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Book Author Visits

Maximum of 6 total sessions per day

  • 30-60-minute sessions, depending upon by grade levels.

  • A read-aloud.

  • Sessions feature writing mini-lessons or a slide presentation.

  • Kayla asks that sessions be held in one location for the day.

  • When setting up a visit, check with Kayla on which grade level(s) to combine.

  • Virtual Visits:

  • 30-45-minutes sessions

    A read-aloud or writing lesson or slide presentation (varies by grade levels & target books), plus a Q&A.

    Group size may be as large or small as you want.

  • Kayla is happy to autograph books:

  • Books signed before visit, In-between sessions or after visits and then can give to teachers to distribute out.

K–1:
Recipes for a Great Story
Learn how to mix imagination, characters, and fun to create your own stories!

Grades 2–3:
Emotions Drive the Plot
Discover how feelings shape characters and move a story forward.

Grade 4:
Graphic Novel Workshop
Learn the art of combining words and pictures to tell exciting stories.

Grades 5–6:
Advanced Graphic Novel Workshop
Dive deeper into storytelling, character development, and visual narrative.
Grades 7–8:
Advanced Graphic Novel Workshop
Dive deeper into storytelling, character development, and visual narrative.

Grades 9–12:

  • So You Want to Be an Author? An inspiring presentation on the journey of a book, from a messy first draft to a finished product on bookstore shelves.

  • The Author’s Playbook: Do’s and Don'ts A practical guide breaking down character development traps to avoid, handling critique, and building professional writing habits.

  • Educator vs. Author A dynamic guest speaker session exploring how professional backgrounds shape storytelling and how to balance multiple creative identities.

Adult Education (Workshop Series):

  • Creative Writing Intensive A structured, inspiring workshop focused on overcoming blank-page anxiety, mapping out compelling plots, and kickstarting creative manuscripts.

  • The Business of Independent Publishing A practical, step-by-step guide to navigating the modern world of hybrid-publishing, managing book logistics, and marketing your work independently.

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  • School visits

  • Library visits

  • Conferences

  • Summer events

  • Bookstores

  • Vendor fairs

  • Festivals

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  • To discuss Author/school visits and pricing, Please email me at kaylajamesauthor@gmail.com