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!

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  - Main Street,
Lake Placid, NY   1 - 3 
Sat August 16 Newburgh Barnes & Noble 11:30 Story Time + Book Signing

Sun Oct 12 Warwick Children's Book Festival  Warwick Valley Middle School, 225 West Street, Warwick, NY   11 - 4
Sat Nov 29 Poughkeepsie Barnes & Noble 11:00 Story Time + Book Signing

Mon Dec 1 School visit - PreK-K
Sat Dec 13 FDR Library and Museum Holiday Open House, Children's Reading Festival, 4079 Albany Post Road  Route 9, Hyde Park, NY  

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

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: