Author Visit
Bring Inclusive Stories and Meaningful Conversations to Your School or Event
Author Visits
Talking about inclusion with kids can feel tricky. You don't want to say the wrong thing. You want to get it right—but sometimes you're unsure where to start.
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That's why I wrote my books.
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Stories are one of the best ways to help kids understand disability, differences, and what it means to include everyone. They open up conversations that might otherwise feel hard. They help kids see that being inclusive doesn't have to be complicated—it can be part of everyday life.
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And sometimes, having the author right there to guide the conversation makes it even easier.
What Happens During a Visit?
When I visit your classroom, library, or school (in person or virtually), my goal is to make it fun, engaging, and something kids remember.
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A visit typically includes:
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Book Reading: I'll read one (or more) of my books about disability inclusion and then open up a conversation with students. They always have questions, and I love answering them.
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Ability Awareness Activity: A hands-on or interactive activity designed to help students better understand disability and think about ways to support and include their peers.
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Classroom Worksheet or Follow-Up: I'll bring a kid-friendly activity or reflection sheet teachers can use after the visit to keep the conversation going.
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My books—What Happened to You?, I'm Just Me, and Let's Play!—are all about helping kids see disability as part of the world around them. When we start these conversations early, we're teaching the next generation how to be kind, curious, and inclusive—not because someone told them to, but because they believe everyone belongs.
Who This Is For
These visits work well for:
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Elementary Classrooms (PreK-5th Grade)
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School-Wide Disability Awareness Days
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Library Story Hours
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Community Events
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Every visit is a little different. If you have an idea or a specific event in mind, let's talk about it. We'll determine what fits your space, students, and goals.
In Person or Virtual
I'm based in Washington, and most in-person visits will be local—but I'm open to traveling if it works out (or if you want to fly me somewhere!).
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Virtual visits are available anywhere and can be an excellent option for classrooms nationwide.
Why This Matters
Kids are curious. They notice disability and differences. The problem isn't their curiosity—adults often don't know how to guide those conversations.​ When we teach children the right words early on, we help shape the way they see and treat others—in the classroom, on the playground, and beyond.
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An author visit is more than just a storytime. It's a starting point for students to learn how to notice, accept, and include everyone around them.
