I love talking to grown ups & kids about picture books!

NOTE: Virtual visits will begin in October, 2026. You are free to book now for October and onwards!

Sometimes it’s just not possible to meet in person, but the virtual programs I've created for my books are the perfect alternative!

The presentations (combining videos and print out activities, with a live component,) skew towards younger kids— lower school and under.

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“The kids were so inspired! I just loved how you talked with each of the recognized authors. You REALLY made a huge impact…It was so special. The kids can't stop talking about it!!” ~Lewisville, Texas, Zoom Visit with 2nd-5th grades

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Virtual School Visit Package

Your community chooses one of my books, and then you receive the following coordinated materials + a live Q and A with me!

Note: While anyone is welcome to do a virtual visit, these packages are geared towards Pre-K through 3rd grade.

Book your session here.

Choose A Book!

(The rest of my books are coming soon.)

  • Jabari Jumps

  • Jabari Tries

  • Fairy Walk

Each Package Includes:

• 3 VIDEOS:

  • Book read by me

  • Book Theme

  • Behind the scenes

• 30 minute Live Q and A session over Zoom (or preferred platform)

• Coordinating printouts of activities

• Teacher Guide

COst:

• Up to 60 students/ one session— $400

• 60–120 students/ two sessions— $600

•Whole school assembly — price on request

Videos available for 1 year from purchase date.

 

Discount Book Buying:

Group discounts are available for bulk book purchases through Candlewick’s distributor, or we can help coordinate with a local bookstore as well. Please get in touch for details.

I am happy to send you sign bookplates to place in your books!

 

“…She is an incredible speaker. She talked about something that’s on all of our minds these days: the importance of diversity in picture books—why now is the time for children not only to see themselves reflected in the books they read, but also getting to see children from other cultures and circumstances. It was a welcome topic to a room full of educators who see K-4 children on a daily basis, especially in our almost-all-white state of Vermont.” ~ Vermont, Keynote Speaker at the Red Clover Conference

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For Teens and Adults:

I love talking to grown ups (eg  librarians, teachers, PTO’s, parent groups, artist organizations, educators, fellow authors and illustrators etc) too!

We can talk about the importance of diversity and representation in children's books for all kids and communities.

For creatives at the beginning of their journey–teen through adult, we can discuss the publishing industry, my process, and how to get started as a writer or illustrator for kids. This can include short critiques of picture book manuscripts or portfolios.

“Gaia sparked my thinking in new ways and that’s always a good thing.” ~ Conference Attendee