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Author Visits

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One of my favorite things is to read to, hear from, and craft with kids! My interactive book presentations and workshops can be facilitated in-person or online with schools, libraries, arts and other venues. These special visits ignite children's love for reading and creativity while deepening their identity as creators .

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Author visits leave a lasting impression, inspiring kids to read, write, create—and keep making!

I've presented in a variety of venues including schools in the US and abroad, libraries, 826Boston, arts and makerspaces, the LA Times Festival of Books, SoCal Nerdcamp, and more. I’m available for visits, panels, speaking engagements, and more!

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So Many Visit Options!

One of my favorite things is to read to, hear from, and craft with kids! My interactive book presentations and workshops can be facilitated in-person or online through schools, libraries, and other venues, and they ignite children's love for reading and creativity while deepening their identity as writers, readers, and makers while supporting literacy, arts, and social emotional learning outcomes. 

To Make + making activity visit

To Make + making visit: picture book reading; imaginative video; an interactive discussion of the story, creative process, and patience. Plus, an inspiring activity for kids to make something wonderful via the steps: "gather, make, wait." (Activity/craft options: "creativitree" leaf or maker ribbon) Approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour. Pre-school and up.

A chance for students to explore reading and the creative process.

TO MAKE A STORY WORKSHOP VISIT

Children will write a collaborative story via the steps, “gather, make, wait” corresponding to phases of the writing process. They’ll leave with tools to write another one on their own. Approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour. 1st grade and up.

A chance for children to collaboratively write a story and get to know the writing process.

"Gather, Make, Wait": 
Your Writing Identity and Process in Action

Participants investigate their own writing identity and process—and begin!  They’ll leave with ways to nurture their own ideas, a simile about writing, and the first line of a story/poem/essay. Approx. 1 hour. 3rd grade to adults!

A chance for participants to explore their creative process and start a project with support.

Zinnia and the Bees Visit

A lively, interactive presentation about bees and yarnbombing! Pom pom craft can be added too. Approx. 45 minutes to an hour. 3rd-6th grades.

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Children engaged in a craft activity at a large table covered with blue paper, various colorful paper cut-outs, scissors, glue, and ribbon.
Compilation of handwritten notes about writing, comparing it to various activities like flying in the sky, drawing, cleaning, playing football, and reading, with some crossed-out words and doodles.
A woman leading a classroom activity with children sitting on the floor and raising their hands. A large screen behind her displays the question, 'What do you like to make?' There is an American flag mounted on the wall, and the classroom has a yellow table with stacks of papers or books.
A group of four children sitting underneath a wooden table in a craft room, with a woman standing behind them. The shelves behind them are filled with labeled clear plastic bins containing various arts and crafts supplies.
A table filled with colorful craft supplies, including colored paper, scissors, glue sticks, markers, pom-poms, and decorative items, set outdoors.
A woman with long reddish hair wearing a large green hat, pink shirt with the words 'The Right of' and mint green pants, sitting on a patio holding an open children's book and smiling. There are bags, a blue folder, and children partially visible nearby.
Children engaged in arts and crafts activities outdoors at a wooden table. They are using various art supplies such as colored markers, scissors, tape, and decorative materials like sequins, pom-poms, and ribbons. The setting appears to be a grassy outdoor area.
Children are sitting on the floor and creating crafts with paper, glue, scissors, and other craft supplies. Decorations and tools are scattered around, including a rolled strip of pink paper, cupcake liners, and paper cutouts.
A woman reading a book to a group of children outdoors under a clear blue sky with trees in the background.
A woman standing outdoors in front of a group of children, holding and reading a picture book. The children sit on the ground, facing her, with some wearing colorful hats. There is a picnic table with art supplies nearby. In the background, there are trees, a basketball hoop, and a small green storage shed.
A woman with a bun hairstyle, wearing a white T-shirt and loose black pants, holding a microphone, smiling, and speaking to a group of children seated on the floor, raising their hands, in a room with wooden stairs and furniture.
A pink paper ornament with a red ribbon bow, handwritten message reading 'I'm a Maker!' and a heart, held by a person's hand.
Colorful welcome sign on a traffic cone, featuring illustrations of a red apple, books, and a children’s drawing with the text 'Welcome Danielle Parents' for a school or community event.

What Educators think of Danielle’s School Visits

"We loved having Danielle Davis speak to our K-2nd graders. Her presentation was incredibly engaging. The students particularly liked the stop motion animation video, the story itself and the movements that went along With her song! I received really positive feedback from both our students and teachers and the follow up craft was a great bonus!"

— Jessica Scott, librarian at John Thomas Dye School

"Our TK-6th grade students thoroughly loved author Danielle Davis! She shared her amazing journey as an author, actively involved our students while sharing her book TO MAKE and then provided fun creativity sessions tailored to the various ages of our students. This author is highly recommended!"

— Dr. Michael Hoon, Hollingworth Elementary Principal
(in-person school visit)

“It was just as if Danielle was in the room with our families and our students…our students were totally engaged…Danielle’s energy and passion regarding the creative process is so inspiring…”

— Tara Pickrell, Literacy Leader
(Virtual Family Night visit)

“Danielle was engaging, enthusiastic, and inspiring! The kindergarten class embraced her message and had wonderfully surprising insights to her reading. They loved crafting with her and felt proud of the unique art that they made.”

— Sarah Gottlieb, parent
(first grade storytime + craft)

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