Author Visit Checklist

Read a Newspaper Article about a School Visit

__ Contact author at PMunozRyan@aol.com.

__ A Confirmation Agreement will be mailed. Sign and return. Keep a copy for your records.

__ Contact bookseller, or if needed, order books.

__ Notify author of arrangements: directions, hotel, etc.

__ Prepare book order form (use provided sample as guide).

__ Arrange for payment on the day of the visit. If an invoice or paperwork is needed, please contact author in advance so check can be prepared.

__ Share the author's books with children and teachers.

__ Send home order form with date due back.

__ Make reminder announcement to return order forms.

__ Arrange for "carousel" slide projector (check bulb), screen, cart for projector, table for props, extension cord if needed, and drinking water. Room will need to be darkened during slides

__ Enjoy the day!

For information on the benefits of an author visit and detailed advice on preparing for one, visit library media specialist Toni Buzzeo's site http://www.tonibuzzeo.com/visits.html
 

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