Author Visits

I love meeting readers, both young and young at heart, and helping them discover a passion for reading and writing. My fun, interactive presentations explore topics in history and science for multiple classroom while smaller hands-on workshops give students an opportunity to dive deeper in research and writing.

I am also available to speak to children or adult audiences at museums, libraries, and bookstores, and to teen or adult writers at conferences or events. Currently, I am booking in-person or virtual 45-minute classroom visits.

Presentations & Workshops for Kids:

MOON TREE PRESENTATIONS:

Storytime Reading of Moon Tree (Grades K-1): Introduce young children to the moon trees with this engaging interactive read-aloud that will get them excited about space, trees, and history. (20 minutes)

Moon Tree History and Behind the Scenes Stories (Grades 2-4): This presentation takes a deep dive into the history behind the moon trees. Throughout the presentation, I share stories about Astronaut Stuart Roosa and his flight to the moon on Apollo 14 that aren’t included in the book. Session includes a reading of Moon Tree and a Q&A session with the students. (45 minutes)

Moon Tree Science and Its Impact Today (Grades 2-4): This presentation briefly set-sup the history behind the moon trees then takes a deep dive into the experiments that paved the way for plants to be grown in space. Explore the science behind how plants grow in space. Session includes a reading of Moon Tree and a Q&A session with the students. (45 minutes)

Note: The history and science presentations can be combined into one full hour session, without a reading of the book. These two sessions are also available for older students.

M IS FOR MASON JAR PRESENTATIONS:

Storytime Reading of M IS FOR MASON JAR (Grades PK-1): Introduce young children to homesteading with this interactive read-aloud with ABC cards and mason jar visuals, songs, and even a science experiment. (20-30 minutes)

Homesteading and Mason Jar Science (Grades 2-5): Introduce your students to homesteading with this fun presentation that explores the many different aspects of homesteading and the science behind canning and preserving food. Includes fun and interactive experiments! (45 minutes)

Note: The homesteading presentation can be adjusted for middle and high school students.

WRITING WORKSHOPS:

Creative Ways to Tell (& Write) the Truth (Grades 4-8): What is nonfiction and how can we write it so that it is just as engaging as fiction? In this session, we will discuss how both nonfiction can use research and storytelling techniques to tell a fascinating story that readers can’t put down. Workshop includes writing time so the students can gain hands-on experience writing about something they already know about to create a fun, but truthful, nonfiction narrative. (45 minutes)

Creative Writing Fiction Workshop (Grades 4-8): Explore the elements that make a great story (character, setting, plot, and dialogue) and how to make a story shine through the magic of revision. Workshop includes writing time so students can gain hands-on experience crafting a story and reworking it step by step. (45 minutes)

NOTE: Workshops are for small classroom environments (limit 25 students)

OTHER PRESENTATIONS:

How to Become an Author (Grades 4-8): This presentation will cover the journey to becoming an author from learning how to write, rewrite, and edit manuscripts to submitting them to editors or agents to getting them published in book form. We will also discuss the various roles that author has to play throughout the creation of a book, from writer to editor to marketer to speaker. Session will include a Q&A session with the students. (45 minutes)

Presentations for Writers:

Breathing Life into Nonfiction

Grab Your Gear: 7 Ways to Prepare for (and Survive) Your Debut Year

The Journey to Becoming a Children’s Author

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World Read Aloud Day: On the first Wednesday of February, many authors are available to read one of their books (or a chapter in one of their books) to students across the United States. I typically offer FREE virtual 20-minutes sessions that include an introduction, reading of one of my picture books, and a brief Q&A time to allow students to get to know me and the publishing process a little bit better. This year, I will be offering readings of either MOON TREE (Grades 2-5) or M IS FOR MASON JAR (Grades PreK-1). Bookings begins in November. Send a Request.

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I work to keep my rates reasonable; however, I will work with your budget as much as possible to make these sessions accessible to kids. If you cannot afford these rates, please email me and let’s discuss.

Please note: Due to health issues, I do require either a room without fluorescent lighting or for the lights to be dimmed/off for in-person sessions. Light covers are fine as well. If the school does not have a set, I will provide the covers as long as I can have access to the room before the event to set them up.

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Testimonials:

Carolyn Fraiser came and presented to our PK-2 school of around 500 students in grade level sections of about 100 each.  She had a variety of resources to engage the students. She also had homestead items for them to see and had alphabet cards, both of which made the presentation very interactive. Mrs. Fraiser practiced letter order and letter sounds with the younger students and focused on alliteration and content with our older students. There was something for everyone in her presentation. Additionally, Mrs. Fraiser was easy to work with to create a program that fit the parameters of our school.  It was a pleasurable learning experience for our students and they were so excited to have met an author and many had books signed by her, which was very special. I highly recommend Mrs. Fraiser for school presentations.

– Tonnye Fletcher, M.Ed, NBCT, Whiteville Primary School (North Carolina)

Carolyn was a brilliant guest speaker with her webinar “Breathing Life into Nonfiction.” She went above and beyond, providing details on her research process and sharing resources with my local SCBWI Southern Breeze group. She kind to stay beyond the slated time, and field all participants’ questions after the conclusion of the webinar.

– Nancy So Miller, SCBWI Southern Breeze Local Liaison (Georgia)

WOW! I’m so glad I attended Carolyn B. Frasier’s “Breathing Life into Non-Fiction” webinar! Carolyn, the author of MOON TREE, brought a wealth of knowledge, encouragement, and warmth to her presentation. She inspired me to give nonfiction a try now that I understand the different kinds of nonfiction and the key elements of a successful nonfiction story. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Carolyn’s expertise and bring your nonfiction to life!

– Becky Walker, Children’s Author (Texas)