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.

  • Write a recipe book(Felicia’s Recipes) Chronicles of a Guinea Pig Grades K-2nd

  • A recipe for a good story writing 3rd-6th

  • Character Creations: a deep dive into external and internal character motivations and how they direct the story-Grades 3rd-8th

  • Creating graphic novel scenes-Grades 4th-8th

  • School visits

  • Library visits

  • Conferences

  • Summer events

  • Bookstores

  • Vendor fairs

  • Festivals

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

  • To Order books for the visit please follow link here: Click here

Readers Are Saying…

“Mrs. G read the book to us, we thought it was so funny! We can’t wait for the next one!”-5th Grader, Lewiston ME.

“A super fun story that made me want the stickers too!”-5th Grader, Lewiston ME.

“We loved your book, our teacher read it in our classroom, it was so good! When is the next one?”-5th Grader, Lewiston ME.

"Really good book. It's super hilarious. I loved it! I thought it was funny how it was in the guinea pig's view."-3rd Grader, Auburn ME.

“I read The Chronicles of a Guinea Pig to my granddaughter Brook. We found it very comical and funny. The adventures of the guinea pigs were very cute and based on actual events in the life of real guinea pigs I would highly recommend this book to young children who have pets and know they can have misadventures that are cute and funny. The drawings were very well done and we loved this book!”-B.G Local Community Member-Auburn ME

"I loved it, I would definitely recommend. It's a great book for kids learning to read. It's a good starter chapter books that will advance their reading skills.” -5th Grader Auburn ME.

“A clever tale that had me, a cat person, rooting for the guinea pigs!”-Community Member Raymond ME.

“It’s a fun and cute story! My littles loved this book!”-D.T.Community Member Lewiston ME.

“It is so fun to see the mischief the guinea pigs get into. Can’t wait to read more great adventures from this duo!” S.G.-Community member Freeport ME.

"You need to read this awesome book by an author from Auburn, Maine to G.”-4th Grader Auburn ME.

"If you are looking for a fun, engaging series for your child, look no further! RiffRaft and his adventures are sure to entice your child to want to read and join in the fun! Pick up your copy today!"-J.S.F Community Memeber Lewiston ME.

The Chronicles of a Guinea Pig is just what this teacher mom’s heart was looking for. My 11 year old is a graphic novel enthusiast who has read through his collection multiple times. This new and refreshing tale was funny, engaging and heart warming. In my son’s words “I loved the book - the illustrations, the plot ... .I loved it all” - I couldn’t agree more. This family is looking forward to whatever Kayla has coming out next! 

J.S. Community member Auburn ME.

“f you need a read-aloud that will have your classroom erupting in giggles, this is it! My students were absolutely tickled by RiffRaff’s antics. Between the humor and his clever rescue plan, this pet story is as relatable as it is hilarious.”-N.G.Community Member Windham ME.

I loved it! I wanted to share the book with my whole class! -4th Grader Raymond ME.