Every opportunity I have to speak to a group of young people, I jump at it. It is a privilege and an

honor to travel the country and share my stories and experiences as an author. I never would have

dreamed in a million years that something I've created would be sold all over the world, and that

people would want "me" to put my pitiful, chicken scratch of an autograph in their book. The thought of

that is just crazy!

I set out to inspire children with my characters and books, but I am the one that

continues to be inspired by the energy, positive words, kindness, and creativity of every single person

I've met while on this journey. I look forward to traveling wherever I am called, or wherever God

leads me, and making connections that will last a lifetime.

Before the School Visit

• Request for Ruby Booker posters in the school with a mention of the forthcoming author visit
• Display of Ruby Booker books in the school's hallway and library.
• Contests Announcements and declaration of prizes for the day. This will generate and create interest towards the author’s visit.

Song Contest announcement

The contest will be for 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders. Weeks prior to the visit, your school will receive

instruction sheets detailing the song lyric contest. Your students can take the sheets home and work on

making their first hit song! The songs should be rhyming and funny. The author will choose a winner

from the top three students chosen by teachers prior to visit.

Click for song lyrics contest instructions
Click for song lyrics blank sheet for students



Ruby-Look-A-Like Contest announcement

Ruby has a special way of dressing up. She loves the colors purple and orange and her style is always

fresh and innovative. The children should be encouraged to show their individuality through colorful

dressing styles in a Ruby-style fashion day. Weeks prior to the visit, your school will receive

instruction sheets detailing the Ruby-Look-A-Like contest. Your students can take the sheets home and

ask their parents to help them put together an outfit that closest resembles our girl Ruby Booker! The

author will choose a grand prize winner from the top three look-a-likes. They can have pictures taken

with the author in their unique dress styles.

Click for look-a-like contest instructions



Presentation consist of

• Starting off with a brief, funny, and engaging talk about author's background and the Ruby  series.
• Reading from chapter chosen by students
• Song lyric and Ruby-lool-a-like contest wnners announced
• Q & A
• Book signing/photographs taken
• Song lyric and Ruby-look-a-like contest winners announced

Audience

Depending on the book (s) being featured for the visit, I will present to students between grade levels

of K-12.  The size of the audience can vary between 30-200, but what’s most important is the venue. 

Honorarium

For a maximum of three presentations, my fee is $350 per presentation.  For schools in the Kansas

City area (50 mile radius) $350 per presentation, without paying travel or lodging is a

 great deal! ) Fees are ALWAYS negotiable.


Charges for travel expenses (lodging & air fare) are not included in the fee and should be provided by

the school or organization requesting a visit. In order to cut down on cost, your school could partner up

with another school or library to split the fees.

To set up a school visit please contact Stephanie Nooney at:

Stephanie Nooney

Marketing Manager

Author Appearances and Author Information

Trade Division

212/389-3772

212/389-3063 - fax

SNooney@scholastic.com

or contact

Tinka Barnes
913.526.9026
twells75@yahoo.com