Choose Your Author Visit Experience

Whether virtual or in-person, each visit is customized by grade level and designed

to inspire a love of reading, writing, and self-expression.

Virtual Author Visits

Live, Interactive online sessions via Zoom or Google Meet-perfect for any location, any budget.

Key Advantages

  • No travel costs-accessible anywhere

  • Real-time interaction through chat, polls & Q&A

  • Downloadable activities sent in advance

  • Easy scheduling-flexible for remote learning

You'll Need Stable internet, screen, speakers & student devices

In-Person Author Visits

Face-to-face experiences at your school-creating powerful personal connections with students.

Key Advantages

  • Personal connection-face-to-face engagement

  • Movement & participation throughout sessions

  • Physical materials provided for activities

  • On-site book distribution available

Travel: NYC induded | Out-of-state requires travel expenses

Every Visit Includes Engaging, Interactive Elements

Luz Maria Mack's author visits combine storytelling, creativity, and empowerment to spark a lasting love of reading and self-expression in every student.

Empowerment Session

Inspiring discussions about discovering their voice as readers and writers

Live Book Reading

Choose from Luz's catalog for an engaging, age-appropriate reading experience

Creative Activity

Guided hands-on activities connected to the book's themes

Interactive Multimedia

Book videos and interactive online games for immersive learning

Live Q&A

Students connect with the author and ask about writing, storytelling. and more

Customized for Your Students

Every author visit is tailored by grade level and available in English, Spanish, or bilingual

format to meet your students where they are.

Bilingual Programming

All visits are available in:

  • English

  • Spanish

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Grade Levels Served

Programs are customized for students in:

  • Pre-K

  • Kindergarten

  • 1st-3rd Grade

  • 4th - 6th Grade

Virtual vs. In-Person: Quick Comparison

Feature

Virtual Author Visit

In-Person Author Visit

Format

Live online via Zoom, Google Meet, or school platform

Live, on-site at your school or organization

Student Engagement

Real-time interaction through chat, polls, games & discussion

Face-to-face interaction with movement, group dialogue & hands-on participation

Creative Activity

Guided with downloadable activity sheets

Guided hands-on materials provided or prepped with the school

Materials Provided

Digital activity sheets sent in advance

Printed or hands-on materials coordinated with the school

Technology Needs

Stable internet, screen, speakers, and student access to devices

Seating for students, projector/screen & audio equipment

Book Ordering

Books are shipped to schools or homes in advance

Books shipped in advance or delivered for on-site distribution

Travel Required

No travel needed

Travel within NYC included; additional travel billed separately

Best For

Remote schools, distance learning, assemblies, flexible scheduling

School-wide events, literacy days, festivals, and deeper in-person engagement

Pricing Range

$1,000–$5,000

$2,000–$7,500

Both options include: ● Empowerment Session ● Live Book Reading ● Creative Activity ● Interactive Multimedia ● Live Q&A

Virtual vs. In-Person: Quick Comparison

Both options include: ● Empowerment Session ● Live Book Reading ● Creative Activity ● Interactive Multimedia ● Live Q&A

Travel & Logistics

Understanding location requirements and what you need to provide for a successful author visit

Travel Covarage

New York City - Included

Travel within all five boroughs is included when your location is accessible via citywide public transportation

Outside NYC - Additional Fees

Any location not accessible by public transit, as well as travel outside of NYC, will require additional travel fees and may require prior approval

Out-of-State Visits

Out-of-state, in-person author visits require coverage of travel expenses, which may include:

● Airfare

● Lodging

● Ground transportation

Budget-Friendly Alternative

If your budget doesn't allow for travel expenses, we invite you to consider a virtual author visit as an accessible alternative

What You'll Need to Provide

The host school or organization is responsible for providing:

Appropriate Indoor Space

A suitable venue for the author visit with adequate room for students

Student Seating

Comfortable seating arrangements for all participating students

Display Technology

Ability to display PDFs for the audience (projector/screen or large monitor)

Audio & Visual Equipment

Speakers and screen to support book videos and interactive online games so students can fully engage with the experience

Note: All programs are available for Pre-K through 5th grade and customized by age group

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