
Author Visits
I am available to come to your school or institution and present any of my Charli Explores STEM® books!
What you'll receive from me:
1) A typical presentation is designed for grades 2 and 3, and is 45-50 minutes long. Presentations for grades K-1 and 4-5 (modifications of the visit described below) are available upon request. Price is per presentation. This engaging, interactive presentation includes:
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A brief introduction about me, about how I became a published author, and about my writing process
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A read aloud of one book (school choice) from my Charli Explores STEM® series
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Cover reveal and "before reading" questions/predictions
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"During" questions addressing new vocabulary or concepts as needed
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"After" questions following each chapter (comprehension questions, brainstorming problems Charli may face, making predictions, etc.)
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Q&A session
2) A master pre-order form for students will be provided. Online pre-orders are offered at a 20% discount, and they will be signed and delivered on the day of the visit.
3) A $500 minimum program commitment applies. To help make visits accessible, we offer two payment options:
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A straight visit fee of $500 without a book minimum OR
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A blended pricing option with a combination of a $350 visit fee and a minimum of $150 in books pre-ordered at 20% off the cover price. Books can be purchased by the school and/or students.
The $500 minimum fee includes travel within a 2-hour radius. For travel between a 2-hour and 4-hour radius, an additional $150 fee is required. For travel exceeding a 4-hour radius, additional fees will be discussed.
Virtual visits are available. Please inquire below for more details.
4) A set of professionally developed lesson plans/activities for the chosen book in included in the fee.
5) Photos are welcome! Please share with me via vickiscottburns@emmollybooks.com
6) I request:
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Power
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A 6' long table to display books and to sit and sign books
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A chair
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A smart screen to display my Power Point slideshow
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A microphone if necessary depending on the size of the space and audience
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An aisle down the center of the audience so that I can interact with the students
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