Author visits can be set up by a teacher, principal, librarian, PTA, or any person or group within the school or community who wants to help reading and writing come alive for the students.

Up to a year in advance contact me about my schedule. Don't hesitate to call at the last minute, especially in western Alaska. I will send back a confirmation letter. Put my visit date on the school calendar.

Up to six months in advance have my books available in the school library. My presentation is extended and reinforced when students have the opportunity to read my books both before and after my visit.

Up to two months ahead order my books from your favorite local bookstore, online at barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com, or directly from this website. Please contact me if you have any trouble getting books.

Up to one month ahead contact me about planning the day's schedule. I enjoy designing programs that suit the age of students and curriculum needs of the school, as determined by the teachers.  Design a display table or bulletin board using the books and packet materials I have sent you.

Up to one week ahead contact me to review plans. Make sure the teachers all have the schedule. Get a volunteer for the book sale. I would be happy to sign books following each session or during the lunch hour. Plan a fun lunch. I enjoy eating lunch with teachers and/or student writers. It is a special treat for me to get to talk to people individually on such a busy day. Check out equipment needed - slide projector, screen, table, etc.

On the day of the visit have camera and film ready if visit is to be written up for school or local paper.  Then pat yourself on the back! You helped reading and writing come alive for the students at your school!