One of the most rewarding experiences an author can have is to be invited to a school or library and read to a group of children. Meet the Author day is one of the most important days of a students career. I love watching the faces as they go from happy laughter, to shocked concern, to cheerful clapping at the end. I’ve found that most children flourish when meeting an author – they ask so many amazing questions and the majority of them love the idea of writing because their imaginations are running wild.
I also know that author readings can be quite costly, especially for lower income schools. My goal is to educate the children – so my school visit fee is nominal. I just want enough to cover the cost of a tank of gas (within 100 miles). I’d also want the opportunity to do book sales. I would be happy to donate a book to the library and would even give a discount to the school or library if they bought an entire set. I want to work with the schools because educating the next generation is incredibly important to me. That is why I have also begun creating curriculum to go along with the Hamilton Troll series. Extending the educational aspects of the series past just the book helps to solidify a child’s learning, so I’ve created Reading Comprehension Quizzes, Language Arts, Math and even some Science.

Local Texas Author Wins 2 Awards for Children’s Cookbook
Media Kit for Kathleen J. Shields
If you would like to have Kathleen J. Shields visit your school or library please contact me for a quote. Meet the Author!
Schools I’ve Visited:
- Rebecca Creek Elementary
- Saint Stephens Episcopal
- W. Z. “Doc” Burke Elementary
- Mendez Elementary
- Timberwood Park Elementary
- Kinder Ranch Elementary
- Bill Brown Elementary
- John Hoffmann Elementary
- Freiheit Elementary
- Garden Ridge Elementary
- Eduardo Villarreal, Jr. Elementary
- Blackshear Fine Arts Academy
- Sunshine Cottage School
- Giddings Elementary
- San Jacinto Elementary
Would you like to have your school added to this list? Meet the Author, Educational Stories Inspiring Discussions. When a child meets an author, that moment stays with the child for the rest of their lives. When that student is inspired to write and share their story ideas – that lasts a lifetime!
Invite me to Visit your School or library. I’d love to inspire your students!

Author Reading at Franklin Public Library