“Thank you so much for coming to Bay and putting on such a wonderful assembly filled with music, reading, fun and joy!” —Bridget Wallace, Principal, Bay Elementary School, San Lorenzo, CA
“Thank you for putting so much energy into your thrilling performances today! We so enjoyed your storytelling talents, musical abilities, and great multi-language integration into your presentations! You are a rock star!” —Angelique Lackey, Librarian, North East ISD, TX
“Our students are still talking about your visit! They loved it so much! It put some pep in everyone’s step for sure!! Thanks for sharing your passion for literature and music with us…it left a lasting impression!” —Lynda Brewster, Librarian, Paradise Valley School, Casper, WY
Planning an author assembly for your school? Bravo! These events enhance a school’s community and reading culture.
I can help make your author events swing! I specialize in grades pre-K – 6th, just not all at the same time por favor! My Language Arts assemblies combine drumming, musical storytelling with valuable reading and writing tips. For fun, I sprinkle in the four languages I speak: English, Spanish, Japanese–and Jazz! And I love providing assemblies in Spanish at dual-language immersion schools.
As an author / storyteller / publisher, I have loads of experience to benefit your school. My goal is for all students to gain a deeper appreciation of the broader world and an energized desire to read and write books. My content aligns with State Education and V.A.P.A. (Visual and Performing Arts) standards.
My school visit options include half-days, full-days, creative writing workshops–and Family Reading Nights (in English, Spanish, or both at the same time.) For information about my virtual events, please click here.
Never put together an author event? I’ll stay in touch and provide detailed prep materials to help you pull it off like a pro! If you already are a pro, I think you will appreciate my attention to detail.
Please email me direct for availability and fees, or give me a call at (707) 544-4720 . Note that my Texas school events are booked through www.authorsandmore.com. So if you’re in the Lone Star State, please reach out to [email protected]. (Carole herself was a school librarian. You will be in excellent hands!)
A “thank you cake” served at luncheon with staff
“Many of the teachers commented on how wonderful your presentations were: ‘The best we ever had!’ As you know, we have had many authors and illustrators visit our schools, and your presentations are the best!”
—Barbara Bundy, Librarian, Foot of Ten School and Charles Longer School, Hollidaysburg, PA
“It was a wonderful two days and our students are still excited! They absolutely loved your presentations and your books are the most requested.”
—Martha Rowland, District Librarian, Sacramento City Unified School District, CA