Assemblies: 

 

A Dive Into Picture Books (Agent Unicorn, Fridays Are For Churros)

These 30 minute presentations consist of a brief intro in to my life and how I became an author and illustrator, followed by a behind the scenes dive into how a book is made from idea to publication, where I show; first drafts, sketches, and book dummies. We read a picture book, play a collaborative drawing game and end with a Q&A, and book signing.

(Best for grades k-2)

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A Dive Into Graphic Novels (Pencil & Eraser Series, Sama Crushes The Code)

These 45 minute presentations consist of a brief intro in to my life and how I became an author and illustrator, followed by a behind the scenes dive into how graphic novels are made from idea, character development, sketches and final art to publication, while introducing graphic novel vocabulary. We then create a 4 panel comic story together where the students can draw along if they wish. The presentation ends with a Q&A, and book signing.

(Best for grades 1-5) 

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Workshops:

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Making Comics! (Intro Into The World of Graphic Novels)

Meant for small group up to 30

This 45 min workshop is an introduction into the world of graphic novels. We'll discus the parts of a comic, the steps to go from manuscript to sketches to final art, and more. Students will warm up by drawing character expressions. Then we'll work on making our own 4 panel comics. I will provide tips and tricks to avoid issues along the way. 

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 Rates: 

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THREE SESSIONS*

• $1,500 honorarium 

• Travel fee (to be determined)*

• Includes

  • Up to three sessions (presentations or workshops) at one school

  • Optional book signing 

  • Optional lunch with a small group of students (20-30 minutes)

• Fourth session available for $400

  • Four sessions can be split between two nearby schools on the same day (note - lunch is not included with this option)

  • A fourth session is available at a 50% discount for title 1 campuses

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TWO SESSIONS (morning OR afternoon)

• $1,100 honorarium

• Travel fee (to be determined)*

• Includes

  • Two sessions (presentations or workshops) at one school

  • Optional book signing

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ONE SESSION 

• $ 600 honorarium

• Available for schools 50 miles from Palm Bay, FL; travel fee (to be determined)*

• Includes

  • One session (presentation or workshop)

  • Optional book signing 

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VIRTUAL SESSION

• $10/minute honorarium

• Includes

  • One session (presentation or workshop)

    • 30 minutes including Q&A

    • 45-60 minutes Q&A 

  • Signed bookplates available upon request

 

*10% discount available for Three Sessions on three or more consecutive school days within a single school district or neighboring school districts.

 

** Travel fee is based on hotel rate, airfare, and/or ground transportation and is intended to simplify things for our authors and their hosts.  Fee waived for visits in the Palm Bay, FL metro area.