Author Visits
Rebecca, otherwise known as the “Cupcake Lady,” will come dressed in costume for all author visits.
I love doing author visits! I am available for school visits with preschools, daycares, pods, home school groups, elementary, middle and high schools (in person/virtual in the Washington, DC metro area or virtual elsewhere).
I can also do workshops for parenting groups, non-profits, religious congregations, youth organizations, summer camps, libraries, retirement communities, or continuing education centers (in person/virtual in the Washington, DC metro area or virtual elsewhere).
When I receive your message, I will respond within 24 hours to discuss your request and to provide further information about pricing and availability. I will also schedule a complimentary discovery call to learn more about your author visit or workshop request.
My author visits are interactive, engaging, entertaining, and fun! I will come dressed in costume related to the book (if applicable) and give a slide presentation packed with fun photos and book images.
Contact me at my contact form or email me for pricing at rebecccagreeneLMSW@gmail.com.
Here’s what each “Author’s Journey: All About the Writing Life” presentation includes:
Gain a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes writing life
Learn about a writer’s daily routine
Learn about the illustration process from first sketches to completed illustrations (sample illustrations will be shown)
Learn about the inspiration behind a book and its characters
See examples of a work in progress
Discover how an author researches and writes a book
Learn how an author interviews people for books
See the author’s first stories and manuscripts from elementary school
Learn about the editing and revision process
Learn about important author qualities, including perseverance, resilience, determination and patience
Listen to a book reading
Students will have the opportunity to ask questions
Students can get their books signed
Students will also receive coloring or activity sheets based on the book to color and keep
Teachers will receive a discussion guide based on the book (if applicable)
Teachers will receive posters to advertise the event
During a school visit, I am available to present any of the following workshops, each tailored to specific grade levels:
An Author’s Journey: All About the Writing Life plus How Young Writers Can Write and Illustrate Their Own Books (60 minutes). Students will learn about the writing life, how a book is created, and will also discover how to find an idea or inspiration for a story. Then students will write and illustrate their own blank books (supplies provided).
An Author’s Journey: All About the Writing Life plus Let Your Creativity Soar (60 minutes). Students will learn about the writing life, how a book is created, and will also discover how authors find new, creative ideas for their books. Students will learn how they can find ideas and inspiration all around them and how to nurture their creative spirit.
An Author’s Journey: All About the Writing Life plus Coping with Food Allergies program (60 minutes). Students will learn about the writing life, how a book is created, and will also learn about food allergies. Learn what food allergies are and why they are very serious. Learn how to be a good friend to someone with food allergies, how to advocate for kids who have food allergies, food allergy anti-bullying strategies, and learn how to create an environment of inclusion in the classroom for kids who have food allergies.
An Author’s Journey: All About the Writing Life plus Goal Setting Program (60 minutes). Students will learn about the writing life, how a book is created, and will also learn how to set goals, work toward their goals and achieve their goals. Learn how to choose a goal to work on, how to use the SMART system of goal setting, and how kids can bounce back if their goal doesn’t work out. Kids will choose a goal to work on and discuss during this program. Perseverance, determination and resilience are important values emphasized in this program.
An Author’s Journey: All About the Writing Life plus Kindness Program (60 minutes). Students will learn about the writing life, how a book is created, and will also learn about kindness, why it’s important, and how they can come up with their own ideas for kindness projects. Kids will learn how they can create their own kindness clubs at school or in their neighborhoods.
An Author’s Journey: All About the Writing Life plus Friendship Skills Program (60 minutes). Students will learn about the writing life, how a book is created, and will also learn about friendship skills, why they are important, and how they can be a good friend to others. Kids will learn how they can create an environment of inclusion in their schools and classrooms.
I am also available to present the following workshops for adult groups:
I can present at community centers, libraries, religious congregations, parenting groups, school parent education series, and non-profits:
Parenting the Only Child: Best Practices for Raising a Happy and Thriving Only Child (60 minutes). Participants will learn tips and recommendations for how to raise a happy only child who thrives and has a meaningful childhood. This workshop will explore topics including the benefits of having an only child, tips on how to maintain strong ties with extended family to benefit only children, creating new and exciting family traditions perfect for a family of three, how to tactfully handle hurtful comments and inquiries about family size, navigating questions from your child about lack of siblings, debunking the idea of the lonely only and other stigmas surrounding only children, and more!
When You’re One and Done, Not by Choice: How to Cope (60 minutes). Participants will learn tips and recommendations about how to cope when they have a smaller family size than they originally envisioned, whether because of infertility, divorce, financial issues, or health concerns. Coping strategies including getting to know other only child families, avoiding triggering situations like baby showers, taking the time to process others’ pregnancy announcements, and more will be discussed.
Life Skills for Teens: Make Sure Your Teen Knows How to Make Appointments, Find a Job, Grocery Shop and More (60 minutes). Participants will learn the disheartening statistics about young people who fail to launch and live at home long-term during their 20s and 30s without any educational or vocational plans. Learning essential life skills as a teen can help young people venture out into the world more independently and successfully. Life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, homemaking, job search skills, health care advocacy skills, and more will be discussed.
Expressive Journaling: How to Write Your Life Story (60 minutes). Participants will learn about what expressive journaling is and how it can help them feel more connected and engaged, reduce anxiety, and ignite creativity. Participants will work on sample journal entries and learn about ways they can self-publish their work.
Friendship 101 for Seniors (60 minutes). Participants will learn the most important social skills for making new friends after age 55. Important social skills including reaching out to others, reciprocating, showing interest, conversational skills, and conflict resolution will all be covered. Keeping in touch with friends and family through social media, email, and video call platforms will also be discussed.
Building Your Village: Friendships for Moms (60 minutes). Participants will learn about why all new moms need a village and how they can build one. Tips for meeting new moms, reaching out, conversational skills, reciprocation, and building a sense of community will all be covered.
Journaling from the Heart: Writing Workshop for Teens (60 minutes). Teens will learn about the different kinds of journaling and will learn important journal writing skills.
