Interactive author visits
Spark excitement for reading, writing, and science
I’m a seasoned presenter and award-winning STEM/STEAM author, with over 20 years of experience speaking at more than 100 events.
I love sharing my passion for science and discovery through in-person and virtual author visits. My goal is to spark students’ excitement for science and their curiosity about the natural world.
I understand that educators are busy, so I’ve assembled the information below to make this easier.
“Rebecca has a real knack for making science entertaining and accessible to children.”
2026-2027 Author Visit Packet
Learn all about what you can expect when you book me for a visit. You’ll find a menu of presentation options, pricing info, a sample schedule, equipment needs, and lots of helpful tips.
What They Said…
“Rebecca was an amazing presenter and captivated our entire school, comprised of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.”
“This was one of our best author visits! The interactive elements of the presentation really engaged the students. I also thought the mini writing lesson was excellent. It clearly showed how real authors revise their work.”
“Thank you for the phenomenal author visit. The kids absolutely LOVED it!!! And your books are flying out of the library like hotcakes!”
“Thank you so much Rebecca! The kids loved meeting you and were chatting about seeds like crazy when we got off the Zoom.”
“We especially loved the writing workshop section! That was so great for our students to have someone who writes professionally show them the writing process and push them to strengthen their own writing. ”
Programs
Primary (Grades K-2)
The Tallest Trees
Rise to the Sky is the true story of how trees grow up. Students get an inside look at the journey of a book, from idea to drafting, revision to illustration, and finally to publication. The program includes a reading of Rise to the Sky, an interactive activity to show how trees grow, and time for questions and answers.
Length: 40 minutes
Grades: Pre K - 2
Featured books: Rise to the Sky
Animal Superpowers
In this interactive presentation, students explore real-life animal superpowers. The program is full of science content, with hands-on activities designed to stimulate learning. It concludes with a mini-writing lesson.
Length: 45 minutes
Grades: 3 – 5
Featured book: Sensational Senses
A Monarch Butterfly Mystery
Drawing on the content of The Monarchs Are Missing, I take students into the fascinating world of monarch butterflies. Together we explore a real environmental crisis—the dwindling population of monarch butterflies—and look at the tools and methods that scientists are using to help solve the problem. And students learn some of the ways they can help.
Length: 45 minutes
Grades: 3 and up
Featured book: The Monarchs Are Missing
Solving an Ocean Mystery
In this presentation, students explore a real-life environmental mystery—how can we protect birds from wind farms in the ocean? Together we go on an adventure with scientists, sailing out to sea, catching birds, and tracking them, all in an attempt to find answers.
Length: 45 minutes
Grades: 3 and up
Featured book: Birds vs. Blades?
WHOO Wakes when You Sleep?
I read aloud my book Night Creatures and introduce students to some of the mysterious animals that come out after dark. Through hands-on activities, students explore the senses of nocturnal animals, and they learn how to plan their own nighttime adventure.
Length: 40 minutes
Grades: Pre K - 2
Featured book: Night Creatures
Wonder Wings
Wonder Wings introduces students to the wonderful world of wings. The program includes a reading of Wonder Wings (with opportunities for students to guess along on each page), hands-on activities to explore how different animals use their wings, and time for questions and answers.
Length: 40 minutes
Grades: Pre K - 2
Featured book: Wonder Wings
Intermediate (Grades 3-5)
Preparing for Your Visit
Preparation is key to a successful visit! Download my tips for how to get ready for your visit.
Let’s plan a visit!
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