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I would love to visit your school! Here's how to contact me:

8223 Grape View Ct. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
505-293-5478
loisruby@comcast.net

What can you expect from a visit to your school? I will...

work with students from fourth grade up

work with students in a public or private school or synagogue

meet with up to five groups in a day, any size and combination

chat with groups about what authors do in general, and about my books in particular

tailor my presentation to the age of the audience, e.g., I won’t talk about my skinhead book with students below 8th grade unless invited to do so

offer creative writing workshops for general classes or selected writers

promise a fast-paced, interactive, fun, content-filled session

What about adult groups? Sure! I will . . .

offer creative writing for teachers, parents, and serious writers
speak at teacher/librarian meetings, as a keynoter or a workshop leader. (Topics include various writing projects, weaving intermediate and young adult fiction into curriculum, and "Choosing Your Battles: How to Deal with Censorship in Schools and Libraries.")

What do I expect from you? That you will . . .

prepare students for my visit by sharing at least part of one of my books. (The more, the merrier. Doing projects on the books -- even better!)
provide a suitable, quiet venue with any necessary equipment (minimal)
provide an opportunity for people to buy books, if appropriate

What about costs?

For schools, libraries, and conferences in Kansas and Missouri, $600 per day plus lodging, meals, and transportation from/to my "home-away-from home" in Wichita.
For all other schools, libraries, and conferences, $600 per day plus lodging, meals, and transportation from/to my actual home in Albuquerque.
For schools, libraries, and conferences in the Albuquerque area, partials days are possible. Contact me for arrangements and fees.

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