Author School Visits with Kim Norman

 
I love to visit schools and share with students the joys of writing and reading.

Presentations for my author visits are designed to follow the Virginia SOLs (Standards of Learning.) Author visits for elementary schools are a bit different than those for middle schools, so–of course–I’m happy to tool presentations to meet the curricular needs of each school. See testimonials below, as well as a downloadable brochure, below right.

Contact me:
kimnorman@mac.com

 
Testimonials:

Kim, your presentation was a BIG hit with the children at King and Queen Elementary! They were thrilled to meet a “real” author. I heard the 4th graders chattering for days afterwards about the reader’s theater performance and the “Evil Editor” pictures! Thanks again,
Mary Acree, Title One Reading Specialist
King and Queen Elementary School, Mattaponi, Virginia

I speak for all the second grade teachers when I say we loved it! Our students were very engaged and interested. Some of our students still talk about many of the things that they learned.
Christine Meredith, 2nd grade teacher,
Veterans Elementary School, Hannibal, Missouri

Your presentations were all wonderful, and our students and staff are still talking about you! Thank you for visiting Randolph. I am recommending you to other schools.
Carolyn Fleming, Librarian
Randolph Elementary School, Arlington, VA

The students and teachers loved Ms. Norman’s presentation. Would have loved to spend more time with her.
Karen Goldberg, L.A. Chairperson
Our Lady of Victory School, Baltimore, Maryland

Kim Norman's author visit was a HUGE success for our kids and their families! We welcomed Kim at Gocio Elementary in Sarasota, Florida to visit our Partners in Print literacy night. What a thrill it was for our kids and their parents to meet a "real author"! They were engaged from the minute Kim started sharing her journey as a writer right through the reading of her wonderful books! Students were more than excited to take their new book home and share it with their other friends at school. This was one of the best family involvement activities of the year!
Susan Callahan Nations, Intervention Teacher
Gocio Elementary School, Sarasota, FL

My students were fascinated at the thought that we were really going to meet the writer of the stories we read in our class. She made us laugh & made us feel like she wrote her stories for us!
Megan Craig, kindergarten teacher
Veterans Elementary School, Hannibal, Missouri

The presentation was very engaging for both the students and teachers. Giving everyone a book was a nice added touch and surprise! Thanks!
Abby Wellen, Columbia Academy, Columbia, Maryland

Our students enjoyed Kim’s presentation. She spoke to the different age levels at their level. She encouraged participation and elicited questions from them.
Cathy Louk & Linda Cook
Thoroughgood Elementary School, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Even our reluctant readers and writers were mesmerized by Kim’s engaging presentations. She skillfully combined reader’s theater, humor and song to deliver her message about the writing process. Her exuberant personality, as well as her obvious passion for writing, served as an inspiration for our students and staff.
Kim Kroes, reading specialist
Thompson Elementary, Marshall, Virginia

Kim’s genuine affection for the students is obvious. She puts a great deal of thought into preparation and is flexible and responsive when adjustments need to be made.
Elizabeth (Libby) Edwards,
Bass-Ho0ver Elementary, Stephens City, Virginia

Kim, you met all of our expectations. Your humor, talents, and visuals all made for a great presentation!
Lisa Ruffieux, assistant principal
Coventry Elementary School, Yorktown, Virginia

Kim Norman will hold the audience’s attention no matter what the age. She presented with enthusiasm, humor and used a wide variety of learning styles to fit every child’s needs. Our students were thrilled to participate in reader’s theater directed by Kim and to sing along with her when she sand her original song, “The Storytime Boogie.”
Carolyn Law, librarian,
Claude Thompson Elementary,  Marshall, Virginia

This was an entertaining performance that showed the importance of reading and writing. It also showed that if first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Michelle Sowerby, library media specialist
Robertson Elementary, Suffolk, VA

Kim Norman inspired our elementary students with information about authors and the writing process. Her interactive presentation, including students from the audience, made a positive impression with our faculty and parents.	
Cornelia Turrittin, Title 1 Reading Specialist
Whythe Elementary, Hampton, VA 

Kim was just what we needed for our students. She spoke as an author, shared her books, discussed how she got ideas and involved them in a Readers’ Theatre.
Great job! 		
Frances Robb, elementary English lead teacher
Suffolk Public Schools

Kim was funny, engaging and so real. The children and staff, as well as parents, were intrigued with her style and knowledge of the writing process.
Marypat Warter, principal
Claude Thompson Elementary, Marshall, Virginia

Contact me:
kimnorman@mac.com

Testimonials:


Kim, your presentation was a BIG hit with the children at King and Queen Elementary! They were thrilled to meet a “real” author. I heard the 4th graders chattering for days afterwards about the reader’s theater performance and the “Evil Editor” pictures! Thanks again,

Mary Acree, Title One Reading Specialist

King and Queen Elementary School, Mattaponi, Virginia


I speak for all the second grade teachers when I say we loved it! Our students were very engaged and interested. Some of our students still talk about many of the things that they learned.

