Speaker

Saving the Magic of Childhood

TEDx Wilmington

United Nations Forum

In The Classroom

Patsie shares her stories, maxims and mantras in an engaging
presentation of her wise and wonderful new novel,

~ Becoming Jesse ~
Celebrating the Everyday Magic of Childhood

~ The Secrets of Windy Hill ~

~ Know Wonder ~

In the classroom, Patsie inspires students with Jesse’s illuminating books that feature her classic illustrations, and words that beg to be read aloud. Jesse’s tales overflow with intriguing puzzles and delightful word play that introduce children to new ways of thinking about language. And best of all, are Jesse’s Light Lessons, in stories and mantras that help children cope with everyday challenges.

Delightful and practical, Patsie is known as a shining, inspiring thought-leader, with an astonishing way of translating her creativity and life experiences, from thirty years as a primary school teacher, an author, artist, musician, wife, mother and grandmother. Patsie presents common sense, real-life practices to help parents – and grandparents – and teachers – and anyone who loves a child – to re-ignite the magical bond in their relationship with a child.

The United Nations 20th Anniversary Forum on World Creativity and Innovation invited Patsie McCandless to present: “Your Roadmap Out of the Dark and Into the Light”. She also delivered a TEDx Talk on “Saving the Magic of Childhood” (from cellphone addiction).

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