WELCOME to the world of school visits!

Mariana Llanos' School Visits Program is designed to celebrate reading and to encourage creative writing. Each program can be tailored to audiences of different ages.

How to Book Me As Easy As 1,2,3

1. Look at my book titles listed below and pick one for our program. There's no need to read any of the picture book programs before our visit, as I will read to students. You can find my books and fees on this page.

2. CONTACT ME! Send me a couple of dates that may work with your schedule, as well as grade, city or any other pertinent information. I book fast so you want to do this quickly at the beginning of the year. I'll send you a brochure with more information about my visits and to confirm pricing. Just a little back and forth to get details straightened out, and voila!

3. Promote my visit! Help your students make a sign or work on an art project. The more excited they are, the more they'll enjoy the experience. Send book orders home and that's it. It's a date!

BEST SELLING PROGRAMS:

(English or Spanish)

RUN LITTLE CHASKI: A dive into Inka culture through a story, props, and music. Themes: social studies, historical fiction, Inka empire, indigenous languages (quechua), kindness

BENITA AND THE NIGHT CREATURES: A celebration of reading and imagination. Themes: fiction, myths, inspiration, use of onomatopoeia, illustration/art
VAMPIRITA CHAPTER BOOK SERIES: Let's create fun and unforgettable characters! Themes: language arts, fantasy, vampires, immigrants, moving away from home, character development, readers theater, writing process, social emotional connections
KUTU THE TINY INCA PRINCESS: A storytelling session. Themes: Mythology, Inka empire, fiction, Inka culture, research

All sessions include an author "about me" portion, tips for writing, an interactive portion, dancing and singing, and age-level appropriate material.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT: After school program for families and students to instill healthy reading habits in children by combining the use of music, art, and literature. Perfect for Title 1 schools or any other programs that need to be directed towards families. Includes a "dance party" and a craft. This program uses Benita and the Night Creatures. *This is NOT a regular author school visit. Duration: Approx. 60m minutes. Fee for local metro Oklahoma City: $500. Schools outside the city, contact me for a quote.

Young Writers' Workshop: This workshop is designed in four sessions where students will learn about the elements of a story in a practical way and will have first hand look into the revision and editing process of a real life author. Grades 4th, 5th and 6th Email me for a quote.
Poetry in the Classroom: Geared toward high school students, a one hour workshop where students will finish with their own poem. Email me for a quote.

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