AUTHOR VISITS

Tell Me a Story (K-3) (4-8) (9-12) (adults)
What’s it like to be an author? From planning to publication, the ins and outs, ups and downs of being an author of picture books, middle grade and historical non-fiction. Presentation topics can be combined or tailored to the specific audience and
school/community goals. Group sizes range from auditorium to classroom.

KINDNESS & COMMUNITY (GRADES K-4). Using Gander: The Town that Welcomed the World, Lila Lou’s Little Library and Seasons for Stones, we look at how kindness builds community to make a difference in our school, neighbourhood, country and world.

Kindness, Compassion & Community (grades 5-8) (grades 9-12) (adults)
On September 11, 2001 a small Canadian town of Gander took in almost 7000 strangers, giving them shelter, food and hope during a time of terrible tragedy. A presentation using Gander: The Town that Welcomed the World will share historical facts in a sensitive age-related way. The history of Gander airport, changes in technology and the importance of working together are springboards for discussion.

Old Growth Forests: A Promise to Protect (grades 5-8)
Let’s go for a walk among the trees, learning the importance of old growth forests and the species that are threatened with habitat loss. Environmentalism, activism and biodiversity are woven throughout this presentation in connection with the
middle grade novel A Promise to Protect.

Building a Story (K-3) (4-5)
Using the author’s Lego builds to engage students, we create characters with unique settings and problems. Discussions on how to find our voice in storytelling and the importance of being curious to grow a story.

PLOT TWISTS, PERSEVERANCE & FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS (Grades 8-12) (Adults) (Motivational Speaking)
Dream it. Write it. Live it. An author’s journey through goals, rejections, resilience and the courage to keep going. Join author Nikki Bergstresser as she shares her journey to becoming a traditionally published author. Through honest stories and practical inspiration, audience members will discover the value of believing in themselves, persevering through challenges and taking small steps that will lead towards the dreams that matter most to them. This session is not just for those wanting to become authors, but anyone who dares to dream.

PRICING $300 for 1 session (1 hour), $500 for 2 sessions, $650 for 3 sessions and $850 for a full day (4 sessions plus an optional lunch Q&A time with a small group of students)

travel further than 40km (.50 cents per kilometer, round-trip)

Virtual Visits: $200 for 1 session.