Listen to Dale's interview with Debbie Alan from www.OnTheHomeStretch.com below. Please note there are two parts to his interview.
Dale R. Christopher Presents The Life and Times of Matt Christopher
The Person: Dale Christopher is the son of the prolific author Matt Christopher who has written well over 130 sports stories for kids. Dale is a New York State Certified Teacher and a member of the New York State Reading Association and the Children’s Literature Connection.
He is a performer for the Arts in Education programs in New York State BOCES areas.
He has performed in schools across the country. He was featured on National Public Radio’s show “All in the Game”, and ESPN Radio in St. Louis, MO, and was on ABC in Albany, NY and a visiting author at the I-READ Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dale has been touring the country encouraging readers and nonreaders to read, through his Dad’s books. He is listed in the Little-Brown Children’s Book Publishing Company, Author’s and Illustrators catalogue. In October 2004, Dale's first book Behind the Desk With… Matt Christopher, was published. (Little Brown). A biography of his Dad.
The Program: Dale’s stories include periods of his Dad’s life and how he started writing. He also talks about the process of writing and his own involvement working with his Dad. Dale talks emphasize his father’s life values and the many joys of reading. He brings precious mementos to share with his audience and wears a vintage 1938 New York Yankee uniform, depicting the era that his Dad played for a semiprofessional New York Yankees team.
Dale will talk to students from “K” through Middle School (his best audiences are 3rd grade and above) and has even talked to high school students and adult civic groups. His talks last approximately 60 minutes, which includes 10 to 15 minutes for questions and answers.
Equipment: Dale’s needs are simple: a microphone, a table large enough to hold a typewriter, books and other mementos and an area to hang two banners.
Book Sales and Autographing: Discounts on books can be made available with substantial notice. There is no charge for autographing sessions.
To learn more about Dale's talk, click below
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Past and Upcoming Events: 2008
Johnsburg Central School
North Creek, NY
Brookside Elementary School
Allendale, NJ
Scales Elementary School
Brentwood, Tennessee
Sidney Central School
Sidney, NY
Otsego Elementary School
Otsego Library Festival
Dix Hills, NY
2007
Broadalbin-Perth Intermediate School
Broadalbin, NY
Boardman Elementary School
Oceanside, New York
Jefferson Elementary School
Succasunna, NJ
Elsmere Elementary School
Delmar, NY
Wheeler Elementary School
Spring Valley, New York
Yulee Elementary School
Yulee, Florida (September)
Barstow Memorial School
Chittenden, Vermont (October)
Whiting Elementary School
Whiting, New Jersey (October)
Manchester Township Elementary School
Manchester, New Jersey (October)
Ridgeway Elementary School
Manchester, New Jersey (October)
2006
Crestline Elementary School Birmingham, AL
Elm Hill School Springfield, VT
Community Learning Center
Manlius, New York
2005
North Miami Public Library North Miami, FL
Saratoga Springs Public Lib Saratoga Springs, NY
Clough Pike Elementary School Cincinnati, OH
Fort Plain Elementary School Fort Plain, NY
2004
Thomas D. Greg School Indianapolis, IN
Broadalbin Middle School Broadalbin, NY
Whitehall Elementary School Whitehall, NY
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He has performed in schools across the country. He was featured on National Public Radio’s show “All in the Game”, and ESPN Radio in St. Louis, MO, and was on ABC in Albany, NY and a visiting author at the I-READ Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dale has been touring the country encouraging readers and nonreaders to read, through his Dad’s books. He is listed in the Little-Brown Children’s Book Publishing Company, Author’s and Illustrators catalogue. In October 2004, Dale's first book 
Dale will talk to students from “K” through Middle School (his best audiences are 3rd grade and above) and has even talked to high school students and adult civic groups. His talks last approximately 60 minutes, which includes 10 to 15 minutes for questions and answers.
