BRING YOUR CLASSROOM TO LIFE
Author Susan Beattie, is conducting Virtual Author “live” Google Meets with pre-taped Field Trips to Wildlife Sanctuaries and Museums that are featured in her books. Each Virtual Author Meet is suitable for entire schools, grade levels, media specialists, or individual classrooms. Each event consists of a 30 minute presentation which includes access to on-location, pre-taped footage of her (sometimes with Luke) at several wildlife sanctuaries and museums listed below where she interviews directors of education while touring their center(s), getting up close to the wildlife and discussing the various wildlife with their stories of rescue and rehabilitation.
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AN INTRO TO SUSAN BEATTIE’S VIRTUAL CLASSROOM & LUKE’S CLUBHOUSE
Susan (with rescue dog Luke) discusses her films, books, and mission for Luke’s Storybook Adventure’s Educational Channel, joining communities together to bring awareness about the heroes young and old who are making a difference in the lives of domestic animals and wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, fostering, volunteering, and caring for their own pets. Susan shares her tips and inspirations as an author and her travel experiences (often with Luke) when researching for her present and future books.
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INTRO TO THE YOUNG EARTH STEWARDS
Meet Bettina, Blakeslee, and Chase with author Susan Beattie and Luke as they discuss their mission of connecting to, caring about, & protecting the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices as it relates to our land, oceans, rivers, lakes, and all living things who inhabit each! These Stewards accompany Susan throughout Palm Beach County, Florida interviewing Wildlife Educators, Environmentalists, Marine Biologists, Scientists, Neuroscientists, and University Professors about their roles in environmental issues and the Florida Restoration Projects of Sponges, Coral, Seagrass, Clams, Oysters, Mussels, Scallops, and many other ocean creatures including the octopus to name just a few.
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LUKE’S APPEARANCES IN SUSAN BEATTIE’S SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS
Susan and Rescue Dog Luke have visited thousands of children in schools for 9 years teaching rescue, adoption, responsibility, and care of Domestic Animals, Wildlife Protection, and Habitat Conservation.
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SUSAN & RESCUE PUPPY LUKE VISIT PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Watch Susan and Luke as they visit the students at Panther Run Elementary School to share “Luke’s Story” and their mission of teaching compassion for all animals. This was their very first presentation, Susan and Luke went on to many Palm Beach County Schools over a 7 year period visiting thousands of students.
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LUKE’S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BOOK “LUKE’S MISSION”
“Luke’s Mission” is narrated by Luke with student Chase D. as Luke’s voice. Luke summarizes his beginning of life with his rescue, adoption, and his experiences in the jewelry store where he became the door greeter for Greg (the young jeweler who adopted him) leading to his adventures in present and future books where he assists in the rescues of domestic animals, wildlife, with the people he meets all over the world. First Edition published in 2021 by Palm Beach Island Publishing LLC, Palm Beach, Florida
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SUSAN BEATTIE & LUKE TOUR PALM BEACH ISLAND SIGHTS IN HER BOOKS
Author Susan Beattie (with Rescue Dog Luke) talks about her books at the jewelry store where Luke became a door greeter for Greg (jeweler) who adopted Luke. Susan & Luke take the viewer on a tour around the Island of Palm Beach to several locations featured in many of her books such as the Kapok Tree, Lake Trail, Flagler Museum, Mizner Fountain, the Beach and more. Susan talks about her research and visits to wildlife sanctuaries and science museums in preparation to write each book: Luke’s Mission, Luke’s Story, Luke’s Orient Express Journey, Luke’s Gold Rush Adventure, Luke’s Shipwreck Treasure Voyage, Luke’s Rainforest Exploration, Luke’s African Safari, and Luke’s Everglades Excursion.
Luke’s Mission
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WRITING “LUKE’S STORY” SUSAN’S 1st BOOK ABOUT RESCUE DOG LUKE
The Making of “Luke’s Story” takes the viewers through the process of writing (the very first book in the series) from inspiration to publication showing author Susan Beattie collaborating with the artist/illustrator and the graphic designer all at work on the book with clips of Luke and Greg in the jewelry store working and playing and scenes of Big Dog Ranch Rescue where Luke was adopted.
Luke’s Story
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SUSAN BEATTIE’S PBS TV INTERVIEW
Susan Beattie talks about literacy and compassion with host Debra Tornaben.
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PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Susan interviews the zoologist as they tour the zoo discussing the wildlife (with up close shots) and their stories of rescue and rehabilitation. Meet Fiona the orphaned jaguar and other wildlife that are featured in her current and future books.
Luke’s Rainforest Exploration
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LION COUNTRY SAFARI
Susan interviews the director of education as she goes on safari through the park discussing the wildlife and their stories of rescue and rehabilitation. Meet Atlas the lion cub son of K’wasi who is featured along with other special wildlife in her book.
Luke’s African Safari
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LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER
Susan interviews the director of education and the film includes live turtles (like Reef featured in her book) and their stories of rescue and rehabilitation.
Luke’s Shipwreck Treasure Voyage
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MCCARTHY'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (Part 1)
Susan interviews the founder as they tour the sanctuary discussing the wildlife (with up close shots) and their stories of rescue and rehabilitation. Meet a macaw, cockatoo, African Grey, Amazon Parrot, Toucan, Kinkajou, Marmoset, Kookaburra, Tortoises, and Two-toed Sloth. Many of these animals and birds are featured in Susan’s current and future books of Luke’s Storybook Adventures like Luke’s Rainforest Exploration, Luke’s Everglades Excursion, and Luke’s African Safari.
