school readings (grades seven to twelve), community library readings (students and/or general public)
A normal reading lasts one hour and includes an author talk and questions from the audience. As I have wide experience in teaching, I am able to tailor my presentation to the goals of the teacher or teacher-librarian. The author talk tells where I get my ideas and how I develop them into stories. I will usually read from one or more of my books.
Please note that I do not do school author talks at assemblies or with other large groups.
The fee for a one-hour reading:
$250 for a classroom visit;
$300 for a community library reading.
Additional expenses: round-trip travel @$.42/Km ($100 maximum). GST applies to both.
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