Shelley Pearsall School Visits

Virtual Author Visits & Writing Workshops 2025 - 2026

Over the past 25 years, I've been fortunate to meet more than a quarter-million readers from around the world, virtually and in-person.

I believe in the power of books to change us, inspire us, and connect us.

Because of that, I'll continue to offer free virtual visits to all classrooms and schools for the 2025-2026 school year. So, read one of my books with your students -- or, even better, your whole school. Get a free 45-minute virtual author visit from me when you're finished!

You bring your readers and their questions.

I'll bring the inspiration.

Scheduling Your Free Author Visit

Since I'm now based overseas in Scotland (home of Harry Potter and unicorns!) my visits are all virtual these days. Fortunately, through the magic of the screen, I'm able to appear anywhere, near or far.

US, UK, and international requests are welcome.

During my 45-minute video chat with your students, I'll share visuals and stories about your featured novel (ideas, research, rough drafts, random brainstorms and more). Plenty of Q&A time is included. Video-recording and streaming within your school is permitted.

Please note: Only one free session is available per school, subject to my availability. Students need to be finished with the book prior to the visit, to avoid spoilers. If you would like multiple sessions in a day for different grade levels or small groups, please contact me for pricing information.

Visits are available from 8am until 2pm (US time zones). Send your visit request through the contact form.

Virtual Creative Writing Workshops

Looking for something more? Try out one of my interactive virtual visits that involve students in a live writing activity. Complete the contact form to schedule.

"Hampton's Throne Speaks" Writing Workshop

Can a work of art speak? Yes! After taking a virtual look at the real Hampton's Throne that inspired The Seventh Most Important Thing, we'll do a series of writing activities. We'll focus on personification, characterization, and observation as we bring the artwork to life. 5th - 8th grades.

$400/60-minute session

Streaming to multiple classrooms is permitted

Fantastic Shoe Fiction

Writing Workshop

Can you find stories in shoes? This popular workshop takes writers through the creative (and fun) process of developing a strong fictional character and story opener from shoes. Yes, real shoes! Make characters come alive in your classroom. 4th - 8th grades

$400/60-minute session

Streaming to multiple classrooms is permitted.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

"I could have sat and listened for another 30 minutes. Shelley was so engaging, even on Zoom."

TUSCARAWAS LIBRARY Community Reads Event 2024

"You sparked the writing muse for many students."

ANNUNCIATION ORTHODOX SCHOOL, Houston, TX, 2025

"Your visit has become a rite of passage in our middle school."

MILDRED STRANG MIDDLE SCHOOL, Yorktown Hts., NY 15+ annual visits

"I would pay to see you again, but I can't but it still made my day."

EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT feedback

During the 2024-2025 school year, Shelley did 37 virtual visits and writing workshops for schools in a dozen US states.

If you are looking for teaching ideas for her books, visit the For Teachers page.