School Visits

Author Visits and Workshops (in-person or virtual)

Find suggested author visit formats below, and please don’t hesitate to outreach with any specific ideas or needs for your student population!

Galaxy Jones and the Space Pirates Book Talk

The Book Talk can take many different directions depending on the classroom needs and curriculum. I will read a short excerpt from Galaxy Jones and the Space Pirates and discuss topics such as:

• The scientific inspirations behind the book’s setting and universe
• The historical inspirations behind the book’s villains, Astro Bonny and Mary Read
• My process for drafting, writing, and revising the book
• Others as needed!

This conversation can be adjusted based on the audience’s ages and curriculum/classroom needs. 30-90 minutes with Q&A and signing.

Writing Craft Talk and Q&A

The Writing Craft Talk can take many different directions depending on the classroom needs and curriculum. I will read a short excerpt from one of my novels and discuss topics such as:

• Characterization
• Plot development
• Developing a setting
• Writing for a specific genre (mystery, adventure, or science fiction)
• Others as needed!

This conversation can be adjusted based on the audience (3rd grade and up) and curriculum/classroom needs. 30-90 minutes with Q&A and signing.

Publishing Talk

I will discuss the process from drafting all the way to publication to help students visualize their own future paths to traditional publication. This talk can also be offered for undergraduate and graduate students interested in writing and publication as well. 30-60 minutes with Q&A.

Reduced and waived fee options

School visits in Sunnyside, Queens: I love meeting young readers in my neighborhood! Free school visits are available for local schools whose classrooms have copies of my book(s) available to students.

Other in-person visits: The standard fee for 90-minute, in-person visits is $250, but reduced fee options are available as needed. Just reach out using my contact form to let me know your budget, and we can find an option that works for your school’s needs!

Virtual Visits: I offer reduced price virtual visits, or free 20-minute virtual visits. The free, 20-minute session includes a brief reading by the teacher/librarian, a 5-minute talk from the author, 10 minutes of guided questions from the teacher/librarian and ten minutes of open discussion/Q&A with the students.