Host an author at your school! Author visits are an exciting opportunity
to engage students in reading and the writing process.
Touring author visits, when arranged through Boulder Book Store, are often free.
R.L. Stine at Columbine Elementary, May 2019. Photo credit: Boulder Book Store
Boulder Book Store will handle book sales, including creating customized order forms
for books and a link for online ordering.
We offer free book delivery to your school before the visit.
For upcoming visits, see the list below!
Peter Reynolds at Superior Elementary, March 2020.
Photo credit: Tracy Huffman, Teacher Librarian, at Superior Elementary.
Please email education@boulderbookstore.com to request an author, or if you have any questions.
Touring Authors - Fall 2023
If you want to receive notifications when new touring authors are available, sign up for our Educator Newsletter by emailing education@boulderbookstore.com. We list our new touring authors as they become available!
If you are interested in booking any of these authors please email education@boulderbookstore.com.
Laura Resau Stand as Tall as the Trees
Kaz Windness Bitsy Bat
Julie Hedlund Song After Song
Luke Flowers Mermaid Day
Joanna Ho Say My Name
Local Authors! Available Year-Round
Schools can also host a local author year-round! Non-touring local authors often charge a fee or require a minimum number of books to be sold, but are often flexible with their presentations and can work with teachers to create a presentation specific to your class.
Please email education@boulderbookstore.com to enquire about local author visits!
Beth Anderson Grades 2 - 6
Beth's Website
Julie Danneberg Grades K - 5 and 6 - 8
Elizabeth Everett Grades PreK - 2
Megan E. Freeman Grades 5 - 8
Jessica Lanan Grades K - 4
Claudia Mills Grades 3-5 and 6-8
David Obuchowski and Sarah Pedry Grades K-2 and 3-5
Laura Perdew Grades K - 4
Stan Yan Grades K - 3