Thanks for all the responses. I've seen visits funded in four ways -- fund raisers, book fairs, budget items, and grants. From my own informal polling at...
As funding shrinks, schools and libraries and authors need to get more creative. I offer a discount off my fee if schools pre-sell a certain amount of books...
... one: <http://authorbystate.blogspot.com/> http://authorbystate.blogspot.com/<< Two more sites that list children's authors/illustrators who do school...
This past Friday, an eighth grade social studies class had a Skype visit with Barry Denenberg that came about rather serendipitously. He was speaking about his...
Brenda, Many, many thanks for sharing your experience. I haven't done a virtual visit yet and am just starting to explore what it means and offer it as an ...
Pardon my ignorance (and lack of tech savvy) but what is a Skype visit? Thanks! Royce Buckingham Author - Demonkeeper, Goblins ... From: Brenda Kahn...
Sorry Royce. Skype is the software that enables videoconferencing for free over the Internet. You see two windows on your computer screen, one showing the...
... lots of hands on, movement, and audio/video), and most of all - that unexpected hug from a child who connected with you in some way. Denise, I absolutely...
I don't think this has already been mentioned on this list, but I apologize if I'm being repetitive. Regarding Skype visits, Laurie Halse Anderson recently...
Hi all - I wanted to chime in on this, because I have done maybe 8 Skype conferences with schools. Skype used to make my 2005 HP computer crash and restart at...
Oops -- a day late (but hopefully not a dollar short), I guess I should mention that my 4th short story collection, THE BATTLE OF THE RED HOT PEPPER WEENIES...
And everyone should run out and get a copy. It is funny and creepy at turns and a perfect middle school book for reading aloud, too. You can see my blog...
Double oops, for me. But my latest book is out on March 10th. Jolted: Newton Starker's Rules for Survival Art Slade -- ___________________________ Get...
We just had David visit our school last week -- (it went fabulously, thanks, David!) -- and one of my reluctant readers came in today proudly bearing the brand...
Oh, it has already hurt my billing. I have had two invitations rescinded, one official booking cancelled, and am seeing a noticeable decrease in inquiries...
Please give a shout out if you will be attending the Texas Library Conference this year. Sandra Carswell, Librarian S. C. Lee Junior High School 1205 Courtney...
I'm gonna be there! Any of our member authors gonna be there? I know I've seen Jordan Sonnenblick and Gail Giles there before... how about this year? Denise...
I'm always there. I'll be signing in both the Pelican and ABDO Publishing booths. Dotti Dotti Enderle * * * MAN IN THE MOON (Delacorte Press) "A worthwhile...
I'll be there. Don't miss the 20th Anniversary of Lone Star panel on Wednesday. Joan Bauer and Neal Shusterman will be there. And the Young Adult Round Table...
I'll be there Wednesday and Thursday, Donna ... -- The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. Nelson Henderson...
I'm skipping this year, but am hopeful for next year. I have a YA coming out in January, so the timing would be great! It's called AFTER EVER AFTER, and it's...
This is the best news I've heard all week. Thank you for giving me something to look forward to this year!! Abigail Daniels Children's Librarian High Point...
Jordan, I'm so happy to hear about your new book coming out. As you know from our MySpace communication, I love your work and have been re-reading all of your ...
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