Presentations

Animals Are Fun!

Ginjer reads short books, plays a true-or-false listening game, leads the kids in an animal pretending game, and gives brief information about her background and the book process. For grades K-1 (30-45 minutes).

Really Reading

This program has more discussion about the book process from concept to publication. It includes longer, selected book readings with background anecdotes, interactive questions, and a question-and-answer session. For grades 2-3 (45 minutes).

Let’s Get Writing!

The same as the Really Reading program but with a fun 15-minute writing workshop and a more in-depth discussion of the research and revision processes. For grades 4-5 (45-60 minutes).

Fees

Watkins Elementary, 2008

Ginjer will give up to four presentations of between 30 minutes and one hour per day. Group sizes should be limited to no more than 150 students per session to keep the presentations intimate and interactive. For schools within a one-hour driving distance of Richmond, Virginia, the fee is $600 per day. Presentations within a two-hour driving distance are $800 per day. Schools three hours or more from Richmond are $1,000 per day plus meals, travel, and accommodations, if necessary. All fees include mileage and any additional time needed for book signing, usually one to two hours.

Fees are subject to negotiation and change at the author’s discretion. Appearance per diems at non-Virginia schools or conferences and festivals are variable, and travel expenses will be extra but reasonable. The author limits out-of-state travel to be with her family but will consider special requests. Ginjer is also available to appear in conjunction with your school’s book fair. This is a great way for kids to get signed, personalized copies of the books they have heard her read and for the school to raise funds at the same time. For all visits, schools can purchase books directly from the publisher at a substantial discount and offer them for sale to students in advance of the author visit. Ginjer will sign books on the day(s) of her visit so students can have a special memento of the event.