With nearly 15 years of experience coordinating author visits, I’ll outline the process from start to finish. Attendees will walk away knowing these visits need not blow the budget, and with a list of organizations they can reach out to about securing someone suitable. I’ll share feedback from teachers, students, parents and authors about what makes having a published author present at a school so powerful. Together, we’ll establish a successful snapshot of the best on offer for our 21st-century learners.