Author Visits

We offer in person sessions, live online sessions or prerecorded personalized sessions.

Why book a local author?

Bring Stories to Life—Book a Local Author Visit Today!

Inspire your students with a visit from a local author—your choice of live online, in-person, or pre-recorded sessions! Whether it’s a virtual Q&A, an engaging classroom reading, or a pre-recorded message tailored just for your school, each option offers a fun, meaningful way to connect students with real storytellers from their own community.

With a variety of local authors to choose from, you can match the perfect voice to your students’ grade level, interests, or curriculum. It’s a great way to foster creativity, build excitement around reading, and show that powerful stories can come from right around the corner.

Types of Author Visits

Real Authors, Real Fun—Right in Your Classroom!

Get ready for smiles, stories, and a little bit of magic! In-person visits from local authors are a wonderful way to bring books to life for young readers. Whether it’s a silly storytime for little learners or an engaging read-aloud and Q&A for older elementary students, each visit is tailored to fit the age and attention span of your class.

Kids get to meet the real people behind the books they love, ask questions, and see that authors aren’t just names on a cover—they’re creative neighbours from their very own community! It’s a fun, inspiring experience that encourages reading, imagination, and maybe even a few future writers.

Visit times are flexible based on grade level, and we’ll help you find the perfect author match.

Ready to bring an author to your school? Fill out the request form or contact The Local Bookshelf today!

Storytime Goes Live—Meet a Local Author Online!

Get ready for a screen-time everyone will enjoy! With our live online author visits, young readers can connect with real local authors in real time—without ever leaving the classroom. From lively read-alouds to fun Q&A sessions, each virtual visit is designed to spark curiosity and make books feel even more magical.

Whether it’s a quick storytime for preschoolers or an engaging interactive session for older elementary students, we’ll tailor the timing and content to fit your class’s needs. It’s a joyful, low-stress way to bring storytelling to life—and show kids that authors aren’t just far-away people, they’re part of their own community!

Visits are flexible and easy to schedule, and we’ll help match you with the perfect author.
Just fill out the request form or contact The Local Bookshelf to book your live virtual visit today!

A Special Storytime—Just for Your Class!

Looking for a flexible, low-key way to bring an author into your classroom? Our personalized pre-recorded videos from local authors are the perfect fit! Each video is created just for your students—featuring a lively read-aloud, fun insights about the book, and a special message from the author.

It’s a great option if your schedule is tight or your class needs to watch at their own pace. You can pause, rewatch, or revisit the story all week long! Authors tailor their videos based on grade level, so whether it’s a silly story for little ones or a more thoughtful message for older elementary kids, it’ll feel just right.

Plus, students get to see that real authors live right in their community—and storytelling can happen anywhere.

Fill out the request form or contact The Local Bookshelf to order your custom video today!

Please inquire by filling out the form below.

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Author Visits

Why book a local author?

Types of Author Visits

Please inquire by filling out the form below.

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