In-Person and Virtual Visits
Vanessa LOVES visiting schools! It’s like being in her old school library media center, except now she can connect with thousands of kids in many different schools. There’s no greater joy than connecting reading and writing with children!
Students and teachers will enjoy her interactive presentations.
- Author Talk (1 hour)
Bringing literature to life through author, Vanessa Fortenberry’s reading and writing journey.
- Full Day
Typical Schedule (Adjustments can be made, but not to exceed 4 hours’ worth of presentations/sessions listed below)
- Half Day
Typical Schedule (Adjustments can be made, but not to exceed 2 hours’ worth of presentations/sessions listed below)
- School/Library Visit: Bringing literature to life through author, Vanessa Fortenberry’s reading and writing journey.
K – 1st Grade session – 20 minutes (Read aloud and interactive song)
2nd Grade session – 30 minutes
3rd-5th Grade session – 60 minutes
- Collecting Words: 2nd – 5th Grade session – 60 minutes
To introduce students to a variety of vocabulary words; to support their understanding of how words connect people, through story, to encourage them to collect “words,” and to use them in future writing projects.
- Poetry: Writing limericks (fun & interactive)
2nd Grade session – 60 minutes
K and/or 1st Grade session – 20 to 30 minutes (Read aloud and activity)
- It’s Not a Book Report, It’s a Book Talk:
3rd – 5th Grade workshop
4 days/ 60 minutes each (schools located within 30 – 40 minutes from Decatur, GA, only. Further away, please contact Vanessa.)
In-Person Author Visits 2025-2026 (Additional Details)
Contact Vanessa for her availability.
Funds tight? Check out 35 Ways to Fund an Author Visit! The site is somewhat dated, but it provides great info. And, for organizations in Georgia, check to see if you qualify for the LEGG Grant.
*Also, Vanessa is part of the Georgia Writers Registry (GWR). https://www.georgiawriters.org/literary-events-grant-of-georgia
Scroll down on the Georgia Writers website to learn about possible grants and under Georgia Writers Registry click on list of authors to search for Vanessa.
