Pages to Podiums: Booking School Visits and Book Tours

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

One of the best ways for writers who are writing for children to share their books and potentially earn more money is through making school visits. Long-time event coordinator and author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris shares how to book, plan, and have successful school visits and create a larger book tour, which could include school visits, bookstore events, libraries, and more.

About the Instructor: 

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller. Her ability to weave compelling stories has opened many doors for her as an author and speaker. She is also a mother and community organizer. During the day, she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer’s hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her family. She is the author of Plátanos Are Love, Los plátanos son amor, The Bronx Is My Home, Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Book, and Gloriana Presente: De la República Dominicana al Bronx. She hopes you enjoy her stories. You can learn more about her at alyssaauthor.com