Author Sal Barbera – School Visits
Sal is happy to use Arizona’s K-12 Academic Standards
to work with the curriculum requests of your Elementary or Middle school.
From a session given to a round table of Young Authors to a presentation to a large school assembly, his books focus on subjects students encounter in various social situations and offer creative ways to deal with them.
“A school visit by a children’s book author is an exciting way to promote literacy”. – Kim Norman
Children’s book author Kim Norman has spoken to over 50,000 students and she lives that quote on a monthly basis.
Sal couldn’t agree more! He enjoys school visits because they give him the chance to demonstrate and share with students
- the joy of reading
- the creativity of writing
- the art and imagination of illustrating a book
About Presentations:
Along with a book reading there are Q&A’s, songs and demonstrations.
A wide variety of topics are presented such as:
- How to become an author/writer/illustrator
- What is takes to write a book
- How to create artwork and illustrations for books
- What’s involved in publishing a book
- What are the differences between print, apps and e-books
Each presentation includes an activity guide for teachers.
FREE BOOKS FOR YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY!
Special Offer
Library budgets are tight these days. So, we’re offering you this special “added value” with Sal’s presentations. He’ll bring:
- 1 FREE Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow BOOK for your library for each hour session you book in the school year.
For 3 sessions that’s 3 FREE BOOKS!
BOOK DISCOUNTS!
Special Offer
Another added value is a **DISCOUNTED PRICE on
pre-ordered books for students!
Purchasing a book ahead of time guarantees that students will be interested, excited and enthusiastically looking forward to the Author Visit.
Students can read what the book is about, see some of the book illustrations and watch the trailer. Plus it gives their parents the link to see what the book and author are about and validates why pre-payment for the (discounted) book for their child is a good thing!
- Hardback Book List price: $17.99 per book
- ** Student pre-order price: $10.00 per book ** best value
- Student ‘at the presentation‘ price: $12.00 per book
How to build excitement and get pre-book sales:
- Give your students a flyer 2-3 weeks before the Presentation
- Include information about the upcoming Author
- Include links to this website and the book
- Include a tear off for Parents with the book discounts for pre-ordering.
Fees:
Everywhere there are budget cuts and we know schools have been hard hit. That’s why Sweetles® Press is offering “added value” with Sal’s presentations.
TWO EVEN THREE FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
Special Offer
Most authors work alone but Sal has a rare bonus: his spouse is also his book partner! They have done local presentations together offering students two different perspectives. She does the graphic design, layouts, color work and publishing of the books. Their editor may join them for local presentations too! This adds a third perspective- that’s two or possibly three presenters for the price of one! (valid for local presentations only- for all others the same fee applies for each presentor).
Local Presentations:
Within a 50 mile radius of Scottsdale, Arizona
- $300 for (1) one hour presentation – the fee includes travel expense.
(within the hours of 9:30am-11:00am) - $500 for up to (2) one hour presentations -must book consecutive hours.
(within the hours of 9:30am-1:30pm) the fee includes travel expense. - $800 for up to (3) one hour presentations -must book consecutive hours.
(within the hours of 9:30am-1:30pm) the fee includes travel expense. - Each session includes a free hardback book for your library!
Outside Presentations:
Beyond 50 miles of Scottsdale, AZ
- $1600 per day, per presentor, plus travel, meals & lodging expenses
- Up to THREE SESSIONS PER DAY (must be consecutive hours)
- Up to One Hour per session (within the hours of 9:30am-3pm)
- Each session includes a free hardback book for your library!
Zoom Presentations:
Anywhere in the world (presentation given in English)
- $300 per (1) one hour presentation, per presenter (prepaid by paypal)
- Each session includes a free e-book of Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow
and a free pdf activity guide and lesson plan for teachers (in English).
Speeches:
For banquet, conference or keynote speeches, email or call Sweetles® Press with your desired date and time. We will reply with requirements and fees if the date is available.
Email: books @ sweetles.com
Call: 480-513-0177 Sweetles® Press
Prepping Your Students for the Presentation:
To be sure our presentation is a roaring success for you and the students a little preparation can make all the difference!
When planning an author visit to your school, please make sure your students know about it ahead of time. Give them the link to the authors website and books beforehand. If the author’s site offers advance activities, teacher guides, or videos – take advantage of them.
PREP IDEAS:
- Plan an art show based on the book cover/s.
- Have a book sale.
- Sell themed food that goes with the book’s theme.
- Hold contests; posters, essays, classroom door artwork -with prizes.
Prizes might be: “Book signed by the Author” , “Book Illustration signed by the Author” , “Meet the Author” etc.. - Raise money for a children’s charity with book or themed art sales (see #1 and #2).
All of the above will get your students involved, excited and eager to engage in the presentation.
Teachers may want to preview the story before the presentation in order to prep the students.
The complete reading of Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow is below:
Payment:
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Purchase orders are accepted from recognized U.S. libraries and educational institutions.
To order you can fax, email or mail your purchase order.
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About Sal’s Presentation:
Sal reads the book, Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow, and then presents a wide variety of topics after the book reading such as:
- How to become an author/writer/illustrator
- What is takes to write a book
- How to create artwork and illustrations for books
- What’s involved in publishing a book
- What are the differences between print, apps and e-books
He asks questions while reading the book to get students to think about the story and involve them in the presentation. There is also a song from the book that the students can sing and perform with him.
After the session is over, he has an activity guide for teachers to continue exploring the conversations that the book started.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
To arrange a school visit, presentation or interview:
Email: books @ sweetles.com
Phone: 480-513-0177 (this number rings publisher- Sweetles Press)
Mail: Sal Barbera, c/o Sweetles Press, Post Box 25263 Scottsdale AZ 85255 USA
Age Levels :
Youngster from 1-5 years old enjoy having the story read to them.
Children from 6-10 yrs old really ‘get’ the story and actively participate in reading, singing, role play and open Question & Answers after readings.
The presented book is:
- Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow
- There is a print and digital version
- The book is available on Amazon