Author Visits

Making learning fun & effective!

Virtual Author Visits 

Virtual visits work best with just one class or a small group of students and last about 30 minutes

Virtual Presentation: $500

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Virtual visits consist of:

• ice-breaker activities + book reading + Q & A session​​

​Use the button below to fill out an inquiry form & book your visit!​

In-Person Author Visits 

Options:​

• Short Presentations ($500): 1 session (60-minutes) 

• Half-day Presentations ($850): Up to 3 sessions (45-60 minutes each)

• Full-day Presentations ($1000): Up to 4 sessions (30-60 minutes each)​​

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If a school is a significant distance from her home (DMV area), additional funding is requested for travel and lodging

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Presentation types:

Large groups:

• student assembly​ (interactive presentation related to the book's travel theme + parent/caregiver educational materials)

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Small groups:

• in-class interactive book reading (sensory exploration + take-home gift + parent/caregiver educational materials)

• workshop​ (book reading + a hands-on activity related to the book's travel theme + take-home gift + parent/caregiver educational materials)

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Add-Ons:

• staff training or workshop

• hands-on activity or craft

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Use the button below to fill out an inquiry form & book your visit!

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​Reach out to discuss options for smaller budgets​

• Announce the author visit 1-2 months in advance

• At least 4 weeks before the visit, pre-order books and make them available for students to purchase

• Books can be purchased here  or on Amazon

• If your school can only purchase from approved vendors, contact Dr. Kearney at least 8 weeks in advance so that this process can be completed in enough time to order and receive your books prior to the visit!​

• Coordinate with Dr. Kearney to make sure enough book copies will be available for your students to get signed

  • If orders are placed and payment is collected at least 4 weeks in advance, Dr. Kearney can pre-sign book copies​

• Before the visit, plan to read the book at least one time with students (the more the better!)

• Use the Lola Koala's Travel Adventures  website for activities, games, and worksheets that pair with the book​

• Promote the event!

  • Display the books in your school library

  • Have students create posters to promote the event and decorate the school halls

  • Run a contest where the winner(s) get a special prize 

  • Dr. Kearney is happy to coordinate with you to provide fun prizes!

• Have students think of questions that they can ask on the day of the author visit​

• Schedule staff to be present during the event

• Test your audio/video equipment and fix any problems ahead of time

• Prepare to have a good time!

Professional Development | Parent Training | Professional Conferences 

​Presentation types:

• Virtual ​​

• In-Person​

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Sample presentation topics:​

• autism spectrum disorder

• cultural  and linguistical diversity

• literacy

• special education

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Use the button below to fill out an inquiry form!​