AUTHOR ​VISITS

AUTHOR VISITS

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​I would love to talk about books and the writing process with your group! 
I offer both in-person and virtual presentations to audiences of all ages, at schools, libraries, and conferences. My current school programs are listed below, but I am happy to customize a visit to meet your needs. For more information and to check availability, please fill out my contact form.

To see my upcoming and past events, please visit my EVENTS & NEWS page HERE.
Download my Author Visit Flyer HERE.
Download my Book Sell Sheets & Press Kit HERE.
Download my Author Visit FAQ HERE.
(FAQ document includes sample visit schedules, pricing details, discount options and ideas for funding visits, book sale info, plus tips to prepare/get the most out of your visit)
Click HERE to find educator guides for Heather’s books

PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

Presentations:
Storytime with Sprinkles (*or Extra Sprinkles)
Best for: pre-k to grade 1
Length: 20 min / *30-40 min for Extra Sprinkles
This presentation includes a brief introduction followed by an interactive read aloud of one of my books. Depending on the story, it might include props, audience participation, songs, etc. 
*“Extra Sprinkles” option includes an activity or simple craft.
 
How to Bake a Story
Best for: grades 1 to 3
Length: 45-50 min
This presentation includes a talk about my journey to becoming a children's book author with a growth-mindset theme, a read aloud of one of my books, and an interactive talk about the “ingredients” needed to bake a story that’s delicious! I’ll share how I start with an idea and combine ingredients like character, setting, goal, obstacles, and plot to create a finished story. This session concludes with brief Q&A.
 
How to Bake a Story—Master Chef Edition
Best for: grades 3 to 5 (*can be adapted for older grades)
Length: 45-50 min
This interactive presentation includes a talk about my journey to becoming a children's book author with a growth-mindset theme plus the “ingredients” needed to bake a story that’s both delicious and a masterpiece! I’ll share how I start with an idea and combine ingredients like character, setting, goal, obstacles, and plot to create a finished book. I'll also discuss the process of publication from idea to bound book, with a special emphasis on revision. This session concludes with brief Q&A.
 
Writing Workshops:
Bake Your Story
Best for: small groups of independent writers, typically grades 3 to 6 (or older)
Length: 45-60 min
In this hands-on writing workshop, I will use prompts, games, and activities to help students combine the ingredients needed to bake a delicious story of their own. This workshop is often an add-on to the How to Bake a Story presentations for a small group of student writers and can be tailored to focus on one aspect of story such as character, plot, etc.
 
Bake Your Masterpiece Story
Best for: small groups of independent writers, typically grades 3 to 6 (or older)
Length: 45-60 min
In this hands-on writing workshop, I will use activities and examples to focus on the revision process. Students will either revise a story together as a group or bring their own stories to revise using my tips. This workshop is often an add-on to the How to Bake a Story presentations for a small group of student writers and can be tailored to focus on one aspect of story.
 
Extras:
Autograph or Meet & Greet Session and book distribution
Storytime plus Q&A 
Lunch with the Author
Family/Community Literacy Night
Custom programs available—just ask! 
 
Heather is also available for conferences, festivals, and more. 
Some of my past presentations include:

• Young Writers Day workshops (Haverford School District)
  
• Career Day presentation (New Salem Elementary School; Conestoga High School)
• Path to Publication (panelist, Wissahickon Valley Public Library)
• Debut Author & Illustrator (panelist, SCBWI Eastern PA)
• “Picture Book Fixer Upper” (revision presentation for SCBWI writers)

In-Person

Full Day $600
(includes up to 4 presentations/workshops + book signing; travel expenses may apply) 
Half Day $350
(includes 2-3 presentations; local only, unless combined with a multi-school visit; see below)
Single Presentation $150
for most presentations/workshops
(local only, unless combined with a multi-school visit; see below)
 
*Please note that travel expenses (mileage, lodging, airfare, etc.) may be added for travel more than 1 hour from the Eastern PA area. Minimum 3-day visit required for those that involve air travel or more than a half-day’s drive, but you’re welcome to share travel expenses with other schools!
 
Please talk to me about your budget concerns.
I can work with schools on smaller budgets, and I donate a limited number of discounted or free visits per year. For ideas on how to fund an author visit and see potential discount options, please see my Author Visit FAQ HERE. 

Virtual

Full Day $300
Half Day $175
Single Presentation $75 for most presentations
20-min Author Q&A FREE 
(available for a limited number per year; students required to have read at least one of Heather’s books prior to Q&A)
 
*School to provide virtual platform.

* Teachers must be present during all sessions, both in-person and virtual.

BOOK SALES

I love to sign books! Although not essential, I strongly encourage schools to coordinate book sales prior to my visit. You can partner with a local bookstore to create book order forms, order, and deliver books to your school. For virtual visits, I’m happy to sign bookplates and send them to your school. For more information about book sales, please see my Author Visit FAQ HERE.

Click HERE for my Author Visit FAQ Packet

​"Miss Heather came to our elementary school for career day and taught us all about her journey to becoming an author. She was so encouraging and told the students what they can do now to start working on their own career goals. Miss Heather took the time to read, “Paisley’s Big Birthday” to every class and answered each question with care. Everyone loved her book and is looking forward to her next release! "
-- Jennifer Anderson
​Spring Grove School District

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​“ My students and I absolutely loved our time with Mrs. Stigall. She was engaging, entertaining, and enthusiastic. We loved the props she brought and my students loved hearing her read. My students like asking questions and learning about how she wrote the book."    
​--Cheryl Hutchinson 
Kindergarten Teacher
​New Eagle Elementary School

"Our students love Miss Stigall! Children can definitely relate to sweet Paisley's story; and Miss Stigall's presentation was fun, interactive, and reinforced some big ideas. How can children tell they're growing up? What can they do today that they couldn't do when they were younger? This theme worked so well in our mixed-age Montessori classrooms. In addition, Miss Stigall was a delight to work with leading up to the event. She is organized, thoughtful, and prepared. The communication was wonderful. Our students are eagerly awaiting Miss Stigall's next book!"  
--Miss Manning
Art Teacher, Montessori School

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