Book an Author Visit
Bring Fish Out of Water to Life at Your School
Invite your students into a heartfelt storytelling experience inspired by Fish Out of Water—the journey of Lucas, a brave young boy navigating challenges, differences, and the power of imagination.
Through this engaging author visit, students will not only hear Lucas’s story but also discover how real-life experiences can be transformed into meaningful stories that inspire courage, empathy, and resilience.
This is more than a read-aloud - it’s a moment of connection, healing, and creativity your students will remember.
Book your author visit today and give your students a story that helps them feel seen, understood, and empowered.
What We Offer
✨ Interactive Author Experience (K–6 and adaptable beyond)
Live Read-Aloud: Step into Lucas’s world as he faces challenges and learns he is not alone.
Behind the Story: Discover how Fish Out of Water was inspired by real-life experiences and a mother’s journey to help her child heal.
Storytelling Workshop: Students learn how to create characters, express emotions, and build their own stories.
Q&A Session: Ask questions about writing, illustrating, and becoming an author.
Optional Book Signing & Photos
Program Options
📘 45-Minute Assembly
Read-aloud (20 min) • Author talk (10 min) • Q&A (15 min)
✏️ 90-Minute Classroom Workshop (up to 3 classes)
Mini reading (10 min) • Storytelling workshop (50 min) • Writing activity (20 min) • Q&A (10 min)
🌊 Full-Day Residency
Multiple workshops, guided writing activities, and a student storytelling showcase
Learning Goals
Inspire a love of reading and storytelling
Build confidence in creative expression
Teach narrative structure and character development
Encourage empathy, kindness, and resilience
Help students understand that being different is not a weakness—it’s a strength
Logistics
Available in-person or virtual
Designed for Grades K–6 (adaptable for older students)
Discounts available for Title I and nonprofit schools
How to Book
To reserve your visit, please share:
Preferred dates
Number of students & grade levels
In-person or virtual preference
Any curriculum goals or accessibility needs
Sample Promotion Text
"Join us for a powerful author visit inspired by Fish Out of Water. Meet Lucas, a young boy who learns to face challenges with courage and imagination. Discover how real-life stories can become meaningful journeys of strength, healing, and hope."
🌊 Let your students dive into a story that reminds them they are never alone.
📚 Schedule your author visit today and bring Lucas’s journey into your classroom.