Children's Book Author Visits & Promoting Literacy
School Author Visits!
Bring the magic of storytelling to your school with C.M. Harris, a bestselling children’s book author offering inspiring author school visits that promote kindness, friendship, and embracing diversity. With engaging story readings and interactive presentations, students will enjoy a fun and educational experience they'll tell their parents about!
Kindness & Diversity School Spirit!
Wouldn't it be amazing to have your students go home and share that they met an author today!
Our school visit options are available, and we speak to students and/or children of all ages.
🔻Schools, churches, libraries, and more
🔻Elementary, junior high, and high school
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Topics for younger children include:
🔺Friendship, kindness, trying new things, service dogs, the adventures of reading and writing
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Topics for older children include:
🔺Using your voice to help others, setting goals, what it's like being an author, +
How exciting is it to see students interested in books! And reading stories that are shaping their minds for positivity!
In January of 2021, San Fransisco 49er's Defensive End Arik Armstead read What If We Were All The Same! to 1st graders. The team also donated over 2000 copies!
All visits include author book reading, your choice presentation, service dog discussion, Q&A with students, and pre-signed books – within Orange County & Los Angeles, CA. (30+ miles subjected to fuel charge)
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You may choose between a full-day visit with multiple classroom presentations or 1 to 2 large assemblies/presentations.
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Out-of-state author visits are accepted—expenses are to be covered by the requester. Please inquire via the form below.
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For library visits or bookstore readings, click here
I Work With You!
We never want to deny anyone an author visit based on financial restrictions; we are open to negotiating terms and conditions. Please submit the form below to learn more about pricing.
Making A Difference
Is The GOAL
Storytelling Author School Events With Interactive Activity
Why Author Visits Are Impactful
Author visits to elementary schools offer several benefits, especially when conducted by C.M. Harris, an author with a unique background and inspiring stories. Here are five key benefits:
1. Inspiration and Motivation: C.M. Harris’s personal journey and success as an author can inspire and motivate students to pursue their dreams and goals, whether in writing or other areas of interest.
2. Encouraging Reading and Writing: These visits foster a love for reading and writing among students. By sharing her books and the stories behind them, C.M. Harris can ignite their interest in literature and storytelling.
3. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Through her books and personal experiences, C.M. Harris promotes messages of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. This helps create a more inclusive school environment and encourages students to embrace differences.
4. Interactive Learning: Author visits provide an interactive learning experience. Activities such as reading sessions, Q&A segments, and creative writing workshops engage students in ways that traditional classroom activities may not.
5. Building Community Connections: These visits help build stronger connections between schools, students, and the community. They can also lead to ongoing relationships and collaborations, benefiting the schools and C.M. Harris’s outreach efforts.
These visits enrich the student's educational experience and enhance C.M. Harris’s outreach and impact as an author.
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Brand-new What If We Were All The Same! Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Picture Book Companion! This comprehensive resource is designed to enhance your student's learning experience, combining fun activities with valuable life lessons. Perfect for classrooms or homeschooling, this companion offers engaging ways to build important social skills in young children.
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• Promotes Inclusion and Kindness: Through a series of interactive activities, children will learn how to embrace differences, practice kindness, and understand the importance of including others, all while having fun.
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• Encourages Emotional Growth: The SEL activities are designed to help children recognize and manage their own emotions, develop empathy, and cultivate meaningful relationships with their peers.
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• Engaging and Educational: With 31 pages and 13 activities, this companion turns reading into an interactive experience. Activities like games, worksheets, and creative projects keep children engaged while reinforcing the book’s powerful message of acceptance and understanding.