Becca Wierwille
Author Visits
Thank you for considering inviting me to your school, homeschool group, or other organization. When I was a child, I was so grateful for the chances I had to meet authors—mostly through school visits!
I offer both in-person and virtual visits, with a variety of presentation options for grades K-8th.
- I use slideshows for my presentations. For in-person visits, the school will need to provide access to a digital projector and screen. If a microphone is required for a large group presentation, the school will need to provide that as well.
- Presentations last about 45 minutes each (depending on the grade level and group) and include time for Q&A at the end.
- For in-person visits, you can request a book signing time after the presentations.
- Virtual sessions are not recorded.
Read on for more information about presentation options, current rates, and how to get in touch. Learn more about me and my award-winning books here.
What Teachers and Students are Saying
“My third graders were captivated by Becca’s book presentation. They listened intently as she described how God orchestrated her life, including her experiences with and without prosthetics, and how it has influenced her writing. Becca gave an enthusiastic presentation and inspired the students in their own quests to become authors. I can’t wait to read her book!”
“I enjoyed the visit because the book looked so interesting. I also enjoyed the story of how you became an author.”
“Ms. Wierwille was an exceptionally engaging author speaker and light for Christ. Her ability to speak with our students in such a simultaneously vulnerable and empowering way was a rare gift that left our students with open eyes, hearts, and minds.”
“I loved the author visit! She was exceptional and engaging. I could have listened for longer, and that is unique!”
“The author inspired me to write a book!”
“She was very good at explaining things in a way that everybody could understand.”
Presentation Options (In-Person and Virtual)
Meet the Author (K-2nd): Hear some of Becca’s story, including what it was like to grow up with one arm, and learn how she fell in love with writing stories—especially stories that remind readers they are wonderfully created. Specifically designed for younger grades, this presentation is shorter than the other options. This presentation includes:
- Details about Becca’s childhood and her everyday life as an author
- A chance for young students to meet a real-life author and see that it’s something they could do one day too!
- Show-and-tell time with Becca’s prosthetic arms
- Why Becca thinks books are fun
- Q&A time at the end
Road Trip Rescue (3rd-7th): Listen to a brief reading from Road Trip Rescue and hear Becca’s story about how this story—and these characters—came into existence. This presentation includes:
- Details about the creation of Road Trip Rescue
- A chance for young readers to consider where stories come from and how they could create their own stories
- Show-and-tell time with Becca’s prosthetic arms
- A reading from Road Trip Rescue
- Q&A time at the end
Road Trip Return (3rd-7th): Listen to a brief reading from Road Trip Return and hear Becca’s story about how this story—and these characters—came into existence. This presentation includes:
- Details about the creation of Road Trip Return
- A discussion about research and writing an international adventure, and how we can learn and grow through reading and writing
- A reading from Road Trip Return
- Q&A time at the end
- Note: This option is primarily recommended for groups that have already experienced the Road Trip Rescue presentation.
Author Q&A (3rd-8th): Have you ever read a book and wondered how it came to be? What would you ask an author if you had the chance? Get your questions ready, because Becca wants to answer them!
- Brief introduction
- Extended Q&A time
- The benefit of letting students take charge of their time with the author so they can ask the questions that matter most to them
- Note: This option is primarily recommended for groups that have already read one of Becca’s books and can come prepared with questions. Teachers, please consider collecting questions from students in advance to help us have a more productive time together! The author will bring ideas of topics or FAQs to discuss in case of a lull in conversation.
Behind the Scenes of Storytelling (5th-8th; best with smaller groups): How can you take pieces of your real life—or things from your imagination—and create a story? Becca shares her story creation process with young readers and encourages them to create stories from their own lives and imaginations. Though it can be adapted for larger groups, this presentation includes a workshop/interactive component and works best for groups of 50 students or less. This presentation includes:
- Details about Becca’s story creation process
- Tips for students who want to create their own stories
- Group writing exercise
- An opportunity for young readers to workshop with each other and practice creating their own stories
- Q&A time at the end
I offer author visits to both public and private schools and can adjust content accordingly. (In other words, a presentation at a public school will differ from a chapel presentation.) Please note that while my books contain elements of faith, unless otherwise requested, I do not include overt faith content in presentations to public schools or non-Christian private schools.
2024-2025 Author Visit Fees for Schools*
In-Person Pricing:
- Full Day (3-4 Presentations): $800
- Half Day (1-2 Presentations): $500
Virtual Pricing:
- $150 per session
- Sessions are 40-45 minutes each and include Q&A time with the author
- Sessions are not recorded
Rates above do not include travel costs or special requests. Travel fees apply to visits over an hour away from McEwensville, Pennsylvania and are as follows: $0.67/mile travel fee (or airfare if needed) + safe/clean hotel accommodations if lodging is required.
Email me with any questions and for more information.
*Please contact me (becca@beccawierwille.com) to discuss pricing for private schools, homeschool groups, and other organizations with limited budgets.
Want an easy way to tell someone about my author visits?
If you want to tell your principal, librarian, teacher, homeschool group, or someone else about my author visits, please feel free to download and print my Author Visit Flyer.
