Energize your students with an author visit and program!
As an award-winning children's book author, I know how to tell an engaging story. I'm passionate about the topics I writes about, and when I visits your classroom, your students will be inspired by that passion!
My programs are tailored specifically for each grade level I present to, with age-appropriate concepts, key points and information designed to keep my audience engaged and involved with ideas and skills that children can use in their everyday lives.
Students and teachers attending the program will receive a free bookmark, and access to free activity sheets that reinforce the concepts of the program.
Click on the link below to learn more about scheduling an author visit for your school or organization.
Just a few program options...
BACKYARD CRITTERS & CREATURES
1st Grade - 5th Grade
This exciting program, based on the award-winning children's book, encourages kids to discover the incredible world of nature right outside their door. Along with safe explorer tips, fun facts, and discovery techniques, this book is designed to set children on the path to discovering the beauty all around us. All terms and concepts are designed to reinforce elementary school science curriculum.
TODAY I LEARNED ABOUT BIRDS
Pre-K - 2nd Grade
Based on the award-winning book, in this program children will discover the diversity of bird shapes, colors, and sizes. They’ll learn what birds eat, how to attract birds to their yards, and the different birds they can see in the yard, neighborhood, and local parks. All terms and concepts are designed to reinforce elementary school science curriculum.
DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE VOICE
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
it all started with the photographs! In this fun and engaging presentation I take the kids along on my journey as a photographer and eventual author. Based on my award-winning nature books and travel books, this program is designed to get kids excited about creative writing and give them the tools to discover their own creative voice.
What to Expect
In-person presentations are 30-45 minutes in length with time for questions afterwards. Presentations work best in a classroom, library, or lunchroom setting.
Presentations are interactive and age appropriate, featuring my award-winning nature photos that always get "ohhs" and "awws" from the kids.
PRIOR TO MY VISIT
Schools will be given author information sheets and preorder forms. I will sign all the preordered books for the kids. Books can also be preordered from my website. Consider asking your PTO to sponsor my visit and provide each child with a copy of my book. Wholesale discounts are available for bulk purchases of 30 copies or more.
I will provide your school with a prerecorded video introducing the kids to my books and giving them a tease to what we'll be discussing. OR, we can schedule a live zoom meeting.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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A smart board or projector with screen that can be hooked up to my computer
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A microphone for presenting to groups larger than 50 people
FEES & EXPENSES
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$300 for single presentation
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$500 for half day (up to 3 presentations
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$750 for full day (up to 5 presentations)
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Travel expenses (gas, lodging, meals) for locations further than 2 hours away from Victoria, Texas
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Travel fees can be split between different groups in the same general area