Classroom visits by author and illustrator
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL VISITS
Our events include
- How we made the book interactive presentation
- Illustrator drawing demonstration
- Story time read aloud
- Questions and curiosity
- Book signing
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Materials needed
- Drawing surface
- Paper or notebook
- Pen, pencil, marker, or crayon
The author and illustrator provide
- PDF and JPG files customized for school community promotions
- PDF customized for book pre-orders to be distributed or emailed to parents
- PDF of word search extension activity
- PDF of coloring activity
- Link to Video book of Read Island provided by the Described and Captioned Media Program of the Department of Education.
- Signed, personalized books shipped to the school in advance of the event
- Three virtual presentations of approximately 30-40 minutes each, tailored to K-2 audience or other age group as needed
The school, PTA or event sponsor provide
- Advanced notice to teachers and parents about the event
- Classroom familiarity with the book(s) prior to the event
- Purchased copies of the book(s) for the school and/or classroom teacher(s)
- Support for circulation and collection of pre-order forms and payments
- Bulk purchase of book(s) either collectively by parents or by school/organization
- Author honorarium based on scope and location of event(s)
Questions? Contact us at hello@myreadisland.com or at (970) 390-5159