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SCHOOL VISITS &
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

PRICE LIST
 * In-person prices do not include travel expenses and are subject to change. *
* Discounts available for Title I Schools. *
* addt'l 15-20 min author photo session & book signing included with each session (pre-ordered books)*
 
  • Pre-K / Kindergarten: 30 min session ($75 virtual / $150 in person)
  • Grades 1-2: 45 min session ($150 virtual / $250 in person)
  • Grades 3-8: 45-60 min session ($175 virtual / $275 in person)
  • Writing, Literacy or Illustration Workshop: 60-90 min ($250 virtual/$350 in person)
  • Professional Development: 60-90 min ($250 virtual/$350 in person)
  • ​Family Literacy Night: 45-60 min read aloud & presentation + book signings ($350)
SESSION OPTIONS
Option 1 - Recommended for Pre-K and Kinder
After an interactive read aloud, we'll discuss students' feelings about the book and ask some simple comprehension questions. Students can ask me questions about being an author or about my books. If time permits, we'll complete a related arts and crafts activity, musical activity, or game. 
Option 2 - Recommended for Grades 1 - 5
How an Idea Becomes a Book: Students will learn about my book process from idea to finish and the steps that go into getting a book published. After an interactive reading, students will participate in a book related activity and ask any burning questions during a Q&A. If time permits, we will complete a releated arts and crafts activity, musical activity, or game. 
Option 3 - Recommended for Grades 1 and up
What It's Like to Be an Author-Illustrator: I'll discuss how I became an author-illustrator, my creative process, and why I love my job + reading from one of my books. Q&A
Option 4 - Recommended for Grades 3 and up
Think and write like a children's book author! We'll learn ways to brainstorm ideas and characters and determine the purpose and theme of a story. We'll discuss the writing process and learn the power of revision to create an engaging and page-turnable story with strong verbs, effective dialogue, compelling characters, and descriptive words. Time will be reserved for group sharing and Q&A. Presentation will be tailored to age group and alloted time.
Option 5 - Recommended for Grades 4 and up
Illustrate like a picture book author! We'll learn ways to create characters, determine style, break up a story into spreads, determine what text should go on each page, and which images would best partner with the text. We'll look at examples of illustrations from my books that include clues to provide more narrative context to move the story forward. Time will be reserved for group sharing and student Q&A. Presentation will be tailored to age group and allotted time.
Professional Development Options

  • Using picture books in cross-content instruction

  • Teaching creative writing & revision

  • Using picture books with English language learners

  • Teaching how to draw from personal background and experiences to write stories

  • Ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in your classroom & school library

  • The power of effective read alouds

  • Teaching vocabulary and grammar through children's books

  • Promoting Growth Mindset

  • Supporting the Reluctant Reader (Exposing students to a variety of genres and text formats)

  • Infusing the science of reading in literacy instruction

  • Keeping students engaged through interactive lessons

Other school visit presentation & professional development options
available upon request
To book a school visit, workshop, literacy night, or professional development session, please complete the form below.

Angela Quezada Padron

School Visits & Educator Resources Request

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