Hello BAISL,
Marc Tyler Nobleman is available to visit your school February 26 and 27.
He is the author of the *Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of
Batman* (inspired both a Hulu documentary
<http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/10/07/new-york-comic-con-a-batman-creator-finally-gets-his-due>
and
a TED talk), *Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman*, *Brave Like My
Brother*, and the funny picture book *The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra.*
Contact him directly at mtnobleman@xxxxxxxxx if you want him to visit!
Rates and other info from him below:
*Marc Tyler Nobleman school visit FAQs:*
*What is your rate?*
$1,800/day plus travel from Washington DC (or a portion of travel when I
book multiple schools in an area). Ways to save:
- Because teachers rave about how my presentation motivates students to
read over summer or get back into reading/writing after summer, I offer
a discount for bookings in May, June, and September. Bonus: I require
*no *prep work!
- Multiple schools can split me for the day.
- If I book at least three days in an area, I waive all travel costs.
*How long are your presentations?*
K-2: 30 minutes, 3-up: 60 minutes (including Q&A).
*Do you speak to middle and high schoolers?*
All the time!
*How may presentations does your day rate include?*
Typically up to three.
*What do you speak about?*
My multidisciplinary presentation (adjustable for any age) is a real-life
detective story revealing secrets uncovered and mysteries solved while
researching my nonfiction books on the creators of Superman and
Batman—engaging even for those who couldn't care less about superheroes.
The interactive social justice story is rich with character development,
namely the importance of being persistent and sticking up for oneself and
others. It challenges the kids and pumps them up about writing, reading,
and the adventure of research. The story culminates in not one but three
unprecedented real-world twists that show how, despite the odds, children's
literature—and any one person—can change the world. It has elicited raves
(and sometimes tears) from students and teachers worldwide. Part
educational, part motivational, all entertaining.
*What size audiences do you prefer?*
Every author has a different approach and mine happens to lend itself
better to bigger groups. I give the same talk whether it's 50 kids or 500
kids in the room, but the energy (and reactions to emotional surprises) is
proportionate to the size. The kids will feel like I've personally engaged
with them. I require K-2 to be its own group.
*What kind of prep work do you suggest we do?*
None! My presentation thrives on the element of surprise.
*What kind of microphone do you prefer?*
Handheld wireless but wired (with enough slack) is fine, too.
*Do you mind if the presentation is in the gym/cafeteria/library?*
Whatever works for you is fine with me.
*Do you bring books to sell?*
No, but my contract provides all the info you need to organize a book sale.
While many schools hold the sale in advance so I can sign books while
there, I also encourage you to send home an order form *after *my talk
because that is when you will see a spike in interest.
*Will you sign books?*
Of course!
*Do we arrange the visit with you directly or with an agent?*
With me.
*(when applicable) What would you like for lunch?*
If you send me the menu of the restaurant you will order from, I'll let you
know. Most commonly I will order an arugula or spinach salad with tomatoes
and balsamic vinaigrette. Yes, Panera is fine!
*Would you eat lunch with students and/or staff?*
Of course!
*Do you require a deposit?*
No.
*Does your PowerPoint require sound?*
No.
*Do you send a contract?*
Yes, upon booking, and it answers most additional questions, especially
those related to the logistics of the visit (i.e. technology requirements,
snow day procedure, etc.).
*How can I convince my administrator to approve an author visit?*
I can send testimonials. In the meantime:
"I can spend $1,000 on books and get 50 books that will be read by 30
students. Or I can spend that money on an author, who will reach all 350
students."
—Heather Cole, librarian, Orchard Park Elementary School in Kettering, OH
*Would you like to ride into the assembly on a pony?*
No thank you but I appreciate the offer.
*P.P.S. Three glimpses of what you can count on:*
"Your talk was really uplifting. It's beneficial for kids to hear under any
circumstances, but a lot of the points you made—especially the importance
of finding information where no one else is looking and believing you can
change things—are extra-vital at this particular moment in America. A lot
of the teachers were feeling the same thing."
*—Jen Chaney, PTA, Farmland Elementary, Rockville, MD*
"My kids, my teaching assistant, and myself were inspired by Marc. It was
incredible. It was by far the best author talk that I have ever seen
delivered in a school setting."
*—James Dallas, year 6 teacher, British International School of Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia*
"I've never seen an author have such an impact as did Marc. And it's all
the more surprising because he concentrated on research and the practice of
writing. My students were enthralled. In a grocery store, a colleague
overheard a 4th grader heatedly discussing the presentation with his
father."
*—Lisa Casey, library media specialist, Jamestown School District, RI*
"We have had an author visit most of the 22 years I have been an elementary
teacher. In those 22 years, you have been the BEST."
*—Jill Almodovar, 3rd grade teacher, White River Elementary, Noblesville,
IN*
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