School Visits
Presentation Options for In-Person and Virtual Visits
How do you go from idea to published?
(all grades)
What does it take to write and publish a book? In this interactive session, students learn the steps of writing and publishing and where their talents and interests fit into the book publishing process.
Where Do Stories Come From?
(3rd - 5th grade)
This session will focus on one of my books (the teacher can choose in advance to align with a unit or the kids can choose the book to discuss).
An All Knight Adventure—a focus on courage… and a fire-breathing dragon
Lost in Comanche Country—set in the Texas Hill Country in the mid-1800s with a focus on friendship
A TITANIC Adventure—a focus on kindness and escaping the sinking ship!
I’ll read a portion of the story aloud. Then, we’ll talk about . . .
Where the idea for the story came from
What research I did for the story
How to plot a story while leaving room for creative adventure
Get to Know an Author
(K – 2nd grade) In-Person only
I talk about how authors bring real-life experiences into their stories.
There will be a “Day in the Life of an Author” slideshow.
We’ll read one or two picture books (depending on time) and talk about what makes them so fun!
Each session is followed by a time of Q&A where students can ask questions about writing, publishing, dragons, my pets, or favorite superhero—or just about anything else.
Tip: Have students write down their questions ahead of time to allow for more students to ask questions.
In-Person Pricing*
Half Day: $700
1 – 2 Presentations
Brief time for Author Q & A afterward
Book signing time
1 set of Erin’s novels (3 books)
Full Day: $1,000
3 – 4 Presentations
Brief time for Author Q & A afterward
Book signing time
2 sets of Erin’s novels (6 books)
Each presentation revolves around a slide presentation that usually lasts 40 - 45 minutes (much depends on the age group/grade level).
*Rates above are estimates and ultimately subject to dates, locations, and school specifics (i.e. special requests). Travel costs are not included in these estimates and would apply to school visits outside the Central Texas area. Contact me for further information.
Virtual Pricing
1 Session: $175
One 40 – 45 minute presentation (session is not recorded)
Time for Author Q & A with students afterward
2 Sessions: $300
Two 40 – 45 minute presentations (sessions are not recorded)
Time for Author Q & A with students afterward
I'm Erin Casey, the author of the Zany Zia's Hats to Where series for middle-grade readers.
One of my favorite things to do as an author is talk with students about writing, reading, art, and publishing. My hope is to encourage them to get excited about reading and becoming creators.
I studied journalism and, over the past twenty years, have been a managing editor for magazines, a book reviewer, book editor, and publishing consultant. I’m also a ghostwriter and multi-published author. I love words, and I love helping people discover and share their stories!
I look forward to meeting you!