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Q&A about Author Visits to Schools

"Robert Pottle is one of the most prolific and popular Giggle Poets in North America." - see amazon.com

Here are the Don't-Make-Me-Read-Too-Much answers to some questions about school vists. Links to longer answers provide more detail.


 

ImageQuestion: What do you do during a school author visit?

A whole-school poetry performance, and multiple writer workshops.

Long Answer: Read full descriptions of the age-appropriate workshops...

 

Question: How much does a school author visit cost?

Short answer: $1200 plus travel expenses.

Long Answer: There are several ways to save money...

 

Question: How much do travel expenses cost?

Short answer: It most often ranges between $0 and $300.

Long answer: The good news about travel expenses...

 

Question: Your rates are lower than many children's authors. Does this mean your school visits aren't as good?

Short answer: No! (Please read long answer).

Long Answer: Occasionally a school will tell me that...

 

Question: Does this mean you do less than other children's authors during your school visit?

Short answer: No. In fact, just the opposite.

Long answer: Again, I was a first grade teacher for ten years...

 

Question: Are your school visits any good?

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: I think you'll find that I am extremely qualified...

 

Question: Do your author visits focus more on Enlightening, Inspiring, or Entertaining the children?

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: All of my school visits strive...

 

Question: Has every one of your school visits been fantastic?

Short answer: No

Long answer: Any children's author who answers yes...

 

 

If you need a poet, a presenter, or a performer drop me a line.

Request a quote for your school. (You may be surprised!)

You can email me at

You can send mail, or call me at: Blue Lobster Press; 3919 Union St; Levant, ME 04456

(207) 991-2580


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