Bring Maggie Right to Your Classroom

If you have any suggestions or would like to share your class stories, please drop me an email.

My favorite thing about being a children’s author is reading to children. I have read to more than 4,000 kids and “haven’t lost one yet!” (My personal claim to fame) I also offer classroom and private sessions on all types of writing which can tie in with a lesson plan and/or a specific theme.

A woman holding children's books and a stuffed monkey in various settings. In one photo, two children hold a large book titled 'The Adventures of Keeno and Ernest: The Banana Tree.' In another image, the woman is signing a book while smiling, with a young boy standing next to her. The settings appear to be educational or community events.
Newsletter titled 'Leland Public School' for Winter 2013, featuring an article about alumni-author Maggie Van Galen's visit during March is Reading Month and her book 'The Adventures of Keeno and Ernest: The Banana Tree'. Includes a photograph of Maggie with children in a library.
Woman at book fair sitting at a table with children's books and a monkey puppet, smiling at the camera.
Group of children seated attentively in a library setting, with shelves of books in the background.

Presentation:

  • A typical presentation lasts one hour

  • I make it fun with a reading of the book(s), craft & stories

  • Happy to incorporate any classroom concepts being taught

  • Illustrations are projected so everyone can see!

Age Range & Group Size:

  • Presentation is appropriate for students from preK through elementary school (ages 3-10)

  • Classes/groups of all sizes are welcome. Depending on your school’s needs, I can do one large presentation or multiple sessions in a day

Technology:

Author visits are conducted in person or virtually over Zoom or similar technology.

Fees:

$125 per hour; $650 for full day

An order form will be created for distribution to the students before and after my visit. Signed copies will be delivered to your school/organization.