Author Visits

As a teacher, working with children is what I love most!  My multi-media presentations are designed to share the excitement and joy of reading and writing! 

I give a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a picture book author, stressing the patience and perseverance required. I teach about the importance of revision and how to give and take constructive comments. 

My interactive presentations typically include:

-- my journey as an author

-- how a picture book is created - from idea to publication

-- writing in rhyme cloze activity

-- Questions & Answers

Writing Workshop: Story-in-a-Bag

To inquire about a school  or virtual visit, please contact me. 

For years, before I was published, I learned so much from other authors at writing conferences and workshops.  Because of that, I love to present at conferences to help others achieve their dream of becoming published authors.  I have presented at multiple conferences - the highlight of which was the international SCBWI Conference in LA.  

My presentations are:

-- Writing In Rhyme Isn't A Crime - Unless You 

   Butcher It!

-- What's So funny?  Writing with Humor!

-- You've Sold Your Manuscript - now what?

To inquire about a conference presentation, please contact me. 

Captivated our 2nd and 3rd graders

"As an author, teacher, and mother, Lori is a down-to-earth person to whom the children related--as she read enthusiastically from her endearing animal tales. Lori captivated the attention of our Second and Third Graders while she encouraged them to shout out the rhyming words, which she purposely omitted, during the retelling of her book, 1 Zany Zoo! All of the kids participated and had a blast predicting the winning, rhyming words! Lori’s characters and humor delighted our teachers and our students of all grade levels!"

Michele Marr, Second Grade Teacher

Gridley Grade School

Gridley, Illinois

Fantastic author to Skype with

"Lori was a fantastic author to Skype with.  Our Kindergarten students really enjoyed asking her questions and hearing her read 1 Zany Zoo.  They all loved the book Cock-a-Doodle Oops and wanted us to read it over and over again. Altogether the experience was one our teachers and students will not forget."

Ms. Kaas, Reading Specialist

Tallwood Elementary School 

Virginia Beach, VA