Michael continues the tradition of his mentor and co-author Bill Martin Jr with exciting school visits! And conference Keynote speeches as well!

Districts and schools rave about Michael Sampson's author visits.  Because Michael is a former public school teacher, and because he has taught at the primary, intermediate, and middle school levels, he knows both kids and teachers.

Author School Visits to elementary and middle schools.

Staff Development Sessions

Honorarium ( Prices):

 1) Local- within 50 miles of St Petersburg, FL
                    a) $1000 for a full day
                     b) $ 500 for a half day

2) Further than 50 miles from St Petersburg, FL
                    a)$1800 for a full day plus travel, food,& lodging expenses.
                    b) $1800 for a conference keynote plus travel, food, & lodging expenses; c) $ 1200 for a half day plus travel, food & lodging expenses

3) Multiple Days:  1 day= $1800; 2 days= $2400; 3 days= $3000

4) Evening Programs: Free for evening programs at libraries or schools when combined with a school visit.

5) Save money with a live video visit if your school has the facility.  Call for prices.

Housing and Meals:
        1) Housing at a local hotel/motel.
        2) A dinner with key members of the school staff the evening prior to the visit is beneficial, but not required.
        3) Preparation of kids prior to the school visit is essential.   
            a) familiarity with the author Michael Sampson and his books
            b) discussions and prep for a question to ask the author

      4) Evening programs for families at the school have been highly successful and beneficial in encouraging parent participation in the educational process.

Miscellaneous
    1) Parents are welcome for any and all assemblies.
    2) Video taping, pictures or recording  of assemblies is acceptable. Sharing of these tapes with other schools, or  school TV networks is encouraged.
    3) Press or TV coverage of the visit is encouraged.
    4) The purpose of the visit is to encourage and excite students to read  books  and to write their own.

RECENT KEYNOTES:

New York State Associaton for the Education of Young Children; College Reading Association (CRA)

"Learn how to do an author visit!"

Bookings:

Scheduling, Author Visits

Michael Sampson
Box 1067
St Petersburg, FL 33731

Phone: 1 903 413 3344

or email michael at
 mikesampson@Mac.com