Joan Detz is the author of four acclaimed public speaking books, including HOW TO WRITE & GIVE A SPEECH (St. Martin’s Press, 3rd edition, 2002), which was praised by The Washington Post as “a how-to classic.”
Joan Detz
Joan Detz is the author of four acclaimed public speaking books, including HOW TO WRITE & GIVE A SPEECH (St. Martin’s Press, 3rd edition, 2002), which was praised by The Washington Post as
“a how-to classic.”
Her children’s book, You Mean I Have to Stand Up and Say Something? (Atheneum) earned a “Notable Children’s Trade Book Award” from the National Council of Teachers of English.
• School Library Journal: “This lighthearted and highly readable book is packed full of practical hints.”
• The George G. Stone Center for Children’s Books: “Overall worth: Excellent. Packed with good advice.”
• Maine Examination of Books: “Takes the reader step-by-step through the process of planning a speech … very concisely, very simply, and humorously.”
• University of Utah: Any teacher can feel confident in referring students to any one of the chapters.”
• Omaha Public Schools: “ … easy to understand … written with humor.”
Joan Detz lectures frequently to educational and professional groups – such as the American Association of Law Librarians, Administrative Women in Education, and Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. A former teacher,
she is a popular presenter with both children’s groups and teachers’ groups.
• International Reading Association: “An A plus”
• New York Times Company: “ … exhibits warmth, wit, spirit and originality.”
• Columbia University Women in Business: “Phenomenal”
• US Dept of Agriculture: “One of the finest speakers who have ever appeared before our council.”
• Central Bucks School District: “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
To learn more, visit www.joandetz.com or call 215-340-9752.
Joan will custom design an entertaining, educational and motivational program for your group.
JOAN DETZ
73 HARVEY AVENUE
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
www.joandetz.com