Email me at events@kaitwells.com to discuss bringing me into your school.
Testimonials
It was a big hit! The kids were attentive and engaged throughout the reading. Afterward, they enjoyed a lively discussion and Q&A about Sutton and her family, and pets of all kinds. —Melina LaRose, Parent
We had so much fun having Kaitlyn to our school. The kids loved asking her questions and especially sharing how they, too, cared for others. Kaitlyn was also easy to work with to make the visit happen. —Brooke McIntyre, P.S. 261 PTA
Your energy and enthusiasm created such an amazing experience for everyone involved. Your workshops were thoughtful and engaging, and it was wonderful to see how you connected with students of all abilities. Your ability to make every student feel included and valued is commendable. —Rina Madhani, Start Lighthouse Co-Founder
A Family Looks Like Love Author Visit
Expressing Kindness: Interactive read-aloud of A FAMILY LOOKS LIKE LOVE, a Q&A session, as well as a discussion about how we demonstrate kindness and acceptance of others. Ideal for grades Pre-K to 2. This session is approximately 20-minutes long with an option to extend it with an activity where students draw or write about kind activities with their family and friends.
Under the Clam Moon Author Visit
Story time (Primary): Interactive read-aloud of UNDER THE CLAM MOON and a Q&A session. Ideal for grades Pre-K to 2. This session is approximately 20-minutes with an option to extend it with the an activity sheet of your choice. Works well for both in-person and virtual author visits.
Spin a Story! (Primary): Interactive read-aloud of UNDER THE CLAM MOON and a brief discussion on the fun strategies authors use develop story ideas. Together, we’ll play a game to create our own story live. Ideal for grades Pre-K to 2. This session is approximately 30-minutes long with an option to extend it with the activity sheet of your choice.
Spin a Story! (Intermediate): Interactive read-aloud of UNDER THE CLAM MOON, a Q&A session, as well as an audience-driven story idea generator game. During the game, I lead students in a discussion on the fun strategies authors use develop story ideas and the elements of a story. Together we brainstorm different components and create a story live. Ideal for grades 3 to 5. This session is approximately 40-minutes long with an option to extend it with the activity of your choice. Works well for classrooms and large audiences.
Optional Activities:
- Activity Sheet: Students write or draw what they would like to see on their own moonlit clamming adventure. Ideal for primary audiences. Themed coloring sheets and a word search are also available.
- DIY Story Idea Generator: Students create a story cube or story wheel (your choice!) by writing or drawing different elements of a story on each segment. Then they assemble their generator and use it to write their own unique story. Ideal for intermediate audiences.
DISCOUNTS
I want to foster a love of books for more little readers. Honorariums for story time sessions are welcome for new clients in the New York City area. A book order campaign and/or bulk book purchase is encouraged.
A FREE 30-minute virtual session can be arranged if you order a class set of books (30 books) or more.
A note on background checks
I have taught in the Texas Public School System, and have been fingerprinted and background checked as part of the TSA Precheck program. I’ve also cleared background checks with Columbia University and the City University of New York, most recently in 2023.
Kaitlyn Wells 