School Visits
I enjoy visiting schools and present up to four 45-minutes sessions per day.
During each presentation I share:
- how I became an author
- an Apollo quiz with fascinating details from my books
- how my book Astronaut Annie soared to the Space Station
- an *amazing* science experiment
- how a book is made (including research & edits)
- a behind-the-scenes video of what authors really do
- and answers to all student questions (Yes, all of them!)
Use form below to inquire about fees & dates:
Notes From Teachers & Students
Out and About
A lovely White House welcome from Middlefork School
Jill Berry,
Media Center Director, Elm School
“We had a faculty meeting this morning and I can't even begin to express how impressed our principal was with your event! The kids and teacher are still talking about it. You've truly encouraged so many children in so many ways!”
“I wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your author Skype session. You did a wonderful job connecting with the students and sharing your writing process. I especially appreciate your encouragement to the students to not give up and keep practicing their writing.
This was truly the highlight of our school year! We look forward to your new books!”
Lecia Avey,
RJ Elementary, Metlakatla Alaska
Wonderful letters from Mrs. Groncki's 3rd grade at Kildeer Elementary
Colorful "Thank You" note from Adler School
Thanks for inviting me!
Adler Elementary School
Alta Vista Montessori
Ascension Elementary
Aspen Elementary School
Banting Elementary School
Barbara's Bookstore
Barnes & Noble, Vernon Hills
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
Butterfield School
Canterbury Elementary
Cherokee Elementary
Chicago Children's Museum
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Clearview Elementary
Compass Point Homeschool
Cook Memorial Library
Copeland Manor School
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Country Meadows School
Country Trails School
Countryside Elementary
Crocodile Pie Bookstore
Cross Lutheran School
Eaton Elementary
Eccles Elementary
Edison School
Elm School
Euclid Elementary
Everett Elementary
Fernback Science Center
Fields School
Ford Elementary
Fremont Library
Fremont School
Glacier Ridge Elementary
Glen Flora Elementary
Glen Grove School
Glendale Primary School
Goodrich Elementary
Greenbrier Elementary
Harrison School
Hickory Point Elementary
Highland Middle School
Highland Park Library
Hoffman School
Holly Springs Elementary
Hope Institute
Il Illinois Reading Council
Illinois Young Author's Conf.
Indian Knoll Elementary
IRA Conference
ISLMA Conference
Ivy Hall School
James C. Bush Elementary
Jefferson School
Johnsburg School
Johnson Elementary
Kildeer Elementary
Kinder Korner Preschool
The King's Academy
Lake Forest Country Day
Libertyville Homeschool
Landmark Elementary
Lily Lake Elementary
Little River Elementary
Longfellow Elementary
Mackeben Elementary
Madison Elementary
McHenry Library
Meadowview Elementary
Model School
Mt. Prospect Elementary
NSTA Conference
National Book Festival
NEA Read Across America
Oak Grove Elementary
Parkside Elementary
Prairie Crossing Elementary
Politics & Prose Bookstore
RJ Elementary
Rockland School
Royston Elementary
Sheridan School
Spring Meadows
St. Gabriel School
St. John’s Lutheran School
Stephens Intermediate School
Sycamore Elementary
West Elementary
Westgate School
Westbrook Elementary
Westfield School
Woodbridge Library
Woodview School
Zion Benton Library
Reading to 300 children, Read Across America Day,
Navy Pier, Chicago
Letters from The Throop School in NY using Common Core Standards rubric CCSW1.1 & CCSW1.5
“Thank you so much for coming. It was a fabulous day for all of us. You did a wonderful job of combining your story, how to research, how books are made, and lots of humor that kept the kids enjoying your presentation.
One of the strengths of your visit is the power of the books you have written.”
Tiffany Maronpot,
3rd grade teacher, Stroudsburg Elem.
Cards from Mr. Pepitone's Class, Mount Prospect Elementary, NH
Group photo during a Skype visit
Illinois Young Authors' Conference
"Thank You" letters from Sheridan School students
Prairie Crossing's awesome Thank Yous
Presenting COUNTDOWN at the National Book Festival, Washington DC
The awesome Anderson's Bookshop
Politics and Prose Bookstore
warmly welcomes COUNTDOWN
Sharing A COMPUTER CALLED KATHERINE on ABC Windy City Live
Group photo during a Skype visit
