How to Plan an Author Visit to your Classroom

Hosting an author visit is a great way to promote both reading and writing in your classroom. A properly planned and implemented author visit allows students to meet and talk with a favorite author and learn about writing for a real audience.

The possibilities for author visits abound, and some can even be arranged via higher tech options such as Skype and virtual author visits - thus opening your visit up to authors who are not in your local area - or even in the same country!

Advance planning for an author visit is vital to its success. There are many things to consider when deciding on an author. Do your students have a favorite author? Do you know of a local author who would love to talk with your class? Are you at a loss when thinking of the right person, and can use some help deciding?

Author Lisa Ard, children's book author, shared some tips for planning a successful author visit. Lisa is the author of the Dream Seeker series (ages 7-10) and the award-winning Saving Halloween (ages 9-12). Based in Portland, Oregon, Lisa offers free author visits to area schools. She also does virtual visits via Skype.

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