Overview

Little Ruth Children’s Collection’s COMPLIMENTARY Author Visits + Story & Learning Labs bring joyful storytelling and hands-on learning into elementary classrooms, libraries, and educational and recreational programs.  A complimentary author visit and Story Lab, normally $750 to $1,350, fully funded for your school through our partners.

Through engaging read-alouds, lively author Q&A, and interactive Story & Learning Labs,  students explore stories in ways that feel playful, creative, and joyful, while building literacy, confidence, and connection with one another.

A limited number of complimentary visits are available each year as part of our national outreach.

Visits run during the school year, August through May.  Summer experiences in June and July may also be scheduled.  All visits are scheduled on a rolling basis.

What Is a Little Ruth Author Visit + Story Lab?

Each visit features a Little Ruth Children’s Collection author leading a high-energy, interactive Story & Learning Lab experience designed especially for K–3 learners.

A typical visit includes:

• A classroom or assembly-style author read-aloud

• A student Q&A session with the author

• One or more interactive Story & Learning Labs where students:

  • Explore story ideas together

  • Take part in hands-on activities

  • Work collaboratively in simple, playful ways

These experiences are designed to feel fun and accessible, sparking children’s enthusiasm for reading and learning.

What Students Explore

Through our Story & Learning Labs, students engage with activities that support:

• Literacy & Reading Comprehension

• Creative & STEM / STEAM Thinking

• Social-Emotional Learning & Self-Confidence

• Problem-Solving, Teamwork & Community Building

Activities are flexible and can be adapted for classrooms, libraries, multipurpose spaces, and group learning settings.

Timing & Format

Visits run during the school year.  Summer experiences in June and July may also be scheduled. All visits are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Formats may include:

• Assembly-style visits

• Single-class visits

• Library-based visits

• Grade-level or small-group sessions

• Book fairs and literacy events

We’ll work with you to determine the best format for your students and space.

Who Can Participate?

COMPLIMENTARY Author Visits + Story & Learning Labs are available to:

• Elementary schools (public, charter, and independent)

• School libraries

• Home enrichment programs and learning communities

• After-school and enrichment programs

• Summer camps serving elementary-age students

These experiences are designed for group learning environments and can be adapted to a variety of program structures.

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