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MCCARTHY'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (Part 2)
Susan interviews the founder as they tour the sanctuary discussing the wildlife (with up close shots) and their stories of rescue and rehabilitation. Meet a Jaguar, Tiger, Panther, Snow Leopard, Bobcat, Siberian Lynx, White Tiger, Amur Leopard, Black Leopard, and Clouded Leopard. Many of these animals are featured in Susan’s current and future books of Luke’s Storybook Adventures like Luke’s Rainforest Exploration, Luke’s Everglades Excursion, and Luke’s African Safari.
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MCCARTHY'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (Part 3)
Susan interviews the founder as they tour the sanctuary discussing the wildlife (with up close shots) and their stories of rescue and rehabilitation. Learn how Mark came to Florida from Michigan at the age of 16 with $5.00 and a bag of rattlesnakes to get a job at the Miami Serpentarium. See some of the over 100 snakes including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Colombian Boa Constrictor, Russel’s Viper, Burmese Python, Albino Burmese Python, Cobra, and more. The Burmese Python is featured in Susan’s Everglades Excursion as the invasive species.
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BUSCH WILDLIFE CENTER Part ONE
Susan interviews the Executive Director about Hannibal the American Bald Eagle (animal ambassador at the sanctuary) discussing his rescue and amazing rehabilitation.
Luke’s Everglades Excursion
Luke’s Gold Rush Adventure
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BUSCH WILDLIFE CENTER Part TWO
Susan interviews the Hospital Director about the amazing rescue and rehabilitation of Arvy the pelican after being found in the freezing waters of the Connecticut River.
Luke’s Everglades Excursion
Luke’s Gold Rush Adventure
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RESCUE-LIFE SANCTUARY
Susan interviews the founder to discuss the rescue and life of the lovable Quackers the goose with scenes of the many other rescued farm animals.
Luke’s Orient Express
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PEGGY ADAM'S ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
Meet Bettina (Luke’s Clubhouse Star of July/August) as she picks up her 4th foster kitten and discusses with Susan the importance of fostering.
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FLORIDA RESCUE RANCH
Susan interviews the founder of Florida Rescue Ranch and the Founder of Rescue-Life Sanctuary about the rescue of Zenny the Zonkey & Gloria the Camel with scenes of other rescued donkeys.
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SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER
Susan interviews the director of education as they tour the center with its exhibits on the Everglades, Space, Ocean, and Dinosaurs as they relate to current and future books.
Luke’s Everglades Excursion
Luke’s Space Odyssey
Luke’s Dinosaur Expedition
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MEET A LITTLE GIRL & HER PONY CHRISTOPHER
Meet Drew and her pony Christopher with Children’s Author Susan Beattie as she demonstrates how to prepare this darling pony before and after riding, giving him the love and care he needs making this a very special human-animal bond.
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“LUKE’S WESTERN ADVENTURE”
Join Susan and Luke on a photo/video presentation as she narrates her trip in their custom van called the “Luke-Mobile” from Palm Beach, Florida to Aspen, Colorado where they visited museums and historical places depicting the women, men, children, and Native Americans of the West. They also share their mountain adventures.
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“THE INSPIRATION FOR LUKE’S STORYBOOK ADVENTURES”
Susan narrates a photo/video presentation about her preparation for writing each book including making storyboards, research, travels, and visits to wildlife sanctuaries, accredited zoos, and science museums in preparation to write each book.
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“LUKE’S EASTERN SEABOARD ADVENTURE”
Join Luke and Susan on a photo/video presentation to music as Susan and Luke travel in their custom van called the “Luke-Mobile” from Palm Beach Florida to Nova Scotia Canada visiting wildlife sanctuaries, museums, and historical places along the way. Luke comes face to face with a Beluga Whale, Penguins, and Seals who showed off for him at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
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AUTHOR SUSAN BEATTIE & LUKE “LUKE’S PLIMOTH PLANTATION TOUR”
Susan (with rescue dog Luke) tour an English Village and Plantation called Plimoth Patuxet, a living history museum in Plymouth Massachusetts where they talk to a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. They learn interesting facts from a Pilgrim about the two dogs (a Mastiff and an English Springer Spaniel) who accompanied a young Mayflower passenger for the long voyage from England to the New World.
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SHERIFF DEPUTY, K9 THERAPY DOGS & SUSAN VISIT TIMBER TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PART 1)
Susan interviews Deputy W. Feaman (for the students) where he discusses the K9’s job of giving care, compassion, and love to someone in distress or who has suffered a traumatic experience and the training they go through. Deputy Feaman and his special dogs also visit hospitals, nursing homes, and PBSO supported events.
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SHERIFF DEPUTY, K9 THERAPY DOGS & SUSAN VISIT TIMBER TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PART 2)
Susan interviews Deputy W. Feaman (for the students) where he discusses the K9’s job of giving care, compassion, and love to someone in distress or who has suffered a traumatic experience and the training they go through. Deputy Feaman and his special dogs also visit hospitals, nursing homes, and PBSO supported events.
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LAGOONFEST WEST PALM BEACH, Fl with SUSAN BEATTIE & LUKE
SUSAN and LUKE talk to the many conservation exhibitors at Lagoonfest and view the release of a rescued and rehabilitated bird by Busch Wildlife Center.
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RESCUE DOG “LUKE” HAVING FUN
Luke is always playful and sometimes mischievous. When filming Luke’s Adventures, he loves to spin, roll, splash, run, scratch, find clams, and even pick apples.
Want to see more about Luke and his adventures? Be sure to check out his travel VLOGs too!
Author Visits are so important because while I can do an awesome reading of a story, I am limited to my own personal knowledge of the book. When you invite the author in, you get their perspective and so much more!
-Shannon Culp, Media Specialist