Author Visits, Presentations and Workshops by Children's Writers - Part One

Unlike those writing for an adult audience, children's authors have far more opportunities to secure speaking engagements. Many teachers and librarians at elementary, junior high and, depending on the age range of your books, senior high schools, like to host artists every school year. They know that an author visit can be inspirational, boosting student creativity and encouraging them in their own writing. And from your own point of view, meeting your readers can be one of the most enjoyable elements of a school visit. Younger students especially are almost always thrilled to meet a published author, especially if they have read your books.

I am always pleased to receive e mails from children who enjoyed my visit to their school and here are just a few examples.

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"Thank you for coming to our school. I really enjoyed your presentation and your books are FANTASTIC! You're the greatest author ever!"

"Thank you for coming to our school to share your ideas for your books. I learned that being an author is really hard work. I think you are a great author and hope you finish all your books"

"It was an honour to see you at our school. You are very nice and funny. I think I might try to become an author like you because it sounds challenging and very much fun"

"I really enjoyed your presentation. I learned a lot about how fun it can be to write a story"

"Thank you for coming to visit our school. Most authors just come in and talk about their book, but you told us how many drafts you had and we made characters together."

"I thought it was really neat to meet a real author because someday I want to be an author as well. Thank you for coming to my school. I will never forget it."

"I enjoyed your performance very much. You have a very interesting imagination. You are the best author that has come to our school."

School and library visits offer a invaluable opportunity to connect with your readers on a personal level and in some cases you can make a real difference in children's lives, stimulating their imagination or simply getting them more interested in books and reading.

Author Visits, Presentations and Workshops by Children's Writers - Part One

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