There's nothing better
than the excitement
of getting kids hooked on books.
That’s why
I can’t wait to
return to the classroom!
The FAQS,
Meet-the-Author Video,
and downloads on this page
help you make the most of your author visit.
author visit FAQs
How can I learn more and schedule a visit?
Click the green box below.
Add Author Visit to the subject line, and ask away.
Can't wait to meet YOU and YOUR students!
Click the green box below.
Add Author Visit to the subject line, and ask away.
Can't wait to meet YOU and YOUR students!
What grades do you visit?
* Grades K-4
* AP high-school English (discuss writing, editing, publishing)
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How many students do you work with? * Groups of up to 60 students at one time * Larger groups on occasion, with your additional support |
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How long are your visits?
25-30 minutes for Kdg, Gr. 1
30-45 minutes for Grades 2-4
Up to 60 minutes for AP high-school English
What do your visits include?
* Interactive group work
* Author Q&As
*Readings
* Book Signings
* Crafts/Extension activities
How can I prepare for an author visit?
1. Tell me about your group's needs and literacy goals.
2. Help students get to know the author.
* Find 9 fun facts about Cat at MEET CAT HERE
* Download a kid-friendly AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY HERE
* Older students: Watch my 3-minute VIDEO, I Am a Writer HERE
3. Read, discuss my book beforehand with the children.
4. Brainstorm a list of questions for an author.
5. Ask parents for permission to photograph children, so I may showcase kids' photos, drawings and stories on this website.
6. Download
your author visit CHECKLIST HERE
7. Download
your AUTHOR VISIT FLYER HERE
8. I appreciate the opportunity to offer my signed books for
sale to your students.
1. Tell me about your group's needs and literacy goals.
2. Help students get to know the author.
* Find 9 fun facts about Cat at MEET CAT HERE
* Download a kid-friendly AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY HERE
* Older students: Watch my 3-minute VIDEO, I Am a Writer HERE
3. Read, discuss my book beforehand with the children.
4. Brainstorm a list of questions for an author.
5. Ask parents for permission to photograph children, so I may showcase kids' photos, drawings and stories on this website.
6. Download
your author visit CHECKLIST HERE
7. Download
your AUTHOR VISIT FLYER HERE
8. I appreciate the opportunity to offer my signed books for
sale to your students.
What regions do you visit?
North Carolina: Research Triangle Park, Triad & Coastal Regions
Connecticut: Fairfield County
New York: Putnam & Westchester Counties
Pennsylvania: York County
ANYWHERE with a Skype virtual visit!
North Carolina: Research Triangle Park, Triad & Coastal Regions
Connecticut: Fairfield County
New York: Putnam & Westchester Counties
Pennsylvania: York County
ANYWHERE with a Skype virtual visit!
What are your fees?
I don't charge for author visits beyond an honorarium for travel, so I ask your support in any or all of the following ways:
* Follow me on Facebook HERE
* Post an honest review of my book on Amazon HERE
* Join my Readers' Room Team HERE:
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