I am happy to offer author visits to encourage students (and adults!) to dream big and be creative. I can provide unique programs for each audience, offering both in-person and virtual visits to schools, libraries, conferences, and private groups.

All in-person presentations can include Q&A and a book signing if desired. Any presentation (virtual or in-person) could include a reading).

Talks for Adults

If you’re interested in booking me for an author visit or craft talk for an adult audience, please check out my speaker sheet for more information on my talks. Pricing will vary; please contact me for more information!

Preschool through 3rd Grade

Storytime and meet an author!
Kids will learn about how a picture book gets made, including the importance of revision and following their interests. We’ll do a storytime, followed by questions from the kids.
30 minutes (Forts: Prek-3rd grade; Cassini: 2nd-5th grade)

What does it feel like in a fort? (SEL + Engineering)
First we will brainstorm different types of forts and our feelings in those different forts. How does the type of fort affect how we feel? After reading Forts and answering questions, we’ll pick a feeling that we want our fort to have and will design that fort using worksheets or a group brainstorming activity. Creativity is encouraged!
30 minutes (preK-2nd grade)
45 minutes (3rd grade)

Built to a purpose (Engineering)
After reading either Forts or Cassini’s Mission and answering questions, kids will work individually, in pairs, or in a group brainstorming session to design their own forts or spacecraft using worksheets. What problem do they want their fort or spacecraft to solve? What will its purpose be? How can they best design it to meet that purpose?
30 (preK-2nd grade)
45 minutes (3rd grade)

Pricing for School Visits

In-Person School Visits

All visits can include a book signing. These rates are for individual classroom visits; I do not present to larger groups of children.

• $300 in-person, plus travel.
• $550 for a day with two visits (schools can share)
• $750 for a day with three visits (schools can share)

Virtual School Visits

Due to my publishing contracts, recording my virtual visits is not allowed. Thank you for understanding!

• $150 per virtual 30 minutes: brief introduction, reading book, Q&A

Travel Fees

To determine travel fees, please see the list below.

• Up to 60-minute drive: No travel fees
• 60- to 120-minute drive: $0.72/ mile (full day visit only)
• 120-minute drive or more: $0.72/mile plus lodging (full day visit only)

I look forward to working with you!

Please contact me at katievenitbooks at gmail.com if you’re interested.