School Visits
Bring Liesl to your school, in person or on screen. Here’s everything at a glance.
“Liesl Shurtliff’s presentation was fantastic. It was engaging, fun, smart, and interesting - much like her books! This author visit had such an inspiring and relatable feel. I have a hunch that the children will remember this presentation for years to come.”
School Visits at a Glance
In-Person School Visits
Starting at $1,450 per day
Chicago-area rate (within 40 miles of Liesl’s home). Outside the Chicago area, travel costs apply. See the Visit Info Packet for details.
- A full day includes 3 presentations, a book signing, and lunch with up to 12 students.
- Two coordinating schools can share a day: one large assembly each, an optional “snack & chat,” and a signing.
- Presentations run 50–60 minutes, including Q&A.
- Tales Behind Fairytales (the (Fairly) True Tales: RUMP, JACK, RED, GRUMP) includes interactive reader’s theatre of Grimm’s Rumpelstiltskin. For all ages; K–2 get a shorter, about 30-minute version.
- Mind Benders (Time Castaways) is a game-show style presentation about time travel, research and fact-checking. Grades 4–7.
- You’ll need a screen, a projector and a microphone.
Virtual Author Visits
Starting at $350
- 45–60 minutes: a presentation on the writing process plus student Q&A.
- Available to all schools and homeschool groups.
- Bookmarks are mailed ahead of time for every student.
- You can order signed, personalized books.
Free 15-Minute Q&A
Free
- For classrooms or book clubs reading one of Liesl’s books.
- One free session per school per year. Classes can combine, like an assembly.
One School, One Book
The whole school reads together
- Your whole school reads one of Liesl’s books together, often paired with a visit.
- The guide has ideas and details for planning your program.
“We loved every bit of each of her presentations! Each one was perfect for the students attending and the writing workshop was great too. Her being willing to eat lunch and talk to the students in a small setting made a larger impact than she will ever know.”
How Booking Works
- Fill out the visit questionnaire (the Book Now button).
- Liesl’s assistant, Jessica, follows up to confirm the date and details.
- For in-person visits, a 30% deposit holds your date.
- Signed books: your school offers pre-orders before the visit (Liesl signs them on the day) and post-orders for one week after. Liesl signs and ships those to the school.
Questions? Email assistant@lieslshurtliff.com
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