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Lauren H. Kerstein, Author

Lauren H. Kerstein, AuthorLauren H. Kerstein, AuthorLauren H. Kerstein, Author

Dare to dream dazzling dreams... they just might come true!

Dare to dream dazzling dreams... they just might come true!Dare to dream dazzling dreams... they just might come true!

AUTHOR VISITS/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

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HOSTING A VISIT

As we continue to grapple with this ever-changing, upside-down world, I am offering a flexible approach to author visits for the 2020-2021 school year. All visits will be virtual, and I’ll work with you to put together a package that works best for your current situation. I know times are tough and budgets are tight. You can use the following information as a guide, but I am happy to work with you around pricing.


Book Reading Only

20-minutes: Free


Book Reading, Writing Tips, and Q&A Session:

45-minutes: $50


Single Presentation: $150

Each virtual classroom visit is 50-60 minutes long, and includes a PowerPoint chock-full of both writing tips and strategies for being courageous like Rosie, a book reading, and a question and answer session. Each presentation will be individualized based upon the age/development of students. Sample presentations are listed below.


Multiple Presentations: 

If you would like me to “visit” multiple classrooms in a given day or over a week, I am happy to offer a 10% discount for each additional classroom. 


Bringing it Home:

All of these presentations are also available to students and families in their homes as well. Teachers, librarians, or parents can organize a single presentation, multiple presentations, or a 30-minute author reading and Q & A. The fees are the same as virtual visits at school. I am also happy to chat about a fee that works best for your current situation. 


Sample Presentations: Lauren combines her expertise as an author and a mental health clinician in all of her presentations. (You can't take the mental health clinician out of the author.)


You've Got This! Making Waves with Rosie the Dragon and Charlie

During this visit, Lauren will read one of the Rosie the Dragon and Charlie books, speak briefly about how a book is made, talk about the story behind the story, lead students through a few writing activities, and talk about living courageously, like Rosie the dragon. This presentation is geared toward preschool and elementary school-aged children.


You've Got This! Writing with Courage on The Path to Publication

Students will take a journey through the path to publication. Lauren will talk about the ways in which writing requires courage, offer specific writing exercises, and engage students in daring to dream about their own personal goals. This presentation is geared toward middle and high school students.


The Structure Zone: Writing a Story with Structure in Mind

With this presentation, students will learn about different story structures. Lauren will offer specific writing exercises, and read various texts to learn more about structure. This presentation can be geared to elementary, middle, and high school students.


Planning and Crafting a First Draft: Finding the Heart

Lauren will break down the writing process with graphics, organizational tools, and specific exercises in order to help students through the challenges they may face in creating a first draft. This presentation is designed for elementary-aged students as well as middle and high school students. 


Writing is all About Revision: Revising with Flexibility and Courage

Students will look at ways to approach revision without sacrificing their vision and confidence. Specific visual tools, strategies, and exercises will be explored. This presentation is designed for elementary-aged students as well as middle and high school students. 


Packing an Emotional Punch

Lauren will highlight picture books that really pack an emotional punch. She will talk through ways she included emotion in her books, and lead students through writing exercises targeted at increasing emotion in their own writing. This presentation is geared toward older elementary-aged students, middle and high school students.



Special Offering: If you're looking for a way to support your parents, Lauren is currently offering a presentation entitled: Give Yourself a Break: Parenting During a Pandemic. Please reach out if you are interested in providing this presentation to your families.


Booking a Visit: 

Please review the above information and determine which visit might work best for you. Then fill out the below form with your information, a few possible dates, and the type of visit you’d like. I look forward to “visiting” with your school!

Book Purchases

 If possible, please plan to purchase a copy or copies of my books prior to, or in conjunction with my author visit so that you can familiarize your students with the book and help them formulate questions for the Q&A. I certainly understand that these uncertain times might interfere with your ability to do so. I have partnered with one of my wonderful local Independent Bookstores, Second Star to the Right Books, to make this as easy as possible. Second Star can send books and swag directly to you. Please click on this link to purchase Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Make Waves and Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Say Good Night, and to pre-order Home for a While.

Author Visit Inquiry (You can fill out this general inquiry

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Lauren is excited to "visit" your home or school! 

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