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2010-2011 Academic Year Schedules and Fees
Arrangements:
I can offer three
presentations
during the school day and enjoy combined classes, but I suggest that
you
limit the numbers for each session to two to five classes. I am
happy to sign
books
during the day or after school. Preschool to Grade 8.
Conference speaking
may include a keynote and two additional breakout sessions or three
separate breakout sessions. Inservice training is customized to
your needs.
I am also available for virtual visits (using Skype) with your class or library group as well as for public library presentations or presentations to parent and community groups in conjunction with a school visit or conference--or locally in Maine.
Fees:
$1100 per school day
in
Maine
(plus expenses beyond 50 miles).
$1700 per school day
(plus
expenses) out of state.
$2700 per day,
conference speaking and inservice training (plus expenses).
$350 Single one hour public library
or evening program (plus expenses beyond greater
Portland) or elsewhere
in conjunction
with
other school and library visits.
$250 Virtual School
Visits
(one hour) e-mail FMI.
Virtual Professional Development--e-mail to discuss format and fees.
Funding
Sources:
Schools and libraries
use
a variety of sources to sponsor author visits, including Title I,
district,
PTA/ PTO, grants from local organizations or business groups, and funds
from the sale of the author's books.
Books are available
from my publishers at a 40% discount for author visits to schools and
libraries. Sale of books at cover price that have been obtained
at this substantial discount can help you to fund a visit from
me.
For a list of
grants available to help to fund author visits and other school
activities, see children's author Jennifer
Ward's
webpage.
For encouragement
in seeking community collaborators to help fund your visit, please
consult Alexis O'Neill's article Finding
Funding for School Visits.