Children's book authors and illustrators often visit schools, libraries, companies, professional groups, and community organizations. Some only travel locally, others fill fly around the world. Through these website directories you can connect with authors and work with them directly to arrange tours.
If you are looking for info to contact authors of Young Adult literature, you'll want to visit the
YA Authors by State Wiki, sponsored by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association). Scroll down to read their tips for planning and hosting an author visit.
SCHOOL VISITS
Author Kim Norman hosts
Author School Visits by State on her blog. The directory has 600 authors who visit schools in the United States and Canada.
Author CONEX is the speaker's bureau for the Mom's Choice Awards. The directory is organized by state and includes authors, illustrators, or performing artists.
VIRTUAL TOURS
Visit
Adlit.org - Meet the Author to watch author videos. You can view them with students, or on your own for background or book-talking a title.
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