Author Visits with Danielle Davis and To Make
school, library, and other visits can be in-person or virtual!
School Visits are Cool
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 makers.
Everyone is a maker. And everyone makes in their own unique way as they follow these steps: "gather, make, wait."
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.
You'll find the info in one place in my author visit PDF. All my offerings can be tailored to fit the grade level, number, and needs of your students. Please email me if you'd like to find out more!
I also offer professional development workshops for educators! Check out my PD info.
Testimonials
"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 (one day of in-person school visits)
“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)
Visit Options
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 to be done together or after the presentation.) 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” that correspond 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 then 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.