Engaging Students During an Author Visit: Part 1 Interaction
July 4, 2025
During author coaching, I frequently get asked how to engage large audiences of students
during author visits. Author visits aren't speeches, so get on the same level as your audiences. Don't stand behind the lectern. Definitely move around so all children have the opportunity to see you--even if they're seated behind the tallest kid in the school. Author visits aren't just read-al…