School Visits (virtual and in person):

Please note that the best school visits happen when the school and students have spent time with my work before I visit, whether reading my books or creating art related to the books and ideas I’ll be sharing.

VIRTUAL VISITS:
$350 for a 30 minute session, $500 for a 45 minute session, $600 for a one hour session. These visits can be tailored to the interests of the school and ages of the students. During a 30-45 minute visit I will read a book, talk about the inspiration behind the book, share sample sketches, give a peek at some of the art I made as a kid and discuss how it ties into the art I am making now, give a short studio tour (that includes my cats and a bookshelf alphabetized by illustrator), and answer student questions. For a longer session I can share more in-depth thoughts on the art making process (including the importance of making mistakes, paying close attention to the world around you, improvisation, revision, and play in art making), incorporate live drawing and/or guide students through an art activity.

IN PERSON VISITS:
IN PERSON LOCAL VISITS (30 minutes or less from Olympia):
Same presentations and rates as virtual visits* (with a discount option, see below) but with a minimum one hour session and an additional travel fee of up to $200, depending on distance.

IN PERSON TRAVEL EVENTS (more than 30 minutes from Olympia):
$2000* per day (up to 4 sessions per day) plus travel and lodging expenses.

* DISCOUNT FOR IN PERSON EVENTS:
Please consider coordinating a book sale through your local book store. There is a $500 discount if you offer my books for preorder before the event or have them for sale at an in-person event. Most Independent Booksellers throughout the country are happy to do this and will make the process smooth and easy for you! (For local schools, Browsers Bookshop in Olympia, WA is available to coordinate book sales and has a streamlined order form ready to go. You can email Andrea here.)

Additional School Visit info:

BOOKING:
To book a school visit contact: corinna@corinnaluyken(dot)com

AUTHOR VISIT CONTRACT:
Download here.

AUTHOR VISIT PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS:
Author Bio + Artist Statement
Author Photo 1
Author Photo 2

DOWNLOADABLE ACTIVITY SHEETS FOR TEACHERS:
View here.

CREATIVE WAYS TO FUND AUTHOR VISITS:
You can find more information and creative suggestions for funding an author visit at your school here.