Della Ross Ferreri Children's Author
                                                Della Ross Ferreri                     Children's Author

School Visit Information 2025-26

As a former teacher, I love presenting author programs for pre-K through grade 3. Using my children's books and poems, I offer fun and educational workshops that excite children about reading and writing! 


My interactive presentations range from 30 to 50 minutes and can be tailored for different ages. Here are the 

recommended grade levels:

 

PROGRAM FOR PRE-K- GRADE 2:

'Sneak a Peek'

  • ​Interactive Google slide show,  sharing how a story evolves from idea to published book 
  • Read-aloud of my latest book, THE MOUSE BUFFET: A CHRISTMAS TREAT, offering a 'sneak peek' at the creative process with plenty of language enrichment
  • Engaging, extension activities to deepen students' connection to the story through dramatization, elements of story and sequencing tasks, social-emotional learning and hands-on artistic expression.

PROGRAM FOR GRADES 1 - 3

'You're the Star of the Show!'

  • Interactive Google slide show, sharing how a story     evolves, from idea to a published book 
  • Read-aloud of STAR OF THE SHOW, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process and plenty of audience participation
  • Presentation of the elements of story - character, setting, conflict, resolution, and theme/author's message.
  • Fun dramatization, role-playing and social-emotional learning
  • Specific revision techniques so children can add pizzazz to their own stories

EVENING PROGRAM:
'Meet the Author Pajama Party' 

  • An evening program where children return to school - dressed in pajamas, of course!
  • Read-aloud of HOW WILL I EVER SLEEP IN THIS BED?  and another children's book, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process and plenty of audience participation
  • Bedtime-themed activites and Q & A
  • Ideal for ages 4-8 but all family members are welcome!

    NOTE: This program can be presented during the school day and enhanced with more educational elements. Consider a 'Wear Pajamas to School Day!' to add to the fun! Let me know and I'll wear my pj's, too!

FEES

2025-2026 school year 
 

Full-Day In-Person Visit (4 presentations)

$550  (within 40 miles of Hyde Park, NY)

$650 plus expenses* (beyond 40 miles of Hyde Park, NY)


Half-day In-Person Visit (2 presentations)

$350  (within 40 miles of Hyde Park, NY)   

$500 plus expenses* (beyond 40 miles of Hyde Park, NY)

 

Evening Program (Meet the Author Pajama Party)

$250  (within 30 miles of Hyde Park, NY) 
$250  (when added to a full day visit with an overnight stay)

 

*Expenses include mileage, food, and possible lodging, if beyond 60 miles of Hyde Park, NY

 

For more information and a detailed flyer, please fill out the form on the CONTACT PAGE or email:
drferreri (at) optonline.net
 

*SPECIAL DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITY*

Book your fall 2025 school visit now to get a 10% discount plus a complimentary copy of THE MOUSE BUFFET signed for your school library.

(Discount is offered if author visit is booked by July 31, 2025.)

 

I'd love to hear from you!

 2025 Events 

Wed Feb 5  World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) - virtual school visits available

8 am through 1:00 pm
Wed March 19 Virtual Story Time - 1st Grade, Darien, CT

Sat March 29 Poughkeepsie Children's Book Festival, Poughkeepsie, NY  Dutchess Community College, Falcon Hall  10 - 3 

Sat August 9 The Bookstore Plus - Sidewalk Signing

2491 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY  1 - 3

Sat August/September TBD Farmer's Market, Millbrook, NY
Sun Oct 12 Warwick Children's Book Festival, Warwick Valley Middle School, 225 West Street, Warwick, NY   11 - 4


Mon Dec 1 School visit - PreK-K
Wed Dec 17 Reserved

Here's what they're saying about my author programs...

"Thank you for doing a wonderful presentation. The teachers are raving about your interaction with the students, the visuals, the movement with poetry, etc..."

 

- Karen Fowler, Library Media Specialist, Vail Farm Elementary School

"Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation last week. I have heard nothing but good things from teachers and students alike. There is a waiting list for your book from the library."

 

- Pamela Woodward, Netherwood Elementary School

My writer friend, Karen Kaufman Orloff, and I have partnered together to offer writing classes for adults. Our 5-week program, 'The ABC's of Writing for Children' covers where authors get their ideas and how to turn these ideas into poems, short stories or picture books. We discuss how to structure your writing to include the elements of story and how to submit your work to publishers. We also present shorter, introductory workshops at local libraries. Contact me or Karen Orloff for more information. Visit Karen's website for a look at her terrific books. 

If you're interested in learning more about writing children's books, check out our organization, Children's Writers of the Hudson Valley and consider attending one of our events in the Poughkeepsie, NY area. Click the button for more information about our upcoming conference:

        My Books

 The Mouse Buffet:

 A Christmas Treat
(Sleeping Bear Press, Aug 2025)

 

 God Blesses Me 
       
(WorthyKids) 

            
 Huggle Wuggle, Bedtime Snuggle 
       (Beaming Books) 

     

 Precious Baby

   (Beaming Books) 
   
How Will I Ever Sleep in This Bed? 
 
(Sterling/Union Square) 
 


  Hey! You're Eating  My Homework 
     
 (Lee and Low)
 
 
Star of the Show
   
(Shenanigan Books)
 

 Picnic on the  Sidewalk

  (Seedling Publications) 

   

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