TX schools and libraries: Please contact Carole at [email protected].

Time out between assemblies in Bay City, TX

“Matthew is an excellent presenter modeling multilingualism, music, creativity, and originality in addition to authoring fun books. He does an awesome job bringing reading joy to the students.”
—Louise Pontius, Librarian, Cantú Elementary School, Alton, TX

For me, giving live talks is both an honor and celebration! From my signature school assemblies for Pre-K-6 grades to early literacy workshops in Spanish, I’ve developed a wide range of services over the years. Speaking at schools, conferences and library events have taken me all around the U.S. and abroad–even to places as far away as Singapore and Hong Kong! Virtual presentations are now an option.
For more about the events that interest you, click on a heading below.

 
For fun, here’s a mash-up of my live assemblies over the years–and ideas on how to make the most out of author visits. 

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES

BILINGUAL FAMILY EVENTS

CONFERENCE AND KEYNOTE

LIBRARY EVENTS

CALENDAR

TEACHER WORKSHOPS

STUDENT WORKSHOPS

WHAT OTHERS SAY

 “A special thanks for the amazing time our students,staff and parents had with you. After waiting for 6 years to see you in person, I was like a kid at Christmas! You are an inspiration. Thanks so much for all you do to encourage kids to be lifelong readers.”
—Judi Jensen, teacher, Carmichael Elementary School, Sierra Vista, AZ

“Your author assemblies are a feast of creativity and entertainment. They are nothing like the way I could read your stories myself. At your core, you are a performer—and worth every penny! I will recommend your program and books enthusiastically!”
—Mary Jane Beccaria, Library Assistant, Monte Vista Elementary School, Rohnert Park, CA

“Again, we thank you for the FANTASTIC author assemblies! We hope you enjoy this sampling of letters from each grade level. All students wanted to have their letters included, but it would have made this book HUGE! Now everyone’s an author.”
—Harmony Gooch, 6th grade teacher, Wright Elementary School, Santa Rosa, CA

“I have been teaching twenty-five years. I have heard lots of authors, and you are BY FAR the best presenter I’ve heard!”
—Nancy Aiona, 2nd grade teacher, Evergreen Elementary School, Rohnert Park, CA

“You not only showed our students that learning is fun. You showed them that it’s fun to be an adult!”  —Shane Lee, Principal, Coyote Valley Elementary School, Middletown, CA