Author Visit

I’ve presented at Public, Catholic and Christian schools, and have considerable public-speaking experience in marriage conferences.

I’ve spent years running youth groups, after school kids’ clubs, teaching girls groups justice programs, organised and run large charity events for child audiences.

I love children, and I love reading.

Most of my career, prior to writing books, was spent working in public libraries, school libraries and TAFE libraries.

I love books and now I write them.

Inspiring children to read and write is my sweet-spot!

Yes, and I have a Working With Children Check.

Whilst I encourage librarians and teachers to take photos on the day, I understand the photo permission restrictions around that. I would love it if librarians could forward any suitable photos for me to use in my marketing.

Per session.

60 students.

Whilst I aim for 45 minutes, I can be flexible and re-work my presentation to fit with your timetable. All I ask is that I’m given a minimum 15 minute break between sessions to re-set my props.

I teach a maximum of three sessions a day. If you require more sessions, we can spread the talks over two consecutive days. Additional travelling expenses will apply.

1.       ENQUIRY: You make an enquiry via the contact form on my website.

We’ll chat about your expectations, timetable and how many sessions you require and for what stages. (Classes)

2.       QUOTE: I’ll send you a quote for you to sign and return – this locks in the fee.

3.       CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING: Once the dates, sessions and audiences are agreed upon by both parties, I’ll email you a Confirmation of Booking.

4.       PREPARATION FOR YOUR VISIT: One month prior to the author visit, I’ll provide my Working With Children Check (WWCC) and remind you about the key details for the day regarding set up.

5.       PRE-ORDER FORMS and ACTIVITY SHEETS: Two weeks prior to the author visit, I’ll email you my book pre-order forms to print for your students and yourself, as well as Activity Sheets masters.

No.

• Cancellations within the month prior to the school visit will incur a 10% cancellation fee.

• Cancellations within two weeks of the school visit will incur a 20% cancellation fee.

If for some unexpected reason I have to cancel prior to the visit, an alternative date will be discussed. This has never happened with my previous author visits, and it would have to be an extenuating circumstance for me to cancel.

After the visit is complete.

Yes, I always aim to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the first session to set up my props. I do my very best to stay within the limits of your timetable.

• A large table.

• A whiteboard.

• Data projector, screen and computer (required for Stage 3 presentation only).

• Either chairs or ample floor space for children to sit.

I have books and resources available for sale. I’ll email you print-ready pdf order forms for you to hand out to your students prior to my visit.

Parents have the option to pay by cash (when they return their order form to the school), or by credit card online.

Libraries are invoiced for their order on the Author Visit invoice.

Please scan and email any student orders the day prior to my visit. This will allow me to sign and personalise the books. However, I know that students often return their orders to the school on the day of my visit, so I will have extra stock in my car.