Author Visits
Maria Dismondy is available for library, school and educational presentations as well as book readings and signings.
She can also work with you to design a program to fit your specific needs.
Need copies of the books? Maria can bring books to sell and sign for your students the day of the presentation. Email info@mariadismondy.com to schedule a program today!
School Programs
All programs (with the exception of a kindergarten-only program) are 50 minutes.
Downloads: Book Order Form / Program & Fee Flyer
Writer’s Program
Grades K-2
In this session, children learn how an idea can grow from a real life experience, and how these ideas can then become writing pieces. This presentation also includes a reading from Spaghetti In A Hot Dog Bun, Singing the song “I Like Me” with my puppet Lucy and the Pledge to Be Me.
Writer's Program
Grades 3-5
Calling young authors! In this session, I discuss story elements and how we use them to create an out of this world writing piece! Using writing traits, comprehension strategies such as inferring, along with story structure, this interactive session will inspire children to write in a number of ways!
Publisher's Program
Grades k-5
In this session, children learn about the process of publishing a book. Beginning with an idea and taking it all the way to the shelves at a bookstore. Children will be participating in this session which has a major focus on bullying, the theme of Maria’s book Spaghetti In A Hot Dog Bun.
Empower Me
Grades k-2
This program introduces children to strategies they can use when faced with teasing and bullying. Through role playing and humor, the lessons learned in this session are sure to stick with children!
Stand Up
Grades 3-5
Children are faced with teasing in different shapes and forms these days. Recognizing what bullying can look like and steps to take once it is happening is the focus of this program.
Finding the Joy in Writing
Middle School Program
This session will focus on engaging and exciting students about meaningful writing activities. Researchers report that students tend to put more effort into their writing if they take pride and ownership in their individuality. Sharing her journey in becoming a published author, Maria will work to foster confidence in students as writers. Participants will learn more about leads, plot, and character development in this program.
Bullying Stops Here
Middle School Program
Awareness must be brought to teens about bullying and what to do. Maria teaches the types of bullying with a special emphasis on cyber bullying.
Parent/Teacher Programs
Join the Battle Against Bullying
Every child has the right to a community where he or she feels safe.
Bullying occurs when someone repeatedly and purposefully says or does hurtful things. Bullying is on the rise and some consider it an epidemic.This workshop will present strategies and interventions that work to stop bullying now!
Downloads: Book Order Form / Program & Fee Flyer
Girl Scout Troops
The Book Badge Program
Calling all Troop Leaders! Trying to find a fun way to meet the book badge requirement?
Invite Maria Dismondy to present at your troop meeting to help! Maria speaks to each group about how she got the idea to write her book, about the process and about Self-Esteem in young ladies!
Downloads: Book Order Form / Program & Fee Flyer
Preschool & Daycare
Storytime With an Author
Fun for toddlers & Pre-K!
In this age-appropriate visit, Maria will read her book through an interactive story time including puppets, songs and an art activity.
Downloads: Book Order Form / Program & Fee Flyer
Virtual Visits
Meet Maria Over the Internet!
The new trend in author visits!
Virtual visits are the new trend in school assemblies. While it’s not as fun as having me visit you in person, it can be a lot more feasible financially for schools located outside of Michigan. I present to students grades K-5 program on being an author and bullying.
Downloads: Virtual Visit Details & Fee Flyer