School Visits & Community Events

If you are a literacy advocate in your community, I am looking for ways to partner with you for the benefit and enrichment of the children and youth you serve. I am happy to join local schools and communities for the following: 
  • Literacy night events,
  • Student assemblies,
  • Book festivals,
  • Book signings,
  • Classroom book chats
  • Virtual Visits
  • And Cultural Programming

Community Connections

If you are hosting a convention or festival where you know children would enjoy learning more about author life and publishing, I am happy to connect. This picture was taken at the 2025 National Down Syndrome Congress Convention in Dallas, where I was able to share 21 Reasons Hakeem is My Hero.

Virtual Visits

Sometimes, time and budget constraints are factors that we must consider. But let's not allow these details to get in the way. If you would like to arrange a virtual classroom visit, I am excited to meet with you and your students online as well. Let's make it happen!

Library Love

Ernst and I love libraries! Here we are at the 2025 American Library Association convention in Philadelphia, PA. We'd love to assist with programming for your patrons. Beyond my published books, Free Sparrows Kids Books offers many engaging, creative, and inspiring reads for young people.