School Reading Visits Available!

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Bringing Stories to Life in Your Classroom​​

I'm delighted to visit schools throughout the area to share the joy of reading with young learners! These interactive reading sessions create magical moments that inspire children to fall in love with books while bringing stories to life through engaging storytelling.

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What I Offer

• Interactive Story Time Sessions - Dynamic readings that captivate young audiences through expressive voices, character interactions, and audience participation. Each session is tailored to age-appropriate content that sparks imagination and encourages discussion.
   

• Author Insights - Students gain behind-the-scenes glimpses into the writing and illustration process, learning how stories come to life from initial idea to finished book. This peek into creativity often inspires young writers and artists.
   

• Q&A Sessions - Children love asking questions about characters, story inspiration, and the writing journey. These conversations foster critical thinking and help students see authors as real people with relatable experiences.
   

Perfect For

• Classroom visits during reading time or special literacy events

• Library programs and reading celebrations

• Book fairs and literary festivals

• Reading Week activities and author celebrations

• Summer reading programs and literacy initiatives
   

Age Groups

Programming is available for various age ranges, with content and presentation style adapted to engage:

• Pre-K and Kindergarten (ages 4-6)

• Elementary grades (ages 7-8)

• Mixed age groups for family and community events
   

Scheduling Your Visit

Visits can be scheduled throughout the school year with flexible timing to accommodate your classroom schedule. Sessions typically run one hour including the Q&A, perfect for maintaining young attention spans while delivering maximum engagement.

What's Included:

• Engaging story presentation

• Interactive discussion

• Take-home activity suggestions

• Autographed books for those who pre-order - books are delivered during the class visit.

• Bookmarks
   

Getting Started

To arrange a school visit, please contact me with your preferred dates, grade levels, and any specific curriculum connections you'd like to explore. I'm happy to work with teachers, librarians, and parent volunteers to create an unforgettable literary experience for your students.
 

Ready to inspire young readers? Let's bring the magic of storytelling directly to your classroom and show children that books truly are gateways to adventure, learning, and imagination.
 

Travel radius and scheduling details available upon request. Special arrangements can be made for multiple schools or district-wide events.