School Visits and Resources
TEACHER RESOURCES: The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez
Click here for a video of author Adrianna Cuevas talking about her influences and writing process when crafting The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez.
Click here for a video of author Adrianna Cuevas reading chapter 1 of The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez.
Download the Teacher Guide for The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez here: TEACHER GUIDE
TEACHER RESOURCES: Cuba in My Pocket
Click here for a video of author Adrianna Cuevas talking about the inspiration behind Cuba in My Pocket
Click here for a video of author Adrianna Cuevas reading chapter 1 of Cuba in My Pocket.
Download the Teacher Guide for Cuba in My Pocket here: TEACHER GUIDE
Visit Adrianna’s YouTube channel for more videos… and a recipe for pastelitos de guayaba!
TEACHER RESOURCES: The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto
Click here for a video of author Adrianna Cuevas making quesitos and talking about her inspiration for The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto.
Click here for a video of author Adrianna Cuevas exploring the real-life setting in New Mexico
Download the Teacher Guide for The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto here: TEACHER GUIDE
AUTHOR VIRTUAL VISITS
Download a book order flying to accompany school visits here: BOOK ORDER FORM
Request a class set (30) of bookmarks for your students here: BOOKMARK REQUEST FORM
Suggested audience: 3rd-6th grade
For the '23-'24 school year, I will be conducting FREE 20 minute virtual visits on Wednesdays. These will be Q&A only. Teachers/librarians are strongly encouraged to prepare questions ahead of time. These visits are best for single classrooms/book clubs.
For virtual visits which involve my 20 minute presentation plus a 10 minute Q&A, the fee is $500 per session.
This is best for multiple classrooms.
AUTHOR IN-PERSON VISITS
Suggested audience: 3rd-6th grade
Audience size: 250 students maximum per presentation
A 20 minute interactive presentation that takes students on a journey to becoming an author. Includes insights into the author’s life and road to publication as well as guiding students how to foster creativity and tell their own stories. 15 minute Q&A after.
A book signing (15-20 minutes) can be included.
Fee for in-person presentation:
Within 50 miles of Austin, TX- $750/day
Beyond 50 miles of Austin, TX- $1500/day plus travel (including airfare and accommodations, if necessary)