AUTHOR VISITS
Nadine offers schools and libraries virtual and in-person presentations to engage elementary school-aged children*. Nadine would be thrilled to connect with your students and help them feel empowered on their storytelling journey. With a background in theatre (and improvisation!), sessions are interactive, informational, and full of fun energy.
*Presentations are also available for middle and high school students and will focus creative writing, diversity in publishing and media, career planning, entrepreneurship, and/or leadership.
Author Visit Brochure
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2023-2024
AUTHOR VISIT OPTIONS
In-Person Half Day
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Will include 1-2 sessions, plus lunch with Nadine and a small group of students and/or faculty, and an optional book signing.
(For locations outside of a 30-mile radius of the 78680 Austin, TX area an additional flat rate travel fee will apply.)
$600
In-Person Full Day
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Will include up to 4 sessions, plus lunch with Nadine and a small group of students and/or faculty, and an optional book signing.
(For locations outside of a 30-mile radius of the 78680 Austin, TX area an additional flat rate travel fee will apply.)
$1000
Virtual 45 Minutes
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Beginning with a short intro, the session will head into the Q&A. Time can fly quickly, so it is recommended to have 5-6 questions prepared ahead of time.
Discounts for multiple back-to-back sessions booked at the same time available.
$250
Virtual 60 Minutes
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Starting with a mini-presentation, the session will then move into the Q&A with students. It is recommended to have 7-8 questions prepared ahead of time.
Discounts for multiple back-to-back sessions booked at the same time available.
$325
Sample Lessons:
Playdough Stories: Discovering stories you already have, molding, and adding to them to create a whimsical retelling
Honoring Cultures: Using examples from celebrated kids lit to showcase differences between appreciating and appropriating cultures
Going Way Back With Braids: Travel through time together exploring the many different cultures in which braiding has had (and may still have) strong meaning and representation
Accidental Author: Not everyone’s path to being an author will be the same. Following your passions outside of writing can still lead to being published, but you’ll need to keep practicing using your voice
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Check out this page with lots of info!
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Fill out this form. Please aim to request at least 4 weeks in advance.
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After your booking, I’ll be in touch to work out the details, but there are other ways you and your school administrators can prepare. Please check out this link for recommendations.
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While Nadine would love to present at schools and events for free, the time away from her family, writing, and working with her consulting clients is precious. If your budget is tight, there are lots of ways you can raise funds—just check out this resource. You can search for funding programs like the Latinx Kid Lit Book Festival Author Visit Fund as well. Don’t forget about the Free 20-Min Virtual Q&A option as well.
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So glad you asked! Fill out this short form and it will be emailed right over to you to download! Included are discussion questions, activity questions, and printable worksheets!
AUTHOR VISIT
Frequently Asked Questions
COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL AUTHOR Q&As
If your school or classroom has read my book and would like to ask questions about it, we can schedule a virtual Q&A session together. These are free of charge for 20 minutes and include no presentation. They generally take place on Wednesdays. Please make sure your students have read the book in advance and come prepared with 3-4 questions.