School Visits
As an advocate for children’s literacy and art I enjoy the opportunity to share my passion for reading and writing with students! During my school visits I read my books, share my main character dolls, and teach art drawings. Readings are interactive where I ask the students to participate. I will also answer Q&As.
For K-2 grades I offer artwork tutorials and/or free coloring pages.
For third grade and older I offer PowerPoint presentations on the following topics:
How to come up with an idea
How to build a story
How to edit a story
How to write in rhyme
How to write in poetry
Washington State Schools
I am available for school visits a two-hour drive from Bellingham, WA. Most visits are 1-2 hours ranging from $200 to $400. More info here.
Virtual Visits
For schools outside of the area virtual visits can be reading and a Q&A or can include one of the options above. Virtual visits are 1 hour and cost $100. Here is an example of a virtual Q&A I did with Second Star the Right Books.
Out of State Schools and Under-Served Schools
For out of state schools with funds I charge $1000-$2500 for an in-person visit depending on location. For under-served schools, I work with teachers and librarians to raise funds for me to visit with part of the funds used to buy paperback versions of my books for the students.
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School Visits
School visits can be by classroom or in a gym. I find younger students participate best when they sit close to me while I read my books.
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Coloring Pages
I offer coloring pages from my books as well as activities for how to draw an umbrella or how to draw a cowboy hat or decorating masks.
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Character Dolls
I share dolls of the main characters in my books. Younger students are more tactile so they love to touch the dolls after I read the books.
