Wyatt gives readings, talks, and workshops regionally and nationally. She offers workshops in combination with programs—a reading with a writing workshop, a poetry workshop with a yoga class (poetry and poetry-in-motion!). Here's a list of services and programs.
Hesston College
Hesston College
She has worked with youngsters of all ages, from grade school through Ph.D candidates, kids through seniors—and one reading dog. For a sampling of past appearances, click here.
Featured Speaker/Visiting Author:
Selected Conferences
William Stafford Centennial Celebration, Opening Address, Washburn University, Topeka, KS
The Kansas City Public Library, Truman Auditorium, Kansas City, MO
Kansas Museum of History, Topeka, KS
National Library Week Writer-in-Residence, Pioneer Memorial Library, Colby, KS
Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, Salina, KS
Camp Bluebird for those living with cancer, Parkville, MO
The Pomegranate Series, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
The Simpson House Series, Kansas City, MO
The Kansas City Artists Coalition, Kansas City, MO
National Speakers Association, Kansas City, MO
The Small Press Center, New York, NY
Selected Schools
Pembroke Hill School, Kansas City, MO
Cunningham School, Cunningham, KS
Leawood Elementary School, Leawood, KS
Brookwood Elementary School, Leawood, KS
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School, Overland Park, KS
Trailwood Elementary School, Overland Park, KS
Stilwell Elementary School, Stilwell, KS
Roeland Park Elementary School, Mission, KS
Gracemor Elementary School, Kansas City, MO
Pinkerton Elementary School, Kansas City, MO
Dorothy Moody Elementary School, Overland Park, KS
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School, Kansas City, MO
Gladstone Academy, Kansas City, MO
Paseo Academy for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO
Selected Radio Interviews
KPR, Interviewed by Kaye McIntyre
NPR, New Letters on the Air, Poets Laureate program, with Angela Elam
WHBU-AM, Interviewed by Leland Franklin, Indianapolis, IN
WEXT-FM , Interviewed by Shawn Michaels, Milwaukee, MN
WPHM-AM , Interviewed by Paul Miller, Detroit, MI
KBYG-AM, Interviewed by Brian Michaelz, El Paso, TX
WBZ-AM, Interviewed by Deb Lawler, Boston, MA
WBSM-AM, Interviewed by Pete Braley, Providence, RI
WOBM-FM, Interviewed by Lisa Leonard, Monmouth, NJ
WGBR-AM, Interviewed by Wayne Alley, Raleigh, NC
KCMN-AM, Interviewed by Tron Simpson, Colorado Springs, CO
WACK-AM, Interviewed by Larry Ann Evans, Rochester, NY
WICO-AM, Interviewed by Bill Reddish, Salisbury, MD
WZYX-AM, Interviewed by Jeff Pennington, Nashville, TN
KPQ-AM, Interviewed by Ken Johannessen, Seattle, WA
ABC Network (national), The Owen Spann Show
ABC Network (national), The Karen Grant Show
WJR, Detroit, MI
KIRO, Seattle, WA
Jubilee Radio Network (national)
KKFI, Kansas City, MO
KAJX, Interviewed by John Noonan, Aspen, CO
WPON, Art in the Air Poetry Winners, Detroit, MI
Star 102, Sunday Star Magazine with Laurie Roberts, Kansas City, MO
Selected Television Appearances
Oklahoma Public Television, Writing Outloud, Tulsa, OK
WOR-TV, The Joe Franklin Show, New York, NY
KCTV5, The Early Show with Carolyn Long, Kansas City area
News Five at Noon, Kansas City area
FOX-4, Morning News, Kansas City area
KMBC, News at Five with Karen Kornacki, Kansas City area
WDAF-TV, Midday with Gary Lezak, Kansas City area
KOTV, Noon Update, Tulsa, OK
JCCC, It's Our Community, 30-minute interview with Dr. Mary Cohen, Kansas City
NYC cable, Dance On, 30-minute interview with Billy McClain, New York, NY
Big ideas from little ones
Big ideas from little ones
Contact Wyatt about your needs. To help fund a visit, Poets & Writers offers grants to bring listed authors (Wyatt is one) to a wider audience. Click here for more information.
To help with publicity, here's Wyatt's media kit with author photo, cover of Wyatt’s newest book, and sample press release.
Reviews | Comments
"It was absolutely wonderful to have a poet of her caliber....'Letters from Home: Writing from the Body' was an extraordinary journey into the landscape of the senses. The combination of guided imagery and experiential prompts produced a deep and at times startling awareness of the synergistic relationship between mind, body, and the mystery sometimes referred to as soul."
—Maril Crabtree, director of education, the writers place
"Absolutely delightful....The younger students were enchanted with the storytelling sessions; the older students were motivated by the classroom writing lessons. Without exception, our students and staff were pleased. Our students are stronger, more creative writers due to this opportunity."
—Diane Feeley, principal, santa fe trail elementary school
"Children truly turn into writers right before your eyes....a must-do for any school in which 'improving written language' is an area of emphasis. Cultural Arts monies will be well spent, ensuring lasting results."
"Suffice to say, the Townleys are extraordinary people—talented and successful writers, well versed about contemporary poetry as well as fiction and journalism, passionate about their craft, compassionate toward their students....The students consistently raved about them."
—Ann Slegman, director, writers in the schools
"Outstanding work....an excellent program for our students. I would highly recommend Wyatt Townley to other schools seeking to help students improve their writing skills."
—Doug Harris, principal, leawood elementary school
Eisenhower Presidential Library
Hesston College
Big ideas from little ones