★★★★★
“I’ve gotten so much positive feedback from students and teachers alike about how great you were and how your message resonated.”
David Ballinger
School Leader
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A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE
Every School Leaves With Its Own Published Book.
During every author visit, students work together to create the characters, setting, and adventure. After the visit, Gina professionally writes, illustrates, and designs the finished book before sending it back to your school to become part of your library.
📖 Students create the characters together.
✏️ Every assembly helps shape the story.
🎨 Professionally written, illustrated, and designed.
📚 Delivered back to your school library.
WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE
More Than an Author Visit.
Students don't just listen to a story—they become part of one. Every visit combines literacy, creativity, confidence, and belonging in an unforgettable experience.
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Read Together
An interactive read-aloud of You Really, Truly Do Belong.
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Participate
Students help answer questions, share ideas, and become part of the story.
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Create a Story
Together we create original characters and an exciting school-wide story.
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Receive Your Book
Your finished book arrives a few weeks later for your school library.
AUTHOR VISITS IN ACTION
Moments That Inspire a Love of Reading.
WHAT SCHOOLS ARE SAYING
Loved by Students, Teachers, and School Leaders.
★★★★★
“She didn’t just read a book—she created an experience. Students felt seen, valued, and inspired.”
Jessica Flowers
Media Specialist, Manchester Elementary School
★★★★★
“Gina captivated the attention of our students with her vibrant storytelling and engaging presentation.”
Katherine Rush
School Educator
★★★★★
“She let us help make the story, and it felt important.”
5th Grade Student
★★★★★
“She made writing feel easier and not so stressful.”
4th Grade Student
★★★★★
“She made me want to write more, even when it’s not perfect.”
5th Grade Student
AUTHOR VISIT DETAILS
More Than an Assembly. A Complete Student Experience.
Each author visit is designed to entertain students, strengthen confidence, inspire creativity, and give teachers meaningful resources they can continue using after the presentation ends.
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Kindergarten–1st Grade
An approximately 30-minute interactive presentation featuring storytelling, student participation, confidence-building messages, and a sing-along.
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Grades 2–5
An approximately 40–45-minute interactive presentation featuring storytelling, student participation, story development, and lessons about confidence, perseverance, and using your voice.
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Up to Three Assemblies
Create separate grade-level experiences or reach the entire elementary school in one visit. The $1,500 fee includes up to three assemblies during the same school day.
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Virtual Visits Available
Virtual author visits are available as a separate option for schools that are unable to schedule an in-person presentation.
TEACHER RESOURCES INCLUDED
Every Visit Includes Grade-Level Lesson Plans
Teachers receive ready-to-use lesson plans that help students reflect on the author visit, continue the conversation, and turn the experience into meaningful classroom learning.
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Kindergarten–1st Grade Lesson Plan
A developmentally appropriate classroom activity connected to the themes and messages students experience during the visit.
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Grades 3–5 Lesson Plan
A ready-to-use classroom experience that extends the visit through reflection, writing, discussion, and story development.
View the sample lesson plan →Lesson plans are included with the author visit and may be shared with participating classroom teachers.