Thank you for your interest in having me visit your school! I am excited to meet you and your students. Author Visits are open for the 2024-2025 school year. Feel free to email me here with your expressed interest to schedule a date on my calendar. Looking for something specific? Please inquire with any special ideas that you may have. This could include things like Write with the Author or Career Day events. I can easily customize things to meet the literacy needs of your students.
*SPECIAL SAVINGS Multi-School Visits* Save even MORE by helping me book multi-school visits with nearby schools during the same week I’m at your school.
**Please email to inquire about public speaking events or professional development presentations.
*Want to order a grade level set or books for the entire school? Inquire about bulk pricing discounts.
Click here for more information about what each session includes. I can easily customize a visit to meet the literacy needs of your school. Pricing (including possible travel expenses) and book order forms will be emailed to you during our initial correspondence. A contract will follow.
NOTE: Photographs are fine. SESSIONS MAY NOT BE RECORDED OR SHARED IN ANY WAY.
TIP: To maximize time during the Q&A, please consider having your students write down their questions in advance.
What educators are saying:
“Ms. Hayes, YOU were dynamic!! Each time I was able to come in and watch, you brought such energy and expertise to the subject area. Our students were authentically engaged, and we can tell that you’ve been a teacher by your purposeful delivery and content emphasized. It makes such a difference in your presentation to kids! Thank you for the quality time you spent with each group. I must say it was the best author’s visit I’ve seen. We are grateful that you were able to come.” – Mrs. Andrews, principal
“Thank you for sharing your time and talent with our students! Everyone has spoken highly of your presentation and we can’t wait to have you back.” – Kelly, librarian
“My students begged me to let them write their own version of The Gingerbread Twins when we returned to the classroom. Thank you for exciting my second graders to want to write and your kindness when some returned to you in the library to read their stories. Your teacher heart shines through all you do. Thank you for bringing your talents to our school.” – Stephanie, 2nd grade teacher
“The way you connected to the students was amazing. Typically my class is hard to motivate and that was no issue for you. My 4th graders were captivated and talked about you the rest of the day. Thank you for making all of the writing connections and bringing your books to life with all of the interaction. Please come back!” – Anayah, 4th grade teacher
“WOW, you surprised us all with dressing up the kids as Quincy! That was such a fun experience for them and they loved every second. As we were walking down the hallway, I overheard a student say that this was their best day ever. I’d agree as I engaged and even won one of your books during your giveaway, yahoo! Thank you for such a creative experience.” – Julie, 1st grade team lead
“Such a wonderful visit with our entire school. The students were engaged and had a lot of fun learning about Renee’s books and interacting with the stories.” – Jacque, librarian
“I am so proud of our student’s behavior during your visit. Clearly they were hanging on every word. We loved having you.” – Mrs. Stewart, principal
