School Visits and Speaking Schedule Hudson Talbott visits schools, conferences, and civic centers throughout the year giving presentations based on the subject matter of his books, and  coordinated with the current curriculum standards. His programs always  include a visual component - slides, video, and/or demonstrations. The  current topics are based on the following books: Tales of King Arthur series ( Grades 3 and up) The moral code by which we live today was first defined in the dramatic adventures of the Knights of the  Round Table. Hudson often gives an example of their ongoing impact on us by  linking to the following example of modern day heroism.  Forging Freedom ( Grades 4 and up) The true story of Holocaust rescuer  Jaap Penraat, who saved over 400 lives, Jaap often joins Hudson for this  program. It offers a concrete response to the mandates for teaching the  Holocaust and for character education. Leonardo's Horse ( Grades 2 and up) An introduction to the world of  Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, this program also provides an  opportunity to show the step-by-step process of creating a book, from  original sketch to printed volume. O'Sullivan Stew ( Grades K to 2) Designed for younger age groups, this  program shares the joys of Irish storytelling. Amazon Diary/ Safari Journal ( Grades 4 and up) Based on Hudson's own  travels in the Amazon Rainforest and equatorial Africa, the adventure stories  and the accompanying slide presentation provide an exciting alternative for  addressing issues of indigenous, nonwestern cultures and their respective  environments. It is also an excellent opportunity to stimulate imaginative  journal-keeping. Writing Workshops/ Art workshops ( Grades 4 and up) Workshops can be  arranged to accommodate the schedule and needs of the host. They concentrate  on Hudson's insights as a professional, focusing on issues of generating  inspiration and idea development, and articulating personal expression.