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Author Visits

Inspiring students to dream big, discover their strengths, and find their own passion for reading, writing, and creating.

Sharon Thayer with students after a children’s author presentation

Every Author Visit Is Customized

Give your students an unforgettable experience with award-winning author Sharon Thayer.

Through engaging storytelling, interactive discussion, and behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process, students discover how stories can strengthen families, build character, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.

 

Whether your students are exploring creative writing, building confidence, celebrating family traditions, discovering the wonders of nature, or learning how a picture book comes to life, every presentation is thoughtfully tailored to your grade level, curriculum, and educational goals.
 

As someone who has lived with severe dyslexia her entire life, Sharon understands firsthand that our greatest challenges do not have to define our future. Although dyslexia has always been part of her journey, she discovered that her creativity was one of her greatest strengths.

Her personal story encourages students to persevere, believe in themselves, and never allow a label to define what they can accomplish.
 

Virtual author visits are currently the primary offering, allowing Sharon to connect with schools, libraries, homeschool groups, and educational organizations across the country. Limited in-person visits are also available for select events.

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Children’s author Sharon Thayer signing books during an author event
Sharon Thayer with students during a school author visit
Children holding Sharon Thayer books during an author visit

Popular Presentation Themes

Every author visit is thoughtfully customized to match your students' age, curriculum, and educational goals.
These are just some of the topics we can explore together.

Storytelling & Creative Writing

  • Where story ideas come from

  • Building memorable characters

  • Creating stories children remember

  • The journey from idea to published book

Building Confidence & Discovering Strengths

  • Living with dyslexia and discovering creativity

  • Turning challenges into opportunities

  • Believing in yourself

  • Following your dreams with perseverance

Kindness, Resilience & Bullying Prevention

  • Building resilience through Wonderfully, Perfectly Unusual!

  • Celebrating differences

  • Creating welcoming classrooms

  • Choosing kindness and empathy.

Family Traditions, Life Values & Nature

  • Creating lasting family traditions

  • Learning life lessons through stories

  • Finding inspiration in the natural world

  • Developing gratitude, kindness, and perseverance

Featured Story Experiences

Presentations can also be built around individual books, including:

  • The Story of Santa's Beard

  • My Perfect Birthday Wish

  • To the Ends of the Earth

  • Wonderfully, Perfectly Unusual!

  • A Tooth Fairy Named Mort

  • If You Tell Me, I Can Fly!

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Scheduling Details

Your audience size, program length, and specific needs determine fees. All programs are customized to meet your goals and expectations.
 

  • Mileage fees are charged for events over 25 miles from Spring, TX

  • Per Diem fees apply for events over 100+ miles from Spring, TX

  • Virtual Presentations are encouraged.. 
     

Please download our questionnaire and email it to sharon@carousel-publishing.com to get a quote for your presentation and secure your date.

FEATURED BOOKS

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To the Ends of the Earth.

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The Story of

Santa’s Beard

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My Perfect

Birthday Wish

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Wonderfully,

Perfectly Unusual!

"I look forward to spreading storybook magic at your school!" 
Ms. Sharon

Illustration of a playful animal from a Sharon Thayer children’s book
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