Author Visits

I love reading my stories to children and talking to them about writing. My presentations are geared to entertain, educate, and encourage children to read and write more.

Story Time Rhythm and Rhyme

In this PowerPoint presentation, I talk about being a writer and where I find inspiration. I’ll read Goat’s Boat Won’t Float, and we’ll find the words that rhyme. I’ll close with an interactive sing-along.

For grades K-2
30 minutes
Single in-person session: $150 (virtual $100)
Half day (3 sessions): $400 (virtual $250)
Full day (6 sessions): $600 (virtual $450)

Story Time Transformation

In this PowerPoint presentation, I talk about the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly. I’ll read my book Doll Trouble and close with an interactive sing-along.

For grades K-2
30 minutes
Single in-person session: $150 (virtual $100)
Half day (3 sessions): $400 (virtual $250)
Full day (6 sessions): $600 (virtual $450)

Let’s Build a Story!

In this PowerPoint presentation, I talk about the basic elements of a story using a “5 Ws and How” framework. I’ll give examples of each by sharing snippets from various picture books, including my own. I’ll read my book Doll Trouble, then we’ll close by creating a story together.

For grades K-2
30 minutes
Single in-person session: $150 (virtual $100)
Half day (3 sessions): $400 (virtual $250)
Full day (6 sessions): $600 (virtual $450)

Please note travel expenses (airfare, lodging, mileage, meals) will be added for visits that are more than 30 miles from Moorhead, MN.

A Few Teacher Responses

“Kim understands kids. She is kind and inspires kids to participate in the thinking and writing process. She is well-prepared and her slideshow is engaging. Her books are darling and fun!”

“I appreciated how interactive it was for the students. The students were engaged and really enjoyed the presentation. I thought that the wrap-up activity was perfect. It was a great mini-lesson in writing and being an author.”

“I think it is so important to provide students with real-world examples of different professions. Writing is something that is sadly becoming a lost art. It is refreshing to be able to show students where writing can take you and that it can be a career!”

“Kim keeps her sessions informative and engaging. Our students feel special knowing they met a published author.”

“My students loved dreaming up a story. This is super relatable for them and will transfer well to writing in their journals!”

“Kim’s presentation was fun and interactive for students! They basically learned how to write a story!”

“She can relate to the kids, she keeps their attention.”