School Visits

I love visiting schools and getting excited about books and reading with children. I generally book visits for October and April. It's wise to book at least six months in advance. Planning that far out will give you ample time to acquaint your students with my books.

If they've read some of my books by the time I arrive, we begin the visit as old friends and it only gets better.

My program:

My books and programs are designed for grades K-5. Depending on the age of the class, I begin with my Early Readers, work through my chapter books, and end up with my middle grade novels.

I tell them about my life, the writing process, and where I get my ideas. We moan and groan together about revision and writer's block, and why we love the books we all do. I ask them lots of questions, too, so they understand that the lives they're living are material for their own writing.

I'd be happy to send interested teachers and media directors an in-depth description of my programs, how I gear them to specific grades, and my rates. You can email me at my website email and tell me when you'd like me to visit, how many grades you'd like me to talk to, and any other details about your school you feel are important.

I've done visits from a half-day to several days. I've talked to grades K-5 in small groups in individual classrooms, to larger groups in the Media Center, auditorium or even the gymnasium.

For more information or to ask questions, please email me. I'll get back to you asap.

Thanks for your interest in me and my books. You and your students are the people I write for.