Kate Basford, Teacher Librarian. DISCOVERY BAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG

"The books are most engaging, the realism of the photography and the simple, straight-forward text are unusual in today's children's book market." UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

"The students responded with enthusiasm to the presentation; their questions reflected their interest and eagerness to hear of Jan's experiences." HILLTOP PUBLIC SCHOOL

"You have certainly sparked the children's enthusiasm for reading about the world's endangered animals." ST CHARLES PRIMARY SCHOOL, RYDE

EDITORIALS ABOUT JAN