Pricing

“The People Who Make Books”   (Elementary or Middle School)

Age-appropriate presentation about the publishing industry and/or the writing process. Includes read-aloud (ENOUGH IS... or I THINK I THINK A LOT) and Q&A.

Assembly or classroom. 45-50 min.

“Wants, Needs, and Enough” (Elementary)

Includes read-aloud and interactive discussion of ENOUGH IS... and Q&A. An excellent supplement to wants/needs curriculum. Assembly or classroom. 45-50 min.

“Picture Books Are Maps: Writing Strong Stories”  (Elementary or Middle School)

Teaches students how authors lead their readers through books using Traditional Narrative Structure working like a map. Helpful for students who are writing their own stories or learning the writing process. Includes a collaborative activity. Classroom recommended. 45-50 min.

“The Poetry of Picture Books” (High School or College) 

Discusses the picture book form and its similarities to poetry. Includes icebreaker, examples, Q&A. Works for creative writing or English classes, a small group of strong student writers, or literary magazine staff. Includes Q&A. 35-45 min.

“Picturebooking as a Career” (High School or College)

Explores these topics: writing, querying, submissions, and traditional publication from Jessica’s kidlit experience. Suitable as a career talk or a dip into the “how” of publishing picture books. Includes Q&A. 35-45 min.

Custom Presentation Option - Do you want Jessica to speak on something not listed here? Work with her to develop a talk on a custom topic.

$350/presentation

 If two presentations in same day, take $50 off each. If three or more, take $100 off each.

If greater than 25 miles away from Jessica’s home in Lancaster, PA, please add mileage ($.65/mile) and tolls reimbursement, with further reimbursements for greater distances (such as airfare) if applicable.

Initial pricing and details are listed, but please reach out to discuss these possibilities, your ideas, and your budget.

If you have a pricing question, please don’t hesitate to ask.

All presentations can include book sales. If elected, Jessica will work with the school and its closest independent bookstore to facilitate ordering signed books via a paper order form she will create. No extra charge.

All of the presentation options above are available via video conference if price or distance is an issue.

Price: $175/presentation

Host Jessica to read either book and host Q&A at your library for cost of mileage/tolls plus a Pay-What-You-Wish honorarium.

If You choose I THINK I THINK A LOT, you can also elect to have Jessica lead a craft.