School Visits and Appearances

Sharing my experiences is one of the best parts about being a writer. I’ve given keynote speeches, library talks, and led conference workshops, but my favorite is a classroom visit. I’m always inspired by the kids’ questions and their imaginations. Some are hoping to be writers. Some have already written their own books. After speaking with students all over the country, I’m pleased to say that kids are ALWAYS interested in stories and ideas.

A great session with young writers in Brooklyn
A great session with young writers in Brooklyn

“Jane Kelley is an author extraordinaire and a fantastic library guest! Kids love her!” –Amanda Clarke, School Librarian, Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies

“Jane Kelley’s visit to our 4th, 5th and 6th graders was terrific. Thoughtful and thought-provoking, Ms. Kelley shared her writing story with students. Bringing her audience with her through the creative process, she offered students a glimpse into the magical mix that results in an engaging, age-appropriate adventure. Further magic happens after she departs: copies of her books fly off the shelves into readers’ hands! What a great experience~ come again, Jane Kelley! Our door is always open.” –Susan Westover, School Librarian, Brooklyn New School

“Thank you so much for your time and inspiring words. The students and I will never forget this experience.” –Ms. Julia Oschwald, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

WORKSHOP TOPICS

(Can be geared to readers and writers of all ages.)

    • Monarch Butterflies
    • Imagination Is a Super Power
    • Stop, Look, and Listen–The Key to Revision 
    • Finding and Amplifying Voice 
    • The Story of a Book–From Its First Inspiration All the Way to Publication
    • Reading and Empathy–How Inhabiting a Character Enriches Your Story and Your Life
    • The Power of the Blank Page and the Importance of Persistence

Free Zoom sessions with groups who have read my books.

Workshops are $150 per session or $300 for three sessions, plus travel expenses. Please use the contact form on this website to inquire about scheduling.

MORE AUTHOR VISIT INFO

A mother-daughter book group.
A mother-daughter book group.
A Zoom visit.
A Zoom visit.
Jane leads a workshop about Empathy.
Jane leads a workshop about Empathy.
I’ll travel anywhere–this book talk was given in a yurt in Vermont!
I’ll travel anywhere–this book talk was given in a yurt in Vermont!

Here’s a list of some of the places I’ve appeared.

♦ Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield, WI  ♦ Brooklyn Friends School, Brooklyn, NY  ♦ Brooklyn Heights Montessori, Brooklyn, NY  ♦ Brooklyn New School, Brooklyn, NY  ♦ Brown County Public Library, Green Bay, WI ♦ Carroll Elementary School, Brooklyn, NY  ♦ Columbus Public Library, Columbus, OH  ♦ Faiss Middle School, Las Vegas, NV  ♦ Fort Atkinson Elementary School, Fort Atkinson, WI  ♦ Frank Weyenberg Library,  Mequon, WI  ♦ Ghouls and Gourds at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, NY  ♦ Golda Meir School, Milwaukee, WI  ♦ Green Schools Event, Milwaukee, WI  ♦ Greendale Children’s Book Festival, Greendale, WI ♦ Hartland Public Library, Hartland, VT  ♦ Maple Dale Elementary School, Bayside, WI  ♦ Mequon Nature Preserve, Mequon, WI  ♦ New York Society Library, New York, NY  ♦ Ozaukee County Optimists Club, Mequon, WI  ♦ St. Mary’s School, Richland Center, WI  ♦ Sheboygan Falls Elementary School, Sheboygan, WI  ♦ SCBWI-WI conference, Green Lake, WI  ♦ South Milwaukee Literacy Night, South Milwaukee, WI  ♦ Stoughton Public Library, Stoughton, WI ♦ Thurber House, Columbus, OH ♦ University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI  ♦ Washurn Middle School, Washburn, WI  ♦ Wisconsin State Reading Association Conference, Milwaukee, WI  ♦ World Read Aloud Day, all across America

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