I absolutely LOVE in-person author visits and have traveled to spend time with readers all over the world. But I understand that not all schools can afford to fly authors in for a visit.
That’s why each season, I set aside a few days for very low-cost virtual author visits for schools, libraries, and homeschoolers who may not have the budgets for an in-person visit.
My Fall 2025 virtual author visit dates are September 15th and October 7th. I so hope you and your readers will join us for these engaging, interactive events! Here are all the details:
Cost: $15 for each 40-minute virtual author visit includes live access for one device and a recording, available for 2 weeks after the event. ASL interpreting will be provided.
For Grades K-5
Over and Under: Reading & Writing Science Picture Books – Award-winning author Kate Messner will share the research and writing process behind her popular Over and Under nature picture book series, including the newest book, OVER AND UNDER THE CORAL REEF. She’ll also offer a sneak preview of upcoming Over & Under books and answer reader questions.
September 15 – 2:00-2:40pm EST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iunM9kxKStevdvV2v3o04Q
Not So Scary Stories – Award-winning author Kate Messner will share a read-aloud of THE SCARIEST KITTEN IN THE WORLD, give a sneak-preview of upcoming picture books (spoiler: there are whales, otters, and axolotls involved!) and answer reader questions.
October 7 – 2:00-2:40pm EST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5QZwfqn1SLGOi2ZGYgclww
For Grades 4-8
The Trouble with Heroes – Kate will share the research, writing, and revision process behind her New York Times bestselling novel in verse THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, including an interactive read aloud excerpt, and answer reader questions.
September 15 – 1:00-1:40pm EST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LcRj8ZB_QjSjYXMj9PtZow
History Smashers – Kate will share behind-the-series secrets from her popular HISTORY SMASHERS graphic nonfiction books, which smash common myths about history. She’ll also challenge readers to a quick interactive history trivia quiz and answer questions.
October 7 – 1:00-1:40pm EST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GBs-fdYhSbms9LlT_TGECw
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be ASL interpreting?
Yes! We’ll have live ASL interpreting, which will be available on the recorded version as well.
Will there be Q&A?
Yes! At least 15 minutes of each webinar will be reserved for Q&A. That may not be enough to answer every last question, but Kate will respond to as many as possible.
How many students are allowed to attend with each registration?
Each registration is good for live webinar attendance on one device. The number of students attending is up to you. You can choose to purchase a registration for each individual classroom or stream the webinar on just one device and have 500 students watch together in an auditorium.
Will the webinar be recorded?
Yes! The recording will be available to all registrants after the event and will remain available through the school year. About 24 hours after the webinar ends, you will get an email with the link for the recording.
What if we sign up for the webinar but then can’t attend live? Can we get a refund?
Unfortunately, no. Because of the very low cost of these virtual author visits, we’re not able to process refunds unless you cancel before the day of the event. There will be NO REFUNDS after that. However, if you can’t to attend live, you’ll still be able to watch the recorded version!
Can we pay with a check/purchase order/etc. or do we have to use the Zoom link with Paypal?
The only way to register is to pay via Zoom/Paypal. (Paypal allows for the use of a credit card, though) The streamlined nature of this is what allows me to keep the cost so low, and that’s my priority for schools this fall.