All prices are adjustable and can be combined to fit specific needs. Here is my baseline package pricing. Travel expenses may need to be included in pricing for long distance presentations.
*Virtual classroom visit: $50**
includes read aloud of book and Q&A in a 30-45 minute presentation.
** Prices vary depending on length and schedule. I try to make most visits fit outside of my work schedule as an educator. Please contact me if you have questions or want to put your name on my list of possible virtual visits.
*One classroom visit: $100
includes a read aloud and/or activity adjusted to specific age groups and classroom needs.
*Small package: $300
a half day to include an assembly (no longer than an hour) and 1 classroom visit (which can combine two classrooms if they’re similar in age). The classroom visit can include a craft for the very young ages or a writing exercise and will be about an hour. I can adjust if we want to add on more classrooms for a fee.
*Big package: $500
a full day to include 1-2 assemblies (no longer than an hour each; one for younger kiddos, one for older students) and 3-4 classroom visits. Again I can adjust activity to specific class needs. (1 assembly, 4 classroom visits OR 2 assemblies, 3 classroom visits). Total of 5 presentations in one day.
*Literacy night/Evening event: $200
includes 1-2 presentations for rotating groups or 1 presentation and other activities (i.e., book signing, craft stations, etc.).
*COUPON PRICE: $500
If two schools are close to one another and each want to do a small package, I’d be willing to reduce the price to accommodate both of them. They can split the price and each pay $250 (as long as one is willing to do a morning and the other an afternoon, so I can get from one location to the next).
How to Raise Money to Pay Your Author
I am an educator and know that it isn’t easy for teachers. I do not ask to be paid to add stress, but because I am an educator I know the value of reaching children with a unique experience. I’m also spending time to prepare specific presentations for you that will be engaging and beneficial for each school.
Here is a list of things that can help you find the funds as I never expect a teacher to pay out of pocket.
-Ask your administrator. They often have funds for literacy activities. They may also know of other ways to raise funds.They may not want to fund it all, but it never hurts to ask.
-Ask your PTO or PTA.
-Reach out to local businesses. If your school has a business partner or family connection, ask them to sponsor an author visit. Check with your local bookstore as they might be willing to chip in with an author signing.
-Ask local community organizations that help with students’ learning and/or reading. (The Sylvan Learning Center helped to fund a Literacy Night in a community I visited once.)
-Talk to your librarian. They may know of opportunities to partner with library associations or even other librarians. (I did an event with 7 different school librarians working together and it was incredible.)
-Apply for a Grant. Each state and many communities have grants that specialize in literacy or enrichment.
-Do a GoFundMe. There are many on there that you can model yours after.
-Hold a fundraiser.
I am always willing to work with schools to help find a way to make this happen.
