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Our Services

I offer engaging, standards-aligned author experiences for schools, bookstores, and libraries that celebrate Black history and nurture confident readers and thinkers. From interactive read-alouds and writing workshops to STEM-infused residencies, family nights, and educator sessions, every program is flexible, high-energy, and designed to fit your goals, schedule, and audience.

Cartoon School Building

Schools

Best for: PreK–5 Assemblies, classroom visits, themed nights, or PD.
Goals: Spark a love of reading, connect history to students’ lives, and build confidence through storytelling and creative problem-solving.

  • Author Assembly & Read-Aloud (30–45 min)
    Interactive reading, call-and-response, quick movement/think-pair-share, and student Q&A. Aligned to ELA & Social Studies standards; perfect for Black History Month or year-round celebration.

  • Classroom Writing Workshop (45–60 min, Grades 2–5)
    “Write Your Own Hero” or “Small Moments, Big Impact.” Students plan, draft, and share a short scene using mentor-text strategies from my books.

  • Math Meets Storytime Mini-Residency (3 sessions)
    Story-based activities that connect math to real life (e.g., timelines, patterns, data about heroes). Ideal for schools wanting literacy + STEM integration.

  • Family Literacy Night: Black History Adventure (60–75 min)
    Read-aloud, make-and-take activity, photo booth banner, and family discussion prompts. Title I-friendly and turnkey.

  • Teacher PD: Culturally Responsive Storytelling (60–90 min)
    Practical strategies to pair picture books with standards, discussion protocols, and low-prep math/literacy routines.

New Books

Bookstores

Best for: Storytime, signings, launches, educator nights
What’s included:

  • Storytime + Signing (30–45 min) with interactive elements and photo ops.

  • Launch or Pre-Order Events with a social media toolkit, window-display assets, and printable activity sheets.

  • Educator Night Collab (15–20 min mini-PD + book talk) to drive school partnerships and bulk orders.

  • Hands-Selling Support: quick talking points, comp copy policy guidance, and event cross-promotion.

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Libraries

Best for: Children’s programming, family events, and community learning
Offerings:

  • Storytime & Author Q&A (30–45 min) for ages 3–8; craft or coloring page included.

  • STEAM Craft Workshop (45–60 min) linking story themes to simple maker activities.

  • Caregiver/Educator Talk (30–45 min) on reading at home, identity-affirming libraries, and conversation starters.

  • Seasonal Programs for Black History Month, Summer Reading, and community festivals.

How can we help?

Which booking type would you like more information about?
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