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SCHOOL VISITS!
All presentations and workshops are warm, interactive, and designed to spark creativity and get your students excited about reading and writing. Visits can be tailored for age (Pre-K and up) and interests, so that each visit is perfectly suited for your school.
Presentations
Audience Size: Assembly or classroom
45 minutes
10 Tools in Every Writer’s Toolbox
Whether you’re just learning your letters or you’re already practicing putting words to paper, you’re already adding to your writer’s toolbox—the same toolbox authors use. Using examples from Cory’s path from Pre-K to publication, we’ll explore things like: where ideas come from, where to find inspiration when stuck, and how we’re all storytellers . . . we just might not know it yet.
Eat That Book
The perfect addition to your Read Across America or National Poetry Month celebrations. This presentation explores the different kinds of books we read, encourages students to “taste” (like Alastair from The Simple Art of Flying) a wide selection.
(Educators might find that adding a classroom “Book Tasting” to the day’s events to be a helpful and fun way to apply this message. Includes a downloadable “Book Tasting” guide and worksheet.)
*Presentations can be customized to highlight your school’s yearly theme, Positivity Project character traits, PARP focus, and more!
Writing Workshops
Audience Size: Grade-level or classroom
45-60 minutes
· Inspiration Station Workshop
· Crafting Characters – What every character needs and how it informs your plot
· Voice Lessons – Understanding how “voice” can make your story sing
· Revising Your Recipe – Different ways to edit and give your story flavor
· A Sense of Setting – Go on a “sense walk” and find other ways to bring your setting to life (best suited for outdoors)
Classroom Q&A
Audience Size: Up to 45 students per session
20-30 minutes
Because large assemblies have their limitations, interacting with students in the comfort of their own classroom environment and in a space where every student has a chance to ask questions is priceless. These highly personal visits can look like popping into individual classrooms after one large assembly or convening several classes for a grade-level discussion. Q&A’s last 20-30 minutes depending on the number of students, can be scheduled with 10-minute breaks between, and work best when classes have already participated in a presentation or workshop earlier in the day or are currently reading one of Cory’s books. Each class will be given a “Monster List of Questions” prior, to ensure an engaging and informative time.
(Large schools looking to squeeze in as many of these visits as possible should feel free to contact Cory about scheduling. Special two-day rates will be given when possible.)
*Christian educators and homeschool co-ops: Please note that any of the above can be adapted to highlight Gospel-centered themes and applications. Contact Cory for more information!
Customize Your Visit
● Full-day visits include up to three presentations or workshops, plus book signing. Optional lunch with the author and classroom Q&A’s. Prices below apply to the 2025-26 school year.
- Local (within 60 min. of Baldwinsville, NY): $800
- Non-local: $1000 plus travel costs
● Half-day visits consist of a single presentation, workshop, or classroom Q&As, plus book signing.
- Local only, unless multiple visits within a school district are booked, or as travel allows: $600
*Any combination of presentation/workshop with classroom Q&A’s can be arranged. (Example: 1 full day visit consisting of 1 large presentation, 5 classroom visits, 1 author lunch, and book signing.)
Still not finding what you’re looking for?
Planning a writing conference, festival, book fair, P.A.R.P parent night? Let’s talk!
For questions, or to start planning your unique visit today, contact Cory here!