School Visits & Speaking
Interactive, curriculum-aligned author visits that inspire young readers, available in-person across Stanislaus County and virtually nationwide.
Grove Learning Group author visits are built to do more than entertain. They connect students to the process of storytelling, the power of imagination, and the identity of being a reader and a thinker.
Each visit is tailored to your school's focus, whether that's social-emotional learning, STEM, reading identity, or community building. Sheressa aligns to your grade-level standards and your students' specific needs.
We work with Title I schools, libraries, community organizations, and district-wide programming. Grant-eligible invoicing is available through Knowledge Grove Foundation.
A classroom or all-school presentation on the process of writing and publishing a children's book, from idea to shelf. Students leave understanding that authors are real people with real stories, and that their own stories matter too.
60 – 90 minutesAn interactive read-aloud of Touching the Sky: Dream Big, Build High with discussion prompts, a hands-on building/STEM moment, and a growth mindset reflection activity. Aligned to K–5 SEL and ELA standards.
45 – 60 minutesA discussion-rich read-aloud of Kayla's Cloud for PreK–3 classrooms. Includes a feelings-naming exercise, a science moment about light and rainbows, and a take-home prompt for families. Ideal for SEL and military-connected schools.
30 – 45 minutesAvailable for library programs, Title I community events, family literacy nights, and district-wide reading initiatives. Custom programming available for corporate and grant-funded sponsorships.
FlexibleThe need for literacy programming in our communities has never been more urgent.
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