School Visits and Author Readings

Bring stories, creativity, and social-emotional learning into your school with a visit from Lauren Vonckx, children’s author and founder of Growing Oak Books.

Visits can be tailored to your students’ ages and may include an interactive book reading, discussion of the story’s SEL themes, Q&A, and an age-appropriate look at writing and becoming an author.

Classroom Visit

$150

30-45 minutes

Perfect for a single classroom or small group.

Includes:

  • Interactive book reading

  • SEL-focused discussion

  • Author Q&A

  • Behind-the-scenes look at creating a book

Grade Level Visit

$250

45-60 minutes

Designed for multiple classrooms or an entire grade level.

Includes:

  • Interactive reading and presentation

  • Guided SEL discussion

  • Author and writing Q&A

  • Age-appropriate discussion of the writing and publishing process

Half-Day Visit

$450

Up to 3 hours

A flexible option for schools that would like Lauren to visit several groups or grade levels.

Includes:

  • Up to 3 student sessions

  • Readings and SEL discussions tailored by age group

  • Author Q&A

  • Writing and creativity activities as appropriate

Full-Day Visit

$700

Up to 6 hours

Designed for schools wanting to reach multiple grade levels throughout the day.

Includes:

  • Up to 5 student sessions

  • Age-appropriate readings and presentations

  • SEL-focused discussions

  • Author Q&A

  • Writing and creativity activities as appropriate

Custom Visits

Looking for something a little different? Visits can be customized for preschools, elementary schools, libraries, literacy nights, family events, writing workshops, and other educational programs. Contact me and we can create a visit that works for your students and schedule.

Travel

These rates apply to local visits within the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. A travel fee may apply to schools outside the local area. Overnight travel, when necessary, will be quoted separately.

Book Orders

Signed books can be made available for students and families to purchase in connection with a school visit. Bulk and school ordering options are also available.

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