It’s easy to set up a school visit. 
Just follow Five Steps to Setting Up an Author Visit. 
See Book Order Options below.

School Presentations: I offer assemblies and classroom workshops designed to challenge and inspire students from 4th grade through High School. Assemblies include audience and Q&A. Writing classes are part lecture/part writing activity. As one Junior High student said in her thank you letter, “ I want to thank you for entertaining our class with an activity. The other speaker didn’t give an activity, which was boring. I was thinking to myself finally, something I actually get to do myself!”

More Responses:
   “Thanks for helping out with the magic worlds by giving us the 'formula' of how to create, well, just about anything!” 5th Grader, Spiritridge Elementary 

  “Your Sensory Spill writing exercise really is going to help me do more creative things with my writing! It was fun doing it together with the whole class.” 7th grader. Totem Junior High 

   “I like it when she screamed because of the mice. I like LOUD stuff!” 3rd grader. Maltby Elementary


SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
1 to 4 assemblies per day at your school.
Needs: PowerPoint capabilities, lectern, clip on mike. 

WATER FOR LIFE –Creative Solutions 
Can fantasy fiction inspire real change? While doing research of drought-ridden areas to create a believable landscape for Stealing Death, Janet learned more than one billion people worldwide do not have access to clean water. In this dynamic assembly Janet goes behind the scenes to show how creative problem solving works in fiction and in life. Linking Stealing Death’s fantasy setting with real world water shortage, Janet educates and empowers students to use creative problem solving skills to make a difference in their world. (Part of author’s proceeds go to PlayPumps International) http://www.janetleecarey.com//PlayPumps (PowerPoint) Upper Middle Grades, Middle School & High-School 

DREAM CATCHER- Finding and Following Your Dreams
Janet set the goal of becoming a published writer at age ten. She gives an entertaining look at the many ups and downs of her long writing journey from rejection years to eventual publication, awards, and movie deals. The assembly covers the expected highs and lows that are a part of achieving any life goal, and gives students the tools to set goals and begin the step-by-step journey to reach their dreams. Handouts for follow-up classroom activities included. (PowerPoint) Upper Middle Grades, Middle School & High-School 

WORDS ON THE WING gives an inspiring view of the writing life and behind the scenes story background to her novels. Janet shares the nitty-gritty of the writing and revision process. The assembly includes student involvement with exciting hands-on writing props hidden in “The Falconer’s Trunk”. (PowerPoint) Upper Middle Grades & Middle Schools


WORKSHOPS
Classrooms or double up classes in library setting

STORY SOURCE: Finding Drama in Everyday Life 
There's no such thing as a boring story when the writer focuses on the core dramatic elements of story structure. Janet uncovers the dramatic elements hidden in our everyday lives, and teaches students how to write compelling tales based on their own experiences. Workshop combines lecture and writing exercises to sharpen students' writing skills for fiction and nonfiction.

THE RULES OF MAGIC: Writing Convincing Fantasy
It’s commonly thought that fantasy stories are easy to write because there are “no rules.” Just the opposite is true. Fantasy writers understand that the vast freedoms fantasy offers requires a strict set of rules. Break the rules and the magic disappears. How can writers learn to create within this paradox? Come explore the rules of magic. 


WORLD BUILDING: Creating Fantasy Creatures and Landscapes from the Ground Up. 
From ecosystems to interdependent life forms, children learn to create consistent settings for their characters. This interactive hands-on activity is done in small groups. (Students love this one! Two-hour minimum) 


FIVE STEPS TO SET UP YOUR AUTHOR VISIT
with Janet Lee Carey 

STEP 1
Twelve weeks before visit
· View website www.janetleecarey.com for school visit information and program ideas.
· Contact Janet Carey e-mail jlcarey@hotmail.com Phone: (206) 225-1047
· Discuss assemblies or class presentations. 
· Seek funding approval. (Out of state add hotel and transportation costs.)
· Mail or e-mail school information, contact phone # and directions to your school.
· Janet will mail or e-mail a contract, author announcement, workshops and assemblies descriptions, book order forms, and other author visit information. 

STEP 2
Eleven weeks before visit
· Obtain Janet’s books (Bookstore or through Publishers - see Book Order Options sheet) 
· Teachers or school librarian introduce Janet's book(s). Note: Students are much more enthusiastic about an author visit when they are familiar with the books.

STEP 3
Ten weeks before visit 
· Fill out "Date" on top and "Make Check out to" on bottom of School Book Order Forms and print copies for students to bring home.  

STEP 4 
One or Two weeks before visit
· Print Author Announcement in school newsletter (Optional) 
· Contact PTA and round up volunteers for Author Day (Optional) 

STEP 5
Day of Visit
· Set up equipment – PowerPoint for assemblies, lectern, clip on microphone.
· Have book signing table set up in library or other school location.
· Take photographs of author workshops, assembly and book signing event. (Optional)
· Have Parent/Author Tea or a School Staff/Author Lunch (Optional).
· Pay author at the close of the day for presentations (transportation/hotel expenses). 

Enjoy the visit! 



BOOK ORDER OPTIONS FOR SCHOOLS 
Information for Author Visit Coordinator


STEALING DEATH Egmont USA
ISBN 978-1-60684-009-2 Library Binding 978-1-60684-045-0 

DRAGON’S KEEP Harcourt Children’s Publishing 
ISBN 978-0-15-205926-2 (hardback) ISBN 978-0-15-206401-3 (paperback) 

THE BEAST OF NOOR (YA Fantasy) Atheneum Books ISBN 13: 978-0-689-87644-8 

WENNY HAS WINGS Atheneum Books ISBN 13: 978-0-689-86759-0-pb 

THE DOUBLE LIFE OF ZOE FLYNN Atheneum Books ISBN 0-689-85604-0

MOLLY’S FIRE Atheneum Books ISBN 0-689-82612-5
Out of Print: (contact  Janetleecarey@hotmail.com for MOLLY'S FIRE)


Note: It’s best to order books at least 10 weeks in advance to allow shipping time.

OPTIONS:  
1) Use your local bookstore. 

2) STEALING DEATH Egmont USA titles are distributed through Random House Distribution Services. Orders: 800-733-3000
Customer Service Orders Email: csorders@randomhouse.com

3) DRAGON’S KEEP through Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s Books:1-800-225-3362 or fax 1.800.634.7568 http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/librarians/schoolvisits/details.shtml#books
Discount is 35% off trade book orders. An itemized packing slip will be enclosed with the book shipment. (Unsold books in salable condition are fully returnable. They should be packed in the original cartons with invoice)

4) THE BEAST OF NOOR, THE DOUBLE LIFE OF ZOE FLYNN, WENNY HAS WINGS  Through Simon & Schuster -- 40% discount to schools ordering 10 or more books 

· Order must be prepaid by check or credit card before shipment. Unsold books can be returned to Simon & Schuster. Cost of unsold books will be reimbursed. 
Contact Person at Simon & Schuster: Laura Antonacci Phone # 1 (212) 698-2713 
Or call School Book Orders # at Simon & Schuster 1(800) 976-1726

Download School Book Order Form (Word 2000 format)