School Visit Overview
Being a successful artist and children’s book writer, Joey Welsh brings a unique perspective to his author/illustrator visits. His presentation teaches children the fundamental power of pictures and words, but also the value of passion and determination. Through step-by-step examples, Joey demonstrates how he builds a story, how he crafts his illustrations, how he extracts humor from his characters and the great importance of never giving up. He also shares his different techniques for producing his art with plenty of drawing tips. He closes each session by answering student questions. His presentation is accentuated with personal anecdotes and a vibrant slideshow, giving the children an inspiring but practical experience.

Grade Levels
K-2: For this group, shorter sessions of 25 mins work best. Joey will read one his stories and talk about his characters.
3-5: This age group is the inteneded audience for his books and presentation material. 45 mins + 5 min Q&A.
6-8: The older kids get more information about art as a career and learn tools for their craft. 45 mins + 5 min Q&A.

Fee Structure
The honorarium for an all-day visit is $400. This includes 4 - 45 minute presentations, typically given to 3rd - 6th grade levels. Additional presentations can be added for other grade levels. A drawing workshop or book signing can be included with the all-day fee if desired, please email for more details. Fess are due on the day of the visit.

Books for Sale
Both of Joey's titles can be offered for sale prior to the visit at a discounted price. Each book will be personally signed for the student and include a matching book mark. Sale forms will be provided to the school and due one week before the visit. If a book signing is desired, Joey will meet with the student's and personally sign the books during the visit. Several copies will also be donated to the school library.

Suggestions for the School
• The presentation requires a projector capable of hooking into a laptop.
• A microphone may be necessary for the larger groups.
• Start each session promptly so that the presentations do not need to be cut short.
• Allow enough time in between sessions for groups to enter and exit completely.
• Arrange a single contact person to help coordinate the sessions and book sales.

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