I’ve read this book with kids ages 4–11, but it’s especially strong for 1st–6th grade.

Virtual: 35–40 minutes • In-person: 45–60 minutes (flexible)

For the giveaway winners, yes—pizza is included for both:

• In-person: pizza provided on-site

• Virtual: pizza can be delivered to your location

(I’m also working on a pizza franchise sponsor—fingers crossed!)

For booked school/program visits, pizza is not included—but your school/program is welcome to provide pizza for students during the visit.

My goal is to keep visits free, and I’d love for schools/programs to order books for students. (Details coming soon—this page will be updated with ordering options.)

My preferred platform is Zoom. (You can add: “Other platforms available upon request” if you want extra flexibility.)

Roughly: Southern MD + much of the DC area + parts of Northern VA, and it can reach toward Annapolis. Some places near Baltimore are often just outside that radius.

Best practice for the page: keep it simple + enforce it gently:

In-person eligibility: within 60 miles of 20677 (Port Tobacco, MD).

Not sure if you qualify? Enter anyway and we’ll confirm.

That prevents people from self-rejecting while still protecting your budget.

YES—include libraries. Libraries are perfect for this (and can lead to future paid author events too). Add “libraries” anywhere you list eligible groups.

Since you prefer Zoom:

• Put “Zoom (preferred)” on the page.

• Add one line: “Google Meet available upon request.”

That keeps it easy and removes friction for schools who default to Meet.