Rae is available for in-person programming, conferences, school visits, professional development, and Zora Neale Hurston talks.
“Whether you’re a lover of Zora [Neale Hurston]’s literary works or hearing about the literary great for the first time, Rae Chesny shares Zora’s life in a way that leaves listeners of all ages, from all walks of life, on the edge of their seats wanting more.”
SCHOOL VISIT AND PRESENTATION FEE SCHEDULE: 2022 – 2023 Early learners-High School
ALL BOOKING ORGANIZATIONS WILL RECEIVE COMMON CORE ALIGNED STANDARD RESOURCES FOR K-8 INCLUDING STANDARDS CHART, JUNIOR STORYTELLER WORKBOOK, TEACHER’S GUIDES, AND MORE.
IN PERSON SCHOOL VISITS
LOCAL: (within 50 miles of Bay City, MI)
$1000 per day– up to FOUR SESSIONS per day which could include:
Includes 75 autographed copies of Zora’s Garden!
Live reading of Zora’s Garden
Individual classroom mini-Junior Storyteller Workshop
Round-table small group one-on-one Junior Storyteller writing exercise
PLUS: Lunch or Snack time option for early learners
Book-signing – Enjoy autographed copies of Zora’s Garden
IN TOWN and WHILE IN TOWN (within 20 miles of Bay City, MI or Other Scheduled Presentation):
Enjoy one or two sessions ($750 per session)
Includes 50 autographed copies of Zora’s Garden
OUTSIDE TOWN (beyond 50 miles from Bay City, MI):
$1500 per day, plus travel/accommodation expenses as needed
Includes 75 autographed copies of Zora’s Garden!
Up to FOUR SESSIONS per day
Rate (after the 1st day) discounts for multiple day bookings.
VIRTUAL ZOOM SESSIONS:
These can be wonderful ways to introduce kids to an author and get them excited about writing. Kids are natural storytellers…
CUSTOMIZED ZOOM AUTHOR VISIT FOR A SINGLE CLASSROOM: $247
30-45 minutes
Engaging talks on becoming an author, coming up with stories, and more
reading of any of Zora’s Garden
Q&A
LARGE GROUP ZOOM AUTHOR VISIT: $397
100-400 students – assembly/auditorium/cafeteria/gym floor
45-60 minutes
Live Junior Storyteller mini-workshop
Reading of Zora’s Garden
Q&A
***CUSTOM PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST***
Discounted honorariums for bulk book purchases will be applied for all presentations.
To book Rae for a school visit, reading or workshop, or to bulk order Zora’s Garden, fill out the form below.
About the Author
Zora’s Garden was written by Zora Neale Hurston Scholar Rae Chesny. Rae is also a children's author & award-winning Social Education Expert Rae Chesny. She serves as a Literacy Consultant for Johns Hopkins University. She enjoys writing and telling stories that give young readers a chance to use their imaginations. She believes that learning to use our imaginations is the first step to becoming great storytellers.
When Rae is not coming up with new stories, she enjoys going on adventures with her son Cam and working in her garden.
Visit www.RaeChesny.com for more on Rae.