PRESENTATIONS
I love visiting schools and homeschool groups and interacting with students! I offer a variety of presentations that focus on writing and/or illustration. No group is too small or too large.
Presentations are typically set up and priced as half days or full days. Just use my contact page to reach out. I’m happy to answer any questions!
M. Ross
REVIEWS
Melissa Ross is an inspiration to people of all ages! her presentation was engaging and audience-driven as she explored the world of forensics! She left students with the desire to dig deeper and learn more about the world around them! We can’t wait to book her again! Lindsey Byrd (Teacher-BakerKoonce Intermediate School)
Melissa gave a wonderful presentation at our grammar school on her two most recent books, Beautiful Bravery and Forensics for Kids. She talked a bit about being an author and illustrator and then did an amazing job tying the two very different topics of each book together. She had the students captivated with her storytelling and engaged with trying to figure out the mystery of “who did it.” We were very pleased with her visit and would love to have her back again with a new book. Suzy Ivers ( Teacher-Heritage School)
Presentations
Crime Solving Science
Who says nonfiction is boring? Forensics is fascinating! Based on my book, Forensics for Kids, students become forensic scientists, using scientific methods to solve a real (or sort of real) crime.
Writing About Things You Don’t Know
Most of my nonfiction books are about things I did not know anything about or very much about before I wrote the book. Research requires a sense of wonder and curiosity that causes a writer to dig deeper than the surface. Students discover how to research and then turn their discoveries into a book with awesome information.
Illustration with Writing
Students learn that illustrating a story is much like writing one. I share my process from the first thumbnails and sketches to the book dummy, inking and coloring, digital touchups, to the final finished print.
Bible Story Hero Activity Books
David and Esther are brought to life as I retell their stories in a way students may not have heard. I share my process of creating these books, including research, writing, and illustration.
Speaking Fees (Please contact me if you are a faith-based school, small private institution, or homeschool group to learn what we can work out)
Classroom
Presentations usually last about 45 minutes, depending on the age of the students.
$200 for the first session and, 125 for each additional classroom (Gasoline cost will be added for schools outside of a 30-minute travel time.)
School Presentation ( 50 and up)
$400 (2 presentations) $800 (4 presentations) Gasoline according to mileage and hotel expenses(if applicable) will be added for schools beyond an hour's drive.
Virtual Visits
$100 with just as much enthusiasm. For those teachers or librarians willing to set up hands on activities, I’m happy to work with you on that as well.