Grades: K–8

Minimum and Maximum Audience Size: None                                         

Number of Presentations Per Day:  Up to 4 sessions per day. Session length varies between 30–60 minutes depending on the grade level. No more than three consecutive grade levels per session

Set-Up Time:  30-minute connectivity/protocol test date scheduled one week prior to virtual visit          

OPTIONS FOR 2021–22 VIRTUAL SCHOOL VISITS

• Option A: 45-minute session (30 min power point plus a 15-minute Q&A)

  • • • Cost: $750

      • Best for grades 3 and up - including middle grade.

• Option B: 30-minute session (20-minute power point plus a 10-minute Q&A)

  • • • Cost: $500

      • Best for K–2 audiences

• Option C: 30-minute Q&A

  • • • Cost: $250

      • Appropriate for any grade level

• Option D: 60-minute writing workshops for grades 4 and up (Maximum group size: 25)

  • • • Cost: $750 per session

      • Recommended number of sessions: 3

• Option E: Virtual Bookclub - two 60-minute sessions focusing on craft elements in either PIE or SAVE ME A SEAT

  • • • Cost: $1,500 

      • Grades 4 and up

This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts

• Research to build and present knowledge

• Responding to literature

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas

• Vocabulary acquisition and use

Description:

Because of the wide range of Sarah’s books, she is able to provide presentations appropriate for a variety of age groups ranging from K-8th grade. For grades K–1 she focuses on her many picture books and talk about her life as an author.  For grades 2–3 she focuses on her chapter books and shares writing tips.  For grades 4 and up she focuses on her novels as well as the writing and editing process.  Every program includes a PowerPoint presentation followed by Q&A. Autographing can be done remotely in advance of the visit.

Categories:  Author, English Language Arts

Grades: K–8

Minimum and Maximum Audience Size:  None                                            

Number of Presentations Per Day:  3 sessions per day.  Session length varies between 30–60 minutes depending on the grade level. No more than three consecutive grade levels per session.

Every program includes a PowerPoint presentation followed by a Q&A.

Autographing will take place before and after the presentations.

Set-Up Time:  30 minutes to test microphone and projector                                                                  

This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts

• Research to build and present knowledge

• Responding to literature

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas

• Vocabulary acquisition and use

Equipment Needed:  LCD projector, screen, mic and PA System

Description:

Because of the wide range of Sarah’s books, she is able to provide presentations appropriate for a variety of age groups ranging from K-8th grade. For grades K-1 she focuses on her many picture books and talk about her life as an author.  For grades 2-3 she focuses on her chapter books and shares writing tips.  For grades 4 and up she focuses on her novels as well as the writing and editing process. 

Categories:  Author, English Language Arts

Cost:

One in person writing workshop: $1,500 

Three virtual writing workshops @ $750 per session: $2,250 

One in person writing workshop & Three virtual writing workshops: $3,750