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Also Available! 

A free activity and discussion guide for teachers, librarians, and book clubs. Click on the image to download.

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I'm available for both in-person and virtual visits with elementary, middle, and high school-aged groups. Note that Madsi the True is best suited for grades 3-7, while Being Ace is best suited for grades 8-12.

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My offered presentations include:

  • The Power of Storytelling: A look at my own publishing journey, along with a discussion of how sharing the right story, at the right time, can lend strength to both the audience and storyteller. Optional activity: Students create an adventure story together.

  • Yesterday's Folklore for Today's Readers: A discussion of why old folktales continue to enchant--and empower!--young readers. Old stories can still contain valuable truths... or, even better, motivate young readers to ask questions that can help them unearth new truths. Optional Activity: Students design their own folklore creatures. 

  • Fantasy Books and SEL: Fantasy books are an excellent tool for developing SEL skills as the narratives explore real-world questions and challenges in a new environment... and therefore, enable readers to develop fresh insights and perspectives. Optional Activity: Students write a pen-pal letter to one of the characters in the book, OR create their own book of truths.

  • Fantasy Worldbuilding - Drafting from the Blank Page: A step-by-step walkthrough of questions writers should ask themselves while creating their own fantasy world for a story. Optional Activity: Students can begin developing their own unique world, OR create a map of a world all their own.

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Presentations can be tailored to best match the needs of a grade level or a school's curriculum!

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Honorarium

  • One-hour engagement and book signing: $150 (*plus travel expenses)

  • Half-day engagement including two presentations and book signing: $300 (*plus travel expenses)

  • Full-day engagement including three presentations and book signing: $500 (*plus travel expenses)

  • Virtual visits: $100/hour

  • 20-minute Q&A virtual visits are free for classes and book clubs who have read Madsi the True or Being Ace.

*Travel expenses are applicable to visits more than an hour drive from Hartford, CT.

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Ordering Books

Books for school or library events can be arranged through River Bend Bookshop or your local bookstore.

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For special discounts on bulk sales:

  • Madsi the True: Contact Simon & Schuster Special Sales at (866) 506-1949 or email: business (at) simonandschuster (dot) com

  • Being Ace: Contact MPS Distribution Center at (888) 330-8477 or email: orders (at) mpsvirginia (dot) com

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Ready to book? Have more questions? Reach out through the button below!

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