Hello!

With years of experience presenting compelling stories in the design industry, I have a   passion for engaging kids in the power of storytelling!

My presentations and workshops are catered towards the K-5 audiences, and often touch upon the following themes: 

- Research & Discovery - How research inspires curiosity and storytelling

- Making a book! - The nuts and bolts of publishing a book

- Revise, Reshape, Remake - Revision and resilience- fostering joy in the process of making

- Identity and Culture - Personal histories and the stories we tell

RATES 2025* 

IN PERSON EVENTS (<30 miles outside of San Mateo, CA)**

- Large Group Presentations are 30 minutes, with an author's Q&A. These are for large, all-school assemblies with multiple classes in attendance. 

Single presentation- $600
2 presentations - $1000
3 presentations- $1350

- Small group readings are 15 minutes, with an author's Q&A. These are smaller, 1-2 classroom (up to 50 students) in a library or small classroom setting. 

Single Presentation- $300
2 presentations- $500

- Workshops are 15 minutes, with 30 minutes of hands-on crafting

Single workshop- $600
2 workshops - $1000 (2 max per day) 

- Book signings- All in-person presentations/workshops can include a book signing, arranged ahead of events with your local bookstore.

VIRTUAL SCHOOL EVENTS

For virtual visits, presentations are 30 minutes long, with an author's Q&A. 

Single Presentation - $300
2 Presentations - $600

DETAILS

* In order to support students of all backgrounds, I donate a number of complementary visits for Title 1 designated schools. Fees can also be reduced or waived if schools order a certain number of books through a local bookstore. 

** For events more than one hour outside of San Mateo, CA, my rate is $1800/day, plus travel (lodging and transportation). 

ADULT EVENTS

I am also available for panels, keynotes, and storytelling workshops for adults! Please contact me for details.