The following explains my School Visit Presentation. 

I am also available to speak at Professional Conferences.
Please contact me directly to inquire about booking a school visit. 

MCLeffler@aol.com     (603)672-8991

   
MY SCHOOL PRESENTATION
My school visit presentation is based on the theme of my most recent book. My slideshow both excites and educates,

inspiring the children to create their own art and stories. Through my presentation, "The Story Behind the Story",

I show how a book is developed from concept to finished book. I tell them what sparked the idea behind each book. 

I share my storyboards, sketches and paintings. For kindergarten through grade 2, I make a drawing for the school to keep.

My presentation ends with a question-answer period. I do a maximum of three sessions a day which run about

50-55 minutes each. During free time, before or after sessions, I would be happy to sign books.

WHAT I NEED
Please provide:

• A space that will get dark
• Powerpoint computer & projector set up (Windows)
  (If you do not have Powerpoint, please contact me.)
• Screen or white wall for projection
• Microphone
• Easel
• Blank paper
• Cup of water

FEES:

*My current fee is $1000.00 per day which consists of three- 50 minute sessions and a booksigning (if requested.)

For local schools, I am willing to discuss half days.

Schools in New England which are over 1 hour commute, add a $50.00 travel fee.

If a visit requires an overnight stay, expenses including hotel, travel and meals will be added to the fee.

Discounts are given when several schools in the same area, book visits.
*Please contact me directly to discuss fees for school visits outside of New England and professional conferences or presentations.

(603) 672-8991 I am based in Amherst, NH

BOOK SALES:
It is not mandatory to sell my books during my visit, but if you wish to host a book sale, I would be happy to autograph the books.
When possible, please support your local bookstore. Most stores would be happy to host the event at your school and may even provide a discount.

If your school would like to handle the sale of books, you may contact the publishers listed below and they you will give the appropriate discount.

Click here to download a sample Book-sale Order Form.

Publishers List:

Farrar Straus & Giroux 1-888-330-8477 (customer service)

School sales: Sally Kim 646-307-5307

• Jack's Talent
• Isabella's Above-Ground Pool

• Bus Route to Boston
• Clams All Year
• Wanda's Roses
• Jumping Day
• I Don't Want to Go to Camp
• My Backpack

Albert Whitman & Co. 1-800-255-7675

• Princess K.I.M. and the lie that grew
• Princess Kim and too much truth (Spring 2011)
• The Peanut Free Cafe'
• Mr. Tanen's Ties Rule
• Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble
• Mr. Tanen's Ties
• Bravery Soup
• Jungle Halloween

• The Pilgrims and ME
• Dog Wash Day
• Calling All Cats
• Edgar Degas, Paintings that Dance
• Smart About the Presidents
• Smart About the Fifty States
• Princess for a Day
• Ice Cold Birthday
• Silly Willy
• Lots of Hearts
• The Big Snowball

• Carl the Complainer
• Spotlight on Stacey

Random House  1-800-733-3000

• My Dance Recital  (pop up)

HarperCollins 1-800-242-7737

• Easter Bunny in Training
• It's Halloween Night
• Rain Brings Frogs- A little book of hope (Spring 2011)

 Scholastic   1-212-343-6100

• Wednesday in Spaghetti Day (only available in bookclub)
• Let It Fall
• Let It Snow (2011)