Christine Meredith, 2nd grade teacher,

Veterans Elementary School, Hannibal, Missouri


Your presentations were all wonderful, and our students and staff are still talking about you! Thank you for visiting Randolph. I am recommending you to other schools.

Carolyn Fleming, Librarian

Randolph Elementary School, Arlington, VA


The students and teachers loved Ms. Norman’s presentation. Would have loved to spend more time with her.

Karen Goldberg, L.A. Chairperson

Our Lady of Victory School, Baltimore, Maryland


Kim Norman's author visit was a HUGE success for our kids and their families! We welcomed Kim at Gocio Elementary in Sarasota, Florida to visit our Partners in Print literacy night. What a thrill it was for our kids and their parents to meet a "real author"! They were engaged from the minute Kim started sharing her journey as a writer right through the reading of her wonderful books! Students were more than excited to take their new book home and share it with their other friends at school. This was one of the best family involvement activities of the year!

Susan Callahan Nations, Intervention Teacher

Gocio Elementary School, Sarasota, FL


My students were fascinated at the thought that we were really going to meet the writer of the stories we read in our class. She made us laugh & made us feel like she wrote her stories for us!

Megan Craig, kindergarten teacher

Veterans Elementary School, Hannibal, Missouri


The presentation was very engaging for both the students and teachers. Giving everyone a book was a nice added touch and surprise! Thanks!

Abby Wellen, Columbia Academy, Columbia, Maryland


Our students enjoyed Kim’s presentation. She spoke to the different age levels at their level. She encouraged participation and elicited questions from them.

Cathy Louk & Linda Cook

Thoroughgood Elementary School, Virginia Beach, Virginia


Even our reluctant readers and writers were mesmerized by Kim’s engaging presentations. She skillfully combined reader’s theater, humor and song to deliver her message about the writing process. Her exuberant personality, as well as her obvious passion for writing, served as an inspiration for our students and staff.

Kim Kroes, reading specialist

Thompson Elementary, Marshall, Virginia


Kim’s genuine affection for the students is obvious. She puts a great deal of thought into preparation and is flexible and responsive when adjustments need to be made.

Elizabeth (Libby) Edwards,

Bass-Ho0ver Elementary, Stephens City, Virginia


Kim, you met all of our expectations. Your humor, talents, and visuals all made for a great presentation!

Lisa Ruffieux, assistant principal

Coventry Elementary School, Yorktown, Virginia


Kim Norman will hold the audience’s attention no matter what the age. She presented with enthusiasm, humor and used a wide variety of learning styles to fit every child’s needs. Our students were thrilled to participate in reader’s theater directed by Kim and to sing along with her when she sand her original song, “The Storytime Boogie.”

Carolyn Law, librarian,

Claude Thompson Elementary,  Marshall, Virginia


This was an entertaining performance that showed the importance of reading and writing. It also showed that if first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

Michelle Sowerby, library media specialist

Robertson Elementary, Suffolk, VA


Kim Norman inspired our elementary students with information about authors and the writing process. Her interactive presentation, including students from the audience, made a positive impression with our faculty and parents.

Cornelia Turrittin, Title 1 Reading Specialist

Whythe Elementary, Hampton, VA


Kim was just what we needed for our students. She spoke as an author, shared her books, discussed how she got ideas and involved them in a Readers’ Theatre.

Great job!

Frances Robb, elementary English lead teacher

Suffolk Public Schools


Kim was funny, engaging and so real. The children and staff, as well as parents, were intrigued with her style and knowledge of the writing process.

Marypat Warter, principal

Claude Thompson Elementary, Marshall, Virginia


Contact me:
kimnorman@mac.com

 
2011-12 AUTHOR VISIT & SPEAKING FEES
$225 for each presentation, day or evening, up to one hour per presentation. Book signing may extend beyond that hour at no additional charge. (See “SPEECHES” below for in-state and out-of-state rates for keynote/conference/banquet speeches.)

$450 for half-day (2 presentations, up to an hour each--scheduled no more than one hour apart, please! See below for special information about distance.)

$675 in-state (Virginia) for
3/4 of a day (3 presentations)
and $900 for full-day (4 presentations) plus expenses over 50 miles for any of the above.

Because of drive time, in-state visits further than 75 miles from my home near Norfolk, VA will be considered at LEAST 3/4 day, ($675), even if fewer than 3 presentations are needed. (And, of course, the usual $900 if 4 presentations are requested.) Lodging needs vary, depending on distance and presentation schedule.

Outside of Virginia: $1100 per day (up 4 presentations per day) plus travel & lodging expenses.

