Author Visits
2026-2027 School Year Availability
Thursdays and Fridays. Schedule today!
In addition to being an author-illustrator, I am an elementary educator and librarian. Check out my programs below and fill out the school visit form. I’m an experienced presenter and would be honored to visit your community. If your school is unable to fund the visit fee, please fill out the form, and let’s chat.
Denver School Visit
In-Person Programs
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Let’s read In The Groves!
A classic author-illustrator school visit. Afterwards we’ll have a lively Q&A, talk about the picture book process, the story’s personal inspiration, and touch on important themes of belonging, connecting with cultural identity, and oral storytelling. We’ll end with an engaging drawing activity (if time permits).
Good For: Lower Elementary K-3 or even all K-5! -
What does it take to become an illustrator?
I’ll share my journey and process from sketching through revisions to a finished book. We’ll take a look at my studio and my materials through a presentation and participate in a live interactive drawing demo.Good For: K-2, 3-5 or even Middle School Audiences, Language Arts, or Arts Classes.
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Would you like to create your own picture book? In this 3 series program we will!
Session 1: Read aloud, discuss and framework the elements of a story, followed by Q&A.
Session 2: Brainstorm and learn how to mine your own experience for inspiration for your own story. Sketch and draft.
Session 3: Work on finalizing our books, and sharing our stories with the class.
Good For: Upper Elementary 4-5 or Middle School
Colorado School Visit
In-Person Programs
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Let’s read In The Groves!
A classic author-illustrator school visit. Afterwards we’ll have a lively Q&A, talk about the picture book process, the story’s personal inspiration, and touch on important themes of belonging, connecting with cultural identity, and oral storytelling. We’ll end with an engaging drawing activity (if time permits).
Good For: Lower Elementary K-3 or even all K-5! -
What does it take to become an illustrator?
I’ll share my journey and process from sketching through revisions to a finished book. We’ll take a look at my studio and my materials through a presentation and participate in a live interactive drawing demo.Good For: K-2, 3-5 or even Middle School Audiences, Language Arts, or Arts Classes.
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Would you like to create your own picture book? In this 3 series program we will!
Session 1: Read aloud, discuss and framework the elements of a story, followed by Q&A.
Session 2: Brainstorm and learn how to mine your own experience for inspiration for your own story. Sketch and draft.
Session 3: Work on finalizing our books, and sharing our stories with the class.
Good For: Upper Elementary 4-5 or Middle School
Out-of-State School Visit
In-Person Programs
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Let’s read In The Groves!
A classic author-illustrator school visit. Afterwards we’ll have a lively Q&A, talk about the picture book process, the story’s personal inspiration, and touch on important themes of belonging, connecting with cultural identity, and oral storytelling. We’ll end with an engaging drawing activity (if time permits).
Good For: Lower Elementary K-3 or even all K-5! -
What does it take to become an illustrator?
I’ll share my journey and process from sketching through revisions to a finished book. We’ll take a look at my studio and my materials through a presentation and participate in a live interactive drawing demo.Good For: K-2, 3-5 or even Middle School Audiences, Language Arts, or Arts Classes.
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Would you like to create your own picture book? In this 3 series program we will!
Session 1: Read aloud, discuss and framework the elements of a story, followed by Q&A.
Session 2: Brainstorm and learn how to mine your own experience for inspiration for your own story. Sketch and draft.
Session 3: Work on finalizing our books, and sharing our stories with the class.
Good For: Upper Elementary 4-5 or Middle School