Name | Age Suitability | Program Length | Phone Number | Email Address | Fee | Website or Videos | Brief Description | Travel Restrictions | Physical Address | References | Timestamp |
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| Jefferson Knapp Author Visit | 3rd-6th grade (but younger is okay, too) | One hour | (316) 308-6945 | jeffknapp@hotmail.com | $275.00 (no extra expenses) | http://www.jeffersonknapp.com https://vimeo.com/89651422 | Anything is possible!' Your students will leave with those three words imprinted on their energized hearts and minds. Not only will this humorous presentation encourage them to read (more) and use their imagination, they will learn the secret to reaching your dreams regardless of circumstance. And if you still need more time to think about booking . . . I bring a 25-ft. ANIMATRONIC python! You will find my A.R.-approved 'The Kingdom at the End of the Driveway' series hard to keep on your shelves after this visit. See you soon! | None | 1019 Skyview Drive, El Dorado, KS | Galm Elementary – San Antonio, Texas Pioneer Elementary – Parker, Colorado Brookwood Elementary – Hamilton, Ohio Prairie View Elementary – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Beech Elementary – Wichita, Kansas Lincoln Elementary – Grand Island, Nebraska Ezard Elementary – Conway, Missouri Immaculate Conception School – North Little Rock, Arkansas North Hancock Elementary – Lewisport, Kentucky …and 81 Other Libraries. | 1/14/2016 16:28:06 |
| Shelly Simoneau | all ages | 60 minutes | 785-221-4984 | shelly.simoneau@yahoo.com | $200/1 hr. session + mileage | http://www.shellysimoneaustories.com | Shelly Simoneau is an author of six books and teller of many stories! Her children's books are inspired by childhood memories and experiences growing up in the farming community of Wilsey, Kansas. Shelly delivers a variety of character-building, inspirational, and engaging stories for children of all ages. And adults too! | none | 4110 NW Walnut Rd, Topeka, KS 66618 | Coffey County Libraries: Gridley, Burlington, Waverly; Frank Carlson Library; Overbrook; Ponca City, Oklahoma Library; Elmont Elementary, Topeka; West Indianola Elementary, Topeka; North Fairview Elementary, Topeka: Eudora Elementary, Eudora; Americus Elementary, Americus; Cleaveland Elementary, Wichita; Kelly Elementary, Wichita; Jefferson Elementay, Wichita;Appanoose Elementary, Wichita | 2/2/2016 12:23:15 |
| Kyle Tiernan | School Age | 48 minutes | (888) 299-2606 | Kyle@DrawAlong.TV | 300-350 | http://www.DrawAlong.TV | Kids ages 5-12 learn to draw 3 refrigerator-ready pictures during this interactive, draw along program. Kyle Tiernan has taught over 1-million kids to draw during his 14 year teaching and performing career. | 17560 W. 159 Court, Olathe, KS 66062 | Atchison, Basehor Community, Centralia, Gardner JOCO, Lackman JOCO, Lansing, Lawrence, Library Dist 1, Louisburg, Oak Park JOCO, Osawatomie, Paola, South KCKPL, Salina, West Wyandotte | 1/7/2017 9:40:54 | |
| Cynthia Harris | 18 + | 1 – 1.5 hours | 785-313-5383 | cyannris@gmail.com | $250 | http://www.sparkinganvil.com/cindy.html | Author, Speaker | If I travel where I have to spend overnight, I charge mileage and hotel cost. | 19660 Seawall Road, Randolph, KS 66554 | It has been a while since I last spoke as an author for a library. I did a preservation workshop for the Cawker City Library in 2015. | 4/25/2017 7:33:34 |
| Andrew Maraniss | 6-18 for elementary, middle and high school students, though crossover for adults as well | His talk is typically a one hour presentation, but he can do as many as possible in a day. He can also create something custom. | (615) 504-4924 | andrewmaraniss@gmail.com | Andrew typically receives travel expenses and an honorarium ranging from $750 to $2,500 depending on the details of a particular visit/event. He is happy to divide these costs among multiple schools in a district/area. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7I204P7TzfEYmNXN3BPX0VTQ2ctMkd1WHYweExzY1NaVkVv/view?usp=sharing; http://andrewmaraniss.com | A frequent speaker at schools around the country, NYT bestseller Andrew Maraniss writes a different kind of sports book for students, bringing together sports, history and social justice themes in an exciting narrative nonfiction style that captures the attention of avid and reluctant readers alike. | None | Nashville, TN | Emmie Stuart, Librarian, Percy Priest Elem., Nashville, TN; Candice Sayre, Literacy Coach, Ft. Atkinson Middle School, Ft. Atkinson, WI; Vickie Blankenship, Media Coordinator, East McDowell Middle School, Marion, NC | 7/25/2019 14:19:16 |
| Natalee Ganyon | pre-k through 3rd ('live' puppets included with program) | generally 30 min. if post story activity 15 or more | 620-899-0642 or 775-742-4091 | jimganyon@gmail.com or nataleeganyon@gmail.com | Travel expenses only (if post story activity: paper puppet making or Gordon Parks program, library supplies material | storiesandmore.me ,utube: stories with friends and buds | Here's how that Happened" 4 folk stories promoting character development through classic sayings. yes we do zoom | none but for expenses | PO Box 1726 Hutchinson, Ks , 67504 for those ordering my book and business mail | Hoisington Library, School libraries from Gt.Bend.,Lyons, Hutchinson and classrooms | 1/5/2021 12:11:59 |
| Dustin Wilgers | 4-10 | 30-45 minutes | 6207558950 | dustin.wilgers@gmail.com | For programs that I need to drive for, $50 for gas and travel. For vitural programs, all I ask is the library purchase books for their catalog and share information with attendees and the community on how to purchase my books. | https://dustin-wilgers.square.site/ or https://sites.google.com/site/wilgersspider/Dustin-Wilgers | My program is intended for children, and it chronicles my adventure as an author. It includes fun spider facts and an introduction to both of my illustrated children's storybooks. | I live in McPherson, for those libraries farther than 30 minutes drive, I would prefer a virtual program. | 1273 19th Ave, McPherson, KS | McPherson Public Library and numerous elementary school libraries (including all 4 elementary schools in McPherson) | 6/30/2021 11:22:29 |
| Steven J Kolbe (pen name) | Teens and adults | Typically an hour or so | 785-410-3097 | kolbestevenj@gmail.com | Just mileage – we can figure out the details | https://stevenjkolbe.com/libraries/ | I am offering a FREE one-hour class entitled, “How to Write a Mystery.” The class includes a presentation (see below), a novel outlining activity, and a Q&A with the author (me) about the process of writing a mystery novel and securing a publisher. And yes, it can be done virtually. | None | 809 E Johnson Street, Garden City, KS 67846 | Finney County Library | 9/1/2021 12:55:19 |