School & Library Visits (virtual and in person):

School & library visits can be tailored to the interests of the school and ages of the students (usually pre-K through 5th/6th). During a standard 45-60 minute presentation I will read one or two books, talk about the inspiration behind the book(s), share sample sketches, give a peek at some of the art I made as a kid and discuss how it ties into the art I am making now, give a short studio tour (that includes my cats and my library which is alphabetized by illustrator), and answer student questions. For a longer session (60 min +) I share more in-depth thoughts on the art making process (including the importance of making mistakes, paying close attention to the world around you, improvisation, revision, and play in art making), and I incorporate live drawing.

Please note that the best school visits happen when the school and students have spent time with my work before I visit, whether reading my books or creating art related to the books and ideas I’ll be sharing.

VIRTUAL SCHOOL VISITS:
$350 for a 30 minute session, $500 for a 45 minute session, $600 for a one hour session. These visits can also be tailored to the interests of the school and ages of the students. During a 30-45 minute visit I will read a book, talk about the inspiration behind the book, share sample sketches, give a peek at some of the art I made as a kid and discuss how it ties into the art I am making now, give a short studio tour (that includes my cats and my library which is alphabetized by illustrator), and answer student questions. For a longer session I can share more in-depth thoughts on the art making process (including the importance of making mistakes, paying close attention to the world around you, improvisation, revision, and play in art making), and incorporate live drawing.

IN PERSON SCHOOL VISITS:
IN PERSON LOCAL VISITS (30 minutes or less from Olympia):
Same presentations and rates as virtual visits* (with a discount option, see below) but with a minimum one hour session and an additional travel fee of up to $200, depending on distance.

IN PERSON TRAVEL EVENTS (more than 30 minutes from Olympia):
$2000* per day (up to 4 sessions per day) plus travel and lodging expenses.

* DISCOUNT FOR ALL IN PERSON EVENTS:
Please consider coordinating a book sale through your local book store. There is a $500 discount if you offer my books for preorder before the event or have them for sale at an in-person event. Most Independent Booksellers throughout the country are happy to do this and will make the process smooth and easy for you! (For local schools and libraries, Browsers Bookshop in Olympia, WA is available to coordinate book sales and has a streamlined order form ready to go. You can email Andrea here.)

LIBRARY VISITS:

These visits can be tailored to the needs/interests of the library and age of the audience. During a 45-60 minute visit I can read a book and do a craft and some live drawing, or I can do a slide presentation in which I read a book, talk about the inspiration behind the book, share sample sketches, give a peek at some of the art I made as a kid and discuss how it ties into the art I am making now, give a short studio tour (that includes my cats and my studio library which is alphabetized by illustrator), and answer questions. For a longer session I can share more in-depth thoughts on the art making process (including the importance of making mistakes, paying close attention to the world around you, improvisation, revision, and play in art making), incorporate live drawing, and do a craft depending on time. Pricing is flexible based on distance traveled, time, and library budget. Like with school visits, a discount is also available if books are offered for sale at the event.

Please email corinna@corinnaluyken(dot)com for more info on library visits.

Additional School & Library Visit info:

BOOKING:
To book a school visit contact: corinna@corinnaluyken(dot)com

AUTHOR VISIT CONTRACT (please read thoroughly):
Download here.

AUTHOR VISIT PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS:
Author Bio + Artist Statement
Author Photo 1
Author Photo 2
Author Photo 3
Author Photo 4 (toddler)

DOWNLOADABLE ACTIVITY SHEETS FOR TEACHERS:
View here.

AV NEEDS etc:
- laptop with access to either google classroom or the ability to run a power point presentation from a USB thumb drive, with a second USB outlet available for a clicker/pointer
- screen and projector
- microphone for larger assemblies.
- flip pad and markers for drawing
- a reserved parking spot!

CREATIVE WAYS TO FUND SCHOOL AUTHOR VISITS:
You can find more information and creative suggestions for funding an author visit at your school here.