Visit Guidelines
GENERAL. If you are dealing with Miriam directly, she will need a signed copy of a lecture contract (acrobat needed), confirming the agreed date and arrangements. Please send any tickets, travel instructions, and/or lodging information well in advance. An advance copy of a schedule would also be greatly appreciated.
PRESENTATION. Miriam normally presents to grades Pre-K-5 and can present to higher grade levels on request. Her basic presentations are outlined . Please discuss with her ahead of time which book you wish her to feature, please do not share this book with the students. Whenever possible, Grace asks that presentations take place in a library or a classroom. If a room such as a gym or a cafeteria must be used, it is preferred that there is a handless microphone be available.
EQUIPMENT. For assemblies, Miriam usually needs one table in front to display her books. For larger rooms, such as a gym, Miriam will need a handless microphone. Please check the system prior to the visit.
SCHEDULE. Miriam can give a maximum of four presentations during a visit. Please allow at least 5 minutes of unscheduled time between presentations. Extra time in the day can be used for presentations by students, autographing, and such. For lunch break, please allow at least one hour, not including travel time.
ESCORT. An escort from place to place within your school is appreciated.
STUDENT PREPARATION. It is recommended that teachers share Miriam's author profile and work with the students. Please do not share the book that Miriam will be featuring in her presentation, however.
BOOK SALES. Please have Miriam's books be offered for sale to students. Schools handling their own sales should send an order form home to parents prior to a visit (preorder form). So that no one is left out, Miriam supplies and signs bookmarks for students.
AUTOGRAPHING. Depending upon her travel schedule, Miriam is glad to remain after school to finish signing books. For books that cannot be signed during the visit, students can send adhesive labels with a SASE for Miriam to autograph.
PUBLICITY. It is encouraged that Miriam's visit be publicized through local media. She loves to have interviews.
MATERIALS. After a visit is arranged, Miriam supplies the following materials:
- School Visits Info (this info)
- Book Sales and Ordering Info
- Postcards and/or bookmarks for each student
MEALS. Miriam is perfectly happy eating on site, in a home, in a restaurant. With or without company.
FINANCIAL. For current charges, please inquire or refer to the Fees and Expenses document. Payment is expected at the end of a visit. Invoices are available upon request. For additional paperwork, please fill out the forms completely before having Miriam sign them.