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Professional School and Library Visits by Award-Winning Children's Book Authors and Illustrators |
Kidlit Pros on the Go is an experienced collective of authors and illustrators who:
- develop and present curriculum-supporting school and library visits
- provide resources to help educators set and achieve literacy and cross-curricular goals before, during, and after a visit
- inspire and motivate young scholars!
Why do school and library visits matter?
Author and illustrator visits are a powerful catalyst for igniting creativity and excitement for learning. Good visits help you achieve your curriculum goals.
During a school or library visit, students personally connect with literature and the real people and real processes behind its creation.
Books, authors, and stories become vibrant, relatable experiences. Author and illustrator presentations bridge existing knowledge with new ideas and cultivate a lifelong love of reading and writing. Bringing working authors and illustrators into the educational environment can be a springboard for achieving language arts, STEAM and SEL curriculum goals and standards.
When authors and illustrators share their journeys and the diverse worlds they create, they not only entertain but also empower young minds to see themselves as potential storytellers and sharers of knowledge. This fosters an environment where students feel encouraged to explore their own narratives and aspirations. Furthermore, school and library visits demystify the process of writing and making art and legitimizes these fields for future employment.
Books, authors, and stories become vibrant, relatable experiences. Author and illustrator presentations bridge existing knowledge with new ideas and cultivate a lifelong love of reading and writing. Bringing working authors and illustrators into the educational environment can be a springboard for achieving language arts, STEAM and SEL curriculum goals and standards.
When authors and illustrators share their journeys and the diverse worlds they create, they not only entertain but also empower young minds to see themselves as potential storytellers and sharers of knowledge. This fosters an environment where students feel encouraged to explore their own narratives and aspirations. Furthermore, school and library visits demystify the process of writing and making art and legitimizes these fields for future employment.
Pros On The Go! |
Check out the Pros! Click on our names below to visit our websites. Who would you like to bring to your school or library next?
Sarah Aronson Nancy F. Castaldo Leslie Helakoski Alice B. McGinty Patricia Newman Carrie A. Pearson |
Sample Educator Feedback for Pros On The Go:
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Nancy Castaldo: "A belated but sincere thank-you from us here at Lab. It was great getting to meet you and I know the students greatly appreciated and enjoyed your visit. It seems like their eyes were opened to some pressing issues and some even feel motivated to action-- thank you!”
Amy Atkinson Middle School Librarian University of Chicago Laboratory Schools |
Leslie Helakoski: "Thank you for adapting so well to your changing audience. We are already applying your fun ideas to get us thinking about word choices."
--J. Brush Paw Paw, Michigan |
Alice McGinty:
"Thank you so much for visiting our school, sparking our imaginations and helping us to be story detectives! I am overjoyed that you chose to spend some of your time at our little school. We truly feel like we won the author visit lottery! You are so engaging and delightful!" Leslie Massow, Prairie School of DuPage |
Patricia Newman: “Your presentations were so wonderful to see – the kids were very engaged, and you made the science come alive for them…It’s always a pleasure to host an author that knows how to hold an audience and is truly interested in hearing what the students think – AND you helped them understand some pretty complex science. Well done.”
-Berkeley (CA) Unified School District |
Carrie Pearson: "I appreciate all the connections between literature, science, social studies, and the world around us. The presentation will spark many questions for further inquiry in my students. Thank you!”
— Heidi Hillman 4th Grade teacher, Crestview Elementary School Simi Valley, CA |
How do I host a visit?
Are you NEW to bringing authors and illustrators into your learning environment? Click on Visit Basics for resources like Ten Tips for Awesome Visits. We'll show you how to bring professional, experienced authors and illustrators into your educational setting in a successful, meaningful way.
Are you EXPERIENCED at bringing authors and illustrators to your school or library? Click on Level Up for resources that help you further define your objectives for the visit.
Are you EXPERIENCED at bringing authors and illustrators to your school or library? Click on Level Up for resources that help you further define your objectives for the visit.
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Pros On The Go are currently scheduling visits into 2026. Reach out today and bring a Pro to your school or library!
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