School Visits
Thank you for your interest! I know there are many wonderful authors and presenters out there, and I am honored to be considered by your school. Connecting with kids, educators, librarians, and parents is my favorite part of being an author!
Full-Day Visit:
The following is an example of what a full-day author visit might look like. There are many other ways to structure the visit, though, and I will work with you to make it the best visit for your school’s needs!
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Author Presentation: (all school)
- Includes slides
- Introduces myself and my journey to becoming an author
- Explains my research & writing process
- Provides overview of all books I have written or insight into a particular book of your school’s choosing
- Emphasizes collaborative nature of publication & working with an illustrator
- Q&A
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Small Group Workshops: (3-4 max)
- Smaller workshops give us an opportunity to practice writing and research skills. Examples of workshop themes include: writing poetry, creating art for social justice, nonfiction writing, historical research, generating story ideas, character voice, writing from nature, etc. I am happy to adjust to focus on certain aspects of writing or research that best fit your curriculum. Workshops are designed and adapted to incorporate Common Core standards for the appropriate grade level(s).
- For PreK & K this time can be used as a storytime & Q&A
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Book Signing:
- It works well to tack this on to the workshop time.
- All students will leave with a bookmark, and if any book orders were placed, this is the time I will personalize those, as well. I can help facilitate book orders if you do not yet have a procedure in place.
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Lunch with Students:
- I am happy to eat lunch with students and/or teachers, and suggest that this include not only students who love to read or write, but also some who don’t (yet) or who struggle with it.
Half-Day Visit:
Again, I am happy to work with you to make the best possible arrangement for your school, but an example of an effective half-day visit might include one of the following options:
- A general assembly and one workshop
- Two workshops
- Two interactive presentations (author presentation plus a group activity)
Virtual Visits:
- Virtual visits are possible and likewise can be structured to fit your school’s needs.
Rates:
Maine:
- Full-day visit: $1000
- Half-day visit: $500
+ mileage if location is more than 100 miles from Bangor and lodging if more than two hours away
New England:
- Full-day visit: $1100
- Half-day visit: $550
+ mileage and lodging
Other States & Countries:
- Full-day visit: $1200
- Half-day visit*: $600
+ lodging and airfare/travel expenses
*half-day visits only available if 2 or more are booked. For example, two schools in the area might work together to each book one half-day visit.
Mileage:
The first 100 miles are free. After that I ask for the standard mileage rate (2024: 67 cents per mile).
Virtual visit:
- Varies based on length, please contact me to inquire
Thank you!
Please contact me with any further questions or to begin making arrangements.
I am thrilled to be a part of the Island Readers & Writers author and illustrator team here in Maine.