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Tell us your grades, dates and budget. We match you with local and indie authors who do assemblies, readings and writing workshops — in person or virtual. Free to request.
Takes about a minute. We reply by email within 3 business days.
Local and indie authors — including virtual visits — for schools without a big-name budget.
Authors near your city first, so travel costs stay small or disappear.
You agree the program and fee with the author. No agency in between.
Author-set fees range widely — from about $200 for a local or virtual session to $1,000–$2,500 a day for established authors, plus travel. Local and indie authors are usually at the lower end, and many offer virtual visits. Tell us your budget and we only suggest authors who fit it.
We email you within 3 business days with authors who match your grades, dates, format and budget. You talk to the author directly to confirm the date, program and fee.
No. Requesting a visit is free for schools and libraries.
Most authors offer an assembly-style talk, small-group writing workshops, or a reading with Q&A. Many pair the visit with a book sale or signing so students can take a book home.
Yes. Virtual visits cost less, need no travel, and work well for classrooms and library programs. Pick “Virtual” or “Either” on the form.
Are you an author who does school visits? Join BookGather and add “school visits” to your profile. Planning a book fair instead? See book fairs near you.