School Visit Information

Thank you for your interest in having Christina Farley to come to your school. To schedule your visit, go here.

 

HONORARIUM

  • School Visit Half Day $800—Up to 2 sessions (45 min each) + 1 autograph session
  • School Visit Full Day $1200— Up to 4 sessions (45 min each) + 2 autograph sessions
  • School Visit Full Day Plus $1500 – Up to 4 sessions (45 min) + 2 autograph sessions + literacy night or night event
  • Literacy Night $500—1 session (30-45 min) + autograph session

Note: Outside Central Florida— schools are responsible for round-trip airfare (or in Florida milage), hotel, and local ground transportation. Outside of US, schools also provide meals.

Schools receive a flyer, pre-visit video, pre-visit activities, workshop handouts, and book order forms to be used in their school for promotion.

Keynote— $1500

Festivals— Contact Christina@ChristinaFarley.com for rates

Conferences—Contact Christina@ChristinaFarley.com for rates

Book Clubs— $500—Up to 2 hours chatting and discussing about writing and books.

Virtual Visits—One 45 min. sessions—$200; Two 45 min. sessions —$375

 

45 Minute Presentations- Best for large assemblies

The Power Is Yours– Grades 3-8

Journey into the world of Word Weavers with Christina Farley and discover Word Weaver writing tips. Gain an insider’s peek at Christina’s writing process, the travels that inspired her books, and ask those burning questions during the wrap-up Q&A session. This fun, interactive talk will hopefully inspire and challenge students that their words have power.

Rising Above– Grades 6-12

In this presentation, attendees will take a journey through the process of how her stories came to be from conception to publication along with Christina’s own personal journey as a writer. This inspirational talk stems from her experiences living overseas and how she stepped beyond wanting to make a difference to taking action.

Awakening the Story Within– Grades 3-12

How does a book evolve from a mere idea into its actual book form? Attendees will discover how a writer takes an idea and builds it into a story as well as insights into the process of writing and publishing a book.

Chase After Your Dreams– Grades 3-12

This workshop helps attendees uncover their unique talents and learn actionable steps to turn them into success. Get inspired with practical tips that will guide attendees on their journey to achieving their goals and living out their passion.

 

45 Minute Writing Workshops

Note: These can be converted to large groups, but it will be presented differently than a workshop.

The Adventure Begins: Write a Book from Start to Finish Grades 3-12

In this workshop, attendees will embark on their own adventure as they create stories. Students will learn how to write a book step by step, building characters, constructing a plot, and creating a unique world.

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Enter the Magical World of Hogwarts Publishing Grades 3-12

Have you ever felt like the world of publishing is a lot like entering the magical world of Harry Potter? You must receive a special invitation via owl, stand on Platform 9 ¾ for entrance, and possess certain magical powers. But in reality, publishing is a feat that even Muggles like you can achieve! In this talk, students will gain tips to achieve those ‘magical writer abilities,’ learn the process to get an agent, and get an insider peek into the world of publishing.

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Escape Room! (Potting) Grades 3-12

Put your plotting and deductive reasoning skills to the test! Tasked by the Word Weaver Organization, students will choose their mission where their characters must escape a place. Using fun storyboarding techniques, they will brainstorm as a group and learn how to create a strong story plot that will be sure to leave them laughing and highly motivated long after the session has completed.

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Oh, the Places We Will Go! Grades K-3

World building has never been more fun than to get out and explore the world. In this interactive workshop, students will use real world cultures to build the world of their imagination. Students will leave this workshop with a map of their world and ‘suitcase’ of objects from their explorations.

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Build a Fantasy World Grades 4-12

Note: This workshop is also available as a full week workshop for a deeper in-depth study. Contact Christina for details.

Attendees will look at ways to design a fantasy world using maps, genealogical charts, histories and unique twists. They will create rules for their characters and work on world-building without performing an information dump. Plus, participants will collaborate with fellow creatives, sparking new ideas and pushing the boundaries of their imagination.

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Raise Your Voice Grades 4-12

Students will be exposed to various texts and books, which show examples of various voices. Students will explore dialogue in text as well as in film and study sentence structure and tone. Finally, participants will leave with a short fiction or non-fiction piece exhibiting voice.

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Characters at the Movies Grades 3-12

Break free of flat, conventional characters. Find ways to bring characters into situations that allow them to show their true colors. Students will gain tips on creating characters that grow and change throughout the story by studying characters in their favorite films.

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Solve the Mystery Grades K-5

In this interactive workshop, students will create their own mystery by choosing the setting, crime, characters, and clues in this interactive workshop. By the end, they’ll have crafted a thrilling, or perhaps funny, whodunit that showcases their creativity and critical thinking skills.

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Thrilling Tales Grades 3-5

In this interactive workshop, students will create their own thriller by choosing the setting, actions, characters, and thrilling events. They’ll learn how to build tension and suspense, craft unexpected plot twists, and develop dynamic characters that keep readers on the edge of their seats. They will walk away with a spine-tingling story.

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The Author’s Journey: Writing, Creativity, and Storytelling

Are you curious about what it means to be an author? Do you want to hone your writing skills and uncover the storyteller within? Join bestselling author, Christina Farley, in this interactive workshop, where you’ll explore the exciting path of becoming an author and how strong writing can enhance your future career.

 

It’s All in the Evidence (Essay Prep Workshop)

This presentation teaches essay organization and provides students how to be thorough and convincing in their essay responses. Students will be exposed to examples of elaboration and sentence structure, provided techniques to use quotes, and given samples of smooth integration through transitions. They will also be shown how to use their facts and details effectively, as well as work with their words and vocabulary to convey purpose in their writing.

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School Specific Workshop– $200 extra- If you wish to have a workshop designed to meet your school’s needs, we can discuss what type of presentation or workshop you would like and make it happen!