Educators & Libraries
Interactive Author Visits for Young Readers
Bring an engaging, interactive reading experience to your preschool, elementary classroom, library, literacy program, or community organization.
Early-Childhood Read-Alouds
Reading at the Children’s Level
Daphne sits with children, reads directly from the book, and invites them into the story. Each read-aloud supports:
- Listening and comprehension
- Prediction and participation
- Alphabet and vocabulary development
- Family and social-emotional themes
- Imagination and creative thinking
- Diverse representation
- Classroom engagement
Before, During, and After the Story
Conversations That Build Understanding
Daphne speaks with children throughout the visit, so listening turns into thinking and sharing.
- Before the reading: she introduces the characters and invites children to predict what might happen.
- During the reading: she pauses to ask questions, point out details, and let children respond.
- After the reading: children share favorite moments, connect the story to their own families, and ask the author questions.
Interactive Learning
Children Take Part in the Story
Visits are hands-on and participatory. Children are invited to:
- Answer questions about the characters and events
- Find clues hidden in the words and pictures
- Discuss the illustrations and what they show
- Retell parts of the story in their own words
Libraries and Literacy Organizations
Beyond the Classroom
Daphne brings the same energy to public libraries, literacy programs, and community organizations. Story times and author talks can be shaped for family audiences, mixed ages, and special reading events.
Connecting with Educators
Planning a Visit Together
Tell us about your learners, schedule, and goals. Daphne will suggest the books and program format that fit your group, whether that is a single classroom read-aloud, an assembly, or a library story time, in person or virtual.
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Classroom and Library Collection
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Six picture books with themes and suggested uses to help you plan lessons, story times, and displays.
ABCs of Love
#1 Amazon Hot New Release in Early Childhood Education
Zora explores the alphabet through her family and home with baby brother Amos.
- Themes
- Alphabet, family love, siblings
- Classroom uses
- Letter recognition, alphabet and vocabulary practice, family-themed circle time
My Very Busy Day
Amos finishes his chores before he plays and tends the garden he shares with Zora.
- Themes
- Daily routines, responsibility, gardening, siblings
- Classroom uses
- Sequencing the parts of a day, talking about helping at home, garden and nature lessons
PLAY and SLEEP
After a full day of play, Zora can’t find Amos, and readers help her look for him.
- Themes
- Play, bedtime, siblings, searching
- Classroom uses
- Interactive search-and-find participation, prediction, a calm read-aloud before rest time
A Great Fish
A playful take on the Bible story of Jonah, told from the great fish’s point of view.
- Themes
- Point of view, a classic story retold
- Classroom uses
- Comparing perspectives, retelling a familiar story, faith-based programs and Sunday school
Refrigerator Soup
The week’s leftovers come together in one bowl to make a meal called refrigerator soup.
- Themes
- Creativity, family cooking, using what you have
- Classroom uses
- Days of the week, food vocabulary, cooking and nutrition themes, creative problem-solving
The Ghost Town
Newest title
Zora takes Amos on a rhyming guessing adventure through places that once were full of life.
- Themes
- Rhyme, clues and guessing, change and memory
- Classroom uses
- Rhyme and prediction, guess-along participation, talking about how places and communities change
Ask us about the recommended ages and grade levels for your group when you request a visit or an order.
Single copies
Order any title individually from Daphne’s Amazon author store.
Signed copies
Personalized, autographed copies are $10 each. Request yours through the Get Your Autographed Copy form.
Classroom and library sets
Ordering multiple copies? Tell us the titles and quantities, and we will follow up with options.
Bring Daphne to Your Readers
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