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Gary's Author Page
Gary Dulabaum wears many hats: author, songwriter, educator, poet, recording artist and musician. As an author, poet, educator and songwriter, Gary knows that music in the classroom can help children improve their writing skills, power of creation and language development and that music, reading and writing have a direct link based on rhythmic patterns.
Gary is a frequent presenter, keynoter and entertainer at many local, state, regional and national conferences and Young Author Celebrations, including the International Reading Association. Click here to receive more information on his author residencies and conference presentations.
My Teacher Rides A Harley Overview
In this memoir about kids, creativity, and the power of songwriting, Gary Dulabaum inspires and entertains. Whether recounting his early days as a struggling reader and writer or outlining the songwriting process he uses in student workshops around the country, Gary's belief in creativity as a learning tool is empowering.
This book includes the tools and processes teachers need to begin writing songs in their classrooms, a CD of songs students can sing along with, and classroom activities to enhance the educational value of the songs. Throughout, Gary shows concern for children and their ability to communicate. A great way for teachers to expose their students to the writing process and encourage their personal creativity.
GARY DULABAUM BOOK REVIEWS AND ENDORSEMENTS: MY TEACHER RIDES A HARLEY
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“Ever since I first heard Gary Dulabaum present at a conference I have been waiting for this book. And here it is, as outrageous and funny and full of passion for reaching/ teaching children as Gary in his wildest performances. His enthusiasm for learning shines on every page.”
Jane Yolen, author of the Caldecott-winning Owl Moon, The Commander Todd Books, and How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
“My Teacher Rides A Harley is an excellent teaching resource which demonstrates teaching the love of reading through the use of music and student generated song lyrics. This is a cross-discipline approach to reading education. As a professional storyteller, musician, and licensed music teacher, this reviewer found Gary ’s approach to be both wonderfully wacky and effective. This book is filled with humorous observations of teachers and students and practical exercises using music to develop an interest in reading. The author focuses and knows what works and what doesn’t. he has used and taught these techniques in schools throughout the U.S. The CD is professional quality and both demonstrates sing-alongs and how-to’s. We rated this a solid four hearts”
Bob Spear, reviewer, Heartland Reviews
"My Teacher Rides A Harley: Enhancing K-5 Literacy Through Song Writing is a thoughtful guide by educator, songwriter and musician Gary Dulabaum to learning how to write and share songs in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms, in order to enhance each student’s literacy skills. An accompanying audio CD of sixteen sing- along songs for students compliments the guidelines, recommendations, encouragement, and techniques for creating fun and enjoyable songs to share. Enhanced with occasional black-and-white illustrations by Michael Tonn, My Teacher Rides A Harley is an excellent and highly commended resource for classroom teachers, reading instruction specialists, and home schoolers.”
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Dr. Mary Bigler, Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Eastern Michigan University
“Energize your classroom with songwriting a la Gary Dulabaum! Teachers know children learn best when they are actively engaged and excited by the learning process. Gary ’s step-by-step guide to incorporating songwriting in all subject areas is guaranteed to stimulate students’ thinking and unleash their creativity. Whether teachers use his ideas as a welcome break from more formal activities or as complete lessons in themselves, Gary ’s simple but powerful methods enable children and teachers to experience the joy of communicating. Who could ask for more!”_____________________________________________________________________________
PO Box 9301
South Burlington, VT 05407
ph: 802.862.2988
fax: 802.862.2988
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