Interested in booking Mez for a School Author Visit or Book Event?
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What can you expect from a school visit?
Visiting kids in the classroom is by far my favourite part of being a children’s author. My aim is always to leave children feeling inspired to unplug and go on an adventure (whether in a book or on their own two feet)… and maybe even set out to discover a story of their own to tell.
Though I am currently (as of August 2019) located in Athens, Georgia (USA), I have visited schools all around the world and make frequent visits to the UK, so don’t hesitate to query even if your school is geographically distant!
A typical 1-hour school visit session includes:
- 30-minute presentation about what it means to be an author + my top tips for aspiring authors (that anyone can try)
- Interactive story-making workshop: the “What if…?” game (this one is a crowd favourite!)
- Q&A time
- Book signing
*If I have visited your school previously, ask about my special Book 2 session: The Serpent Stone Experience. The session highlights how I go about researching hands-on for the books and invites students back in time with Katie Watson to experience a live Cherokee Stomp Dance.
*Detective Training event also available for smaller groups or parties
For standard terms and conditions (including fees), download the information PDF:
USA School Visit Info, 2019-20
You can listen to a short sample of a presentation here:
What teachers and students are saying about Mez’s school visits:
“Very engaging for students, and we loved your originality!” -Katie Barnes, 4th-grade teacher
“Fantastic! The what-if game was the highlight!” -Daniel Delgado, 3rd-grade teacher
“It was great! I learned a lot about being an author! I loved the pictures.” -Micah Rhodes, 4th-grade student
“I loved her rapport with the students! It was excellent!” -Sue Nell Smeltzer, 3rd-grade teacher
“I like how Mez talked about how everyone can be an author.” – 3rd-grade student
“I appreciated the visuals and the interactions with students. Great presentation!” -Terri Holt, 5th-grade teacher/ ELA
“The children were inspired to write. Thank you!” -Helen H. Zeagler, 3rd-gade teacher
“It was awesome, fantastic, amazing… there’s so many ways I could describe it!” -Noah Spivey, age 10
“She inspired me to read more.” -Grayson, 5th-grade student
“It was great to hear from an author. It inspired me to never give up even when I’m stuck. I’ll be sure to take a journal to New York!” -Meredith Hale, 5th-grade student
For more information about Mez’s school visits or to book Mez, fill out the contact form below. You’ll get a response within 24 hours.
Upcoming Events
USA
AUTUMN/WINTER 2019-20
- 18 January: Normal Books, Athens – 2-4pm Caged Canary Party + signing – Open Event
- 14 December: The Story Shop, Monroe– 1-2.30pm Caged Canary Party + signing – Open Event
- 12 December: Barnes & Noble, Athens – 6pm Caged Canary + signing – Open event
UK/EU
WINTER/SPRING 2019
- 7 June: Emmanuel Christian School, Oxford – Closed Event
- 23 March: Librarians Unconference, Ascot – Closed Event
- 7 March: World Book Day, Hampstead Parochial School – Closed Event
AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 Book Tour
- 10 November: Boltons’ Book Club, Oxford – Closed Event
- 6 November: St Marylebone School, London – Closed Event
- 27 July: Theale Library, Berkshire – 3pm detective training + signing – Open Event (Places limited. Call Theale Library to reserve)
USA
SPRING 2018 Book Tour – GA, USA
- 26 March: Prince Avenue Christian School – Closed event
- 28 March: Malcom Bridge Elementary School – Closed event
- 28 March: Barnes & Noble, Athens – 6pm detective party + signing – Open event
- 29 March: Whitehead Road Elementary School – Closed event
- 29 March: Oconee County Library – 4.30 – 5.30pm detective party + signing – Open event
- 30 March: Rocky Branch Elementary School – Closed event
- 3 April: The Story Shop, Monroe – 1-2pm detective party + signing – Open event
- 3 April – Normal Books, Athens – 5pm Q&A + signing & refreshments – Open event
2017
- 20 December – High Point Farm Christmas Party, Watkinsville, GA – Closed event