SPEECHES: (Banquet, conference, keynote & the like) $450 within 80 miles of Smithfield; $675 in Va beyond 80 miles; $1100 out of state.

Email for more info:
kimnorman@mac.com

Want to know more about my author visits? Download my brochure!
(Click on the brochure
image below to download a 2-sided
8.5 x 11 brochure.)

2011-12 AUTHOR VISIT & SPEAKING FEES


$225 for each presentation, day or evening, up to one hour per presentation. Book signing may extend beyond that hour at no additional charge. (See “SPEECHES” below for in-state and out-of-state rates for keynote/conference/banquet speeches.)


$450 for half-day (2 presentations, up to an hour each--scheduled no more than one hour apart, please! See below for special information about distance.)


$675 in-state (Virginia) for

3/4 of a day (3 presentations)

and $900 for full-day (4 presentations) plus expenses over 50 miles for any of the above.


Because of drive time, in-state visits further than 75 miles from my home near Norfolk, VA will be considered at LEAST 3/4 day, ($675), even if fewer than 3 presentations are needed. (And, of course, the usual $900 if 4 presentations are requested.) Lodging needs vary, depending on distance and presentation schedule.


Outside of Virginia: $1100 per day (up 4 presentations per day) plus travel & lodging expenses.


SPEECHES: (Banquet, conference, keynote & the like) $450 within 80 miles of Smithfield; $675 in Va beyond 80 miles; $1100 out of state.


Email for more info:

kimnorman@mac.com


Want to know more about my author visits? Download my brochure!

(Click on the brochure

image below to download a 2-sided

8.5 x 11 brochure.)




FREE BOOKS
FOR YOUR SCHOOL
LIBRARY!

I know budgets are tight these days. To guarantee “added value” with my presentations...
here’s my special offer for all 3/4 and FULL DAY* school visits booked for the 2011-2012 school year:
When I come, I’ll bring a FREE autographed set of each of my hardback books!
Scroll down
to view my
presentation
fees.

FREE BOOKS

FOR YOUR SCHOOL

LIBRARY!


I know budgets are tight these days. To guarantee “added value” with my presentations...

here’s my special offer for all 3/4 and FULL DAY* school visits booked for the 2011-2012 school year:

When I come, I’ll bring a FREE autographed set of each of my hardback books!

Scroll down
to view my
presentation
fees.

On Creative Language:

An author visit to a school in Virginia Beach, talking to 2nd graders about using poetic, creative language.


View more videos on my

VIDEO PAGE (click here.)

Recently, I was surprised and pleased to realize that I will soon surpass ONE HUNDRED schools (both near and far) to which I have been invited. Here are just a few:


In Virginia, (my home state)

Kempsville Elementary, Virginia Beach, Virginia

John Tyler Elementary, Portsmouth, Virginia

John B. Cary Elementary, Hampton, Virginia

Sedgefield Elementary, Newport News, Virginia

Spotswood Elementary, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Coventry Elementary, Yorktown, Virginia

Stonehouse Elementary, Williamsburg, Virginia

Battlefield Elementary, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Randolph Elementary, Arlington, VA

Elizabeth Scott Elementary, Chester, VA

Tuckahoe Elementary, Richmond, VA

Treakle Elementary, Chesapeake, VA

Margaret Beeks Elementary, Blacksburg, VA


Out of state:

LaMoure Public School, LaMoure, North Dakota

Washington St. School, Rockingham, North Carolina

Brier Creek Elementary, Thomasville, North Carolina

E. P. Pearce Elementary, Greensboro, NC

Gocio Elementary School, Sarasota, Florida

Margaret Beeks Elementary, York, Pennsylvania

Penn Bernville Elementary, Bernville, PA 19506

Veterans Elementary, Hannibal, Missouri

Our Lady of Victory School, Baltimore, Maryland

Columbia Academy, Columbia, MD

Denmark Elementary, Denmark, Maine

Fultondale Elementary, Fultondale, Alabama

Clanton Elementary, Clanton, AL

Circleville City Schools, Circleville, Ohio


A few reading councils, libraries, conferences to which I've been invited:

Virginia Beach Reading Council

Newport News Reading Council

Richmond Area Reading Council

CNU Writer's Conference (I also serve on their advisory council)

Hampton Roads Writers Conference

Longwood University Summer Literacy Institute

York Region VEMA (Virginia Educational Media Assoc.), spring conference keynote

Currituck Libraries, North Carolina

Virginia Festival of the Book

Chinn Park Library, Woodbridge, VA






The above lists show just a few of the places I’ve been honored to visit. I’d love to add more. Here’s my U.S. bucket list. And don’t get me STARTED on my abroad list!

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

Oklahoma

Oregon

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

*If your school

is in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, I’ll also extend the same free-book offer for a half-day (2-session) booking. (No more than a one-hour break between sessions, please.)