School Visits and Bookstore/Library Events

We loved having Julia Richardson visit our classroom and share her story with our class. Her story of overcoming difficulties and disappointment was inspiring to hear. Students were engaged from start to finish. I would highly recommend! L. Simonds, 3rd grade teacher, Mattawan Public Schools

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I enjoyed having Julia read and engage with my students. The presentation was funny, engaging, encouraging and heartfelt. My students were giggling, smiling and thinking throughout. After, my kiddos wanted to use our writing time to answer the questions that were presented. One student raised their hand and said, “She was told no but she had grit!” K. Hopkins, Kindergarten teacher, Kentwood Public Schools 

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The kids absolutely loved it and couldn’t stop talking about it. I thought my 4th graders might think the coloring sheet was too young for them, but they were all coloring it and loved showing me their work! I wouldn’t change anything at all! K. Sills, 4th grade teacher, Mattawan Public Schools

This was a perfect collaboration all about books and dandelions! Julia was welcoming and prepared with stories and props. All the feedback we received was positive. We would highly recommend!! Jeri Thomas, 2 Dandelions Bookshop, Zoom visit

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Reviews from adults:

Hello! I love to visit children and encourage them to believe in their dreams. Inside each of us lives a miracle. When I was young, I was in the lowest reading group and wrote every letter upside down and backwards. Thanks to dedicated teachers I overcame a severe case of dyslexia. My story to publication will inspire children to believe with hard work and determination anything is possible. I've presented at schools, libraries, and bookstores. I would love to visit you! Click here to contact me and reserve a date for the 2021/2022 school calendar.

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I thought it was just a normal visit but you changed my life. When I heard you say how hard it was it made me happy to write. It helped me and I loved your story. I have no idea why no one accept you and the wonderful ideas you have at first. 3rd grade student

Soon you will be the best writer in history. I believe in you!!!! You are the BEST!! You are the best in the world! 3rd grade student

I loved that book you read and I like the cover on the book. I felt like a seed flying in the sky. I felt happy that you were with us. Thank you so much for reading to us. 3rd grade student

Thank you for reading your book to us. It was shoking to here the story abot how you strugld when you were a kid. Plese come next friday. We all loved the book. We all want you to come tomorow and read to us evre friday. 3rd grade student

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Fee Schedule 2021/2022

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Virtual Classroom Zoom Visit: $75

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30-45 minutes 

 *15 minute author journey

 *5 minute author story time

 *10 minute Q&A

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In-person Classroom Visit:

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       Local (within 20 miles of Mattawan, MI): $75 per session/max. 3 sessions per day

30-45 minutes (up to 2 classrooms)

 *15 minute author journey

 *5 minute author story time

 *10 minute Q&A

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Local (within 50 miles of Mattawan, MI): $150 per session/max. 3 sessions per day

30-45 minutes (up to 2 classrooms)

 *15 minute author journey

 *5 minute author story time

 *10 minute Q&A

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Outside my Local area (greater than 50 miles from Mattawan, MI):

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  $800 per day, plus travel/accommodation expenses if needed

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