Sarah Weeks has written more than sixty books for young readers including the best selling novels, Pie, Save Me a Seat and So B. It – now a feature length film. Her most recent contribution, Soof is the long-awaited companion book to So B It. In addition to writing, Sarah teaches writing workshops for adults and children and is renowned for her engaging author visits.
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