Author Visits

“Lalena was an absolute delight! Her presentation was well thought out and executed.” — Andrea Mendoza, librarian at Smith Elementary, Austin, Texas

“Lalena was phenomenal. I loved that she brought in journals from when she was a kid, and talked about her background.” — Kelly Stepnowsky, Director of Primary School, Hathaway Brown, Cleveland, Ohio

For scheduling and pricing, please reach out to Sarah DeVore at How Now Booking: Sarah@HowNowBooking.com

Lalena engages students with a fun program that blends STEM and social-emotional learning, consistent with her award-winning book Friends Beyond Measure: A Story Told with Infographics (HarperKIDS).

Friends Beyond Measure uses charts, maps and graphs to tell a humorous and emotional story about Ana and Harwin, and how they cope when they face a challenge to their friendship.

The book was named one of the Most Empowering Picture Books of 2023 by Kirkus Reviews, and was on Best of 2023 lists by The Horn Book, Chicago Public Library, Science Friday, and CCBC. It won the Mathical Books award for 2024, and is on the state reading lists for Texas, California and Washington.

Lalena invites students to participate in reading and creating charts, and tells stories from her childhood and the making of the book.

She skillfully adapts her presentation to the age and size of the group.

“I had the tremendous pleasure of seeing Lalena present Friends Beyond Measure to a class of excited young students in Houston. Her vibrant art style and matching personality captured the children's attention so well!” — José Rodríguez, Texas Book Festival Reading Rock Stars program

To inquire about scheduling and pricing, please reach out to Sarah DeVore at How Now Booking:
Sarah@HowNowBooking.com

Meanwhile, download free printable activities and lesson plans here: Activities

Lalena LOVES visiting with kids!

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(P.S.: For those wondering, "Why charge a fee for an author visit? Isn't it promotion?" Glad you asked! School visits take time and preparation; it is enjoyable, but it is work. And many authors, including Lalena, make little or no royalty income from books. That means authors rely on author visits for income. Think of it as supporting authors in making more books! THANK YOU!)