Author Visits

Thank you for considering inviting me to your school, library, or event.

I offer both in-person and virtual visits, with a variety of presentation options for grades K-8th.

I use slideshows for my presentations. For in-person visits, the school will need to provide access to a screen and the ability to connect a laptop for projecting visuals. If a microphone is required for a large group presentation, the school will need to provide that as well.
Presentations last about 45 minutes each (depending on the grade level and group) and include time for Q&A at the end.
For in-person visits, you can request a book signing time after the presentations.
Virtual sessions are not recorded.

I offer author visits to both public and private schools and can adjust content as needed to serve your guests or students. (In other words, a presentation at a public school will differ from a chapel presentation.) Please note that while my books contain elements of faith, unless otherwise requested, I do not include overt faith content in presentations to public schools or non-Christian private schools.

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Meet the Author (K-2nd)

Hear some of Valerie's story and learn how she fell in love with writing stories—especially stories that remind readers they are wonderfully created. Specifically designed for younger grades, this presentation is shorter than the other options. This presentation includes:

Details about Valerie's love of books and her everyday life as an author
A chance for young students to meet a real-life author and see that it’s something they could do one day too!
Why Valerie thinks books are fun
Q&A time at the end

How an Idea Becomes a Book
(3-5th grade)

Discover the steps of the writing process and how an Idea became one of Valerie's children's books.

Reading of 'What do You Do with an Idea' by Kobi Yamada
Discuss the steps in creating a children's book stressing the importances of hard work and perseverance.
Discusses types of publishing
Q&A Time at the End

How to Build a Story (3-8th grade)

talk or workshop

Stories are so much fun but how do you write a story. Follow along with a familiar tale to discover the building blocks of a good story so you can write one of your own.

Look at classic children's stories to spot the structure and story needs.
Re-Write a children's story together
Participants brainstorm there own ideas
Q&A Time at the End

2025-2026 Author Visit Fees for Schools

Note: Please contact me (valerie@valeriefentress.com) with any budget concerns. I am happy to discuss pricing for private schools, homeschool groups, and other organizations with limited budgets.

Standard In-Person Pricing:

Full Day (3-4 Presentations): $700
Half Day (1-2 Presentations): $450

Standard Virtual Pricing:

$200 for single presentation
$150 for additional same-day presentation
Presentations are 40-45 minutes each and include Q&A time with the author
Presentations are not recorded

Rates above do not include travel costs or special requests. Travel fees apply to visits over an hour away from Wylie, Texas and are as follows: $0.70/mile travel fee or current IRS rate (or airfare if needed) + safe/clean hotel accommodations if lodging is required.

Email me with any questions and for more information.