interactive workshops•creative play•lots of laughs

THE WORKSHOPS

From my 10+ years of teaching and speaking experience, I’ve learned that one of the best ways to inspire life-long readers is to focus on interactivity and engagement. All of my programs can be adapted for any age group and work for small groups, classrooms, and large assemblies.

HOW TO MAKE A PICTURE BOOK (K-5)

In this workshop, we will:

  • Talk about the inspiration for HOW TO PEE YOUR PANTS (THE RIGHT WAY) and read it together

  • Write and illustrate a picture book together using my book as a madlib

  • Publish our book in a video read aloud that I’ll send to you after the visit

Students will leave this workshop with evidence that they are writers and illustrators right now.

TO CATCH A STORY (K-5)

In this workshop, we will:

  • Talk about the inspiration for TO CATCH A GHOST and read it together

  • Brainstorm and draw our own ghost personality

  • Write a story about them together

  • Publish our book in a video read aloud that I’ll send to you after the visit

Students will leave the workshop feeling empowered as writers and illustrators to keep sharing their stories.

Here are some examples of stories written and illustrated by kindergartners and fifth graders during workshops with me:

what people are saying...

  • I had the great pleasure of hosting Rachel for a mini author visit today and it was magic. The giggle of kindergarteners when a line in the read aloud hits just right? Gold! Giving fifth grade library leaders space to ask questions then sitting back and hearing where the conversation goes? Priceless.

    Christine Wright, Elementary School Librarian, NBCT

  • Rachel’s warmth, presence and engagement with the kids is 20/10, no notes. She engaged the kinders with sparkle and humor, then pivoted like a pro to have a craft conversation with the big kids. I highly recommend booking her for a visit!

    Christine Wright, Elementary School Librarian, NBCT

  • If you have authors come to your school, I highly recommend Rachel Michelle Wilson the author of "How to Pee Your Pants the Right Way". She recently visited our school and was truly fantastic. She is a gem, and we can't wait for her next book to come out so that we can invite her again.

    Stacey Daniels-Carson El. Librarian LWSD

  • Her crowd control and attention-getting skills were phenomenal. She interacted with the students, encouraging them to think like writers and illustrators. She even sent us a video compiling all the students' work and turned it into a story! Get her before she becomes too famous to come to your library. You won't regret it!

    Stacey Daniels-Carson El. Librarian LWSD

  • Luna and I are huge fans of Rachel! Her book, like her personality, is brimming with humor, warmth, and kindness. We loved "How to Pee Your Pants (the Right Way)" - it's so relatable :) We were so excited when Rachel generously accepted our invitation to visit Luna's school, Eton. She talked to over 100 kids (and teachers and parents too!) about what it's like to be an author.

    Qin, Volunteer Visit Coordinator

  • It can be quite scary to think about writing a book, but Rachel made it so fun and engaging! She helped the kids brainstorm all sorts of crazy ideas, and together they wrote this hilarious and imaginative book called "How to Escape a Dragon (the Right Way)". This is so, so cool! Truly inspiring. It showed the kids how much fun creativity can be, that becoming an author is not that scary after all!

    Qin, Volunteer Visit Coordinator

  • It was truly a delight to have you at our school. Our students loved your book, and our teachers were equally appreciative. 

    Carolina Harward, Administrative Assistant 

AUTHOR VISIT PRICING

The following prices are all-inclusive which means there are no additional costs for hotel, travel, airfare, rental car, food, mileage, or other expenses. Just one invoice with one price.

Local fun (within 70 miles from 98383)

Full day: $650

  • 2-3 workshops (up to 1 hr each) + optional book signing

    • Some schools prefer two large assemblies with K-2 and 3-5. Others prefer three workshops with K-1, 2-3, and 3-5. Either way works for me.

  • Optional 4th workshop add on: $150

Half day: $400

  • 1 workshop (up to 1 hr each) + optional book signing

Library visit: $300

  • 1 workshop (up to 1 hr) + optional book signing

Road trip (71-250 miles from 98383)

Full day: $1500

  • 2-3 workshops (up to 1 hr each) + optional book signing

  • Optional 4th workshop add on: $150

Library visit: $600

  • 1 workshop (up to 1 hr) + optional book signing

Flight worthy (250+ miles from 98383)

Full day: $3000

  • 2-3 workshops (up to 1 hr each) + optional book signing

  • Optional 4th workshop add on: $150

Virtual visits: $150

  • 1 workshop (up to 1 hr)

  • Add on additional workshops for $150 each

BOOK PURCHASES

If you would like me to sign books when I visit, I highly recommend purchasing copies at your local independent bookstore. Many bookstores (like Liberty Bay Books, Brick & Mortar Books, and Island Books) will create an online order page that you can send out to parents ahead of the visit.

I recommend ordering your books a month in advance if possible. If you are purchasing a book for a classroom or library, you can sometimes get a 20% educator discount. Individual orders for families and kids are purchased at list price.

For Title 1 schools, I donate a portion of my rate to purchase a copy of my book for each classroom.

To get a bookstore recommendation, please email me :)

WHAT I’LL NEED

For in person school visits, I’ll need:

  • A large board, screen, or projector to display the presentation

  • A cable to connect it with my laptop (I’ll have an adaptor)

  • A nearby table for my laptop that is accessible during the presentation (for typing up kid ideas :)

  • A microphone for large groups

  • Five papers per workshop and five clipboards and pencils

For virtual presentations, I’ll need:

  • A link to the meeting platform hosted by the school

  • Someone to monitor student questions

  • Papers and pencils for each student to draw along

DISCOUNTS

Here are a few ways you can get discounted rates:

  • You could split a full day workshop with a nearby school.

  • You can get six free books if you are a title one school.

  • You could donate one of your full day workshops to a nearby title one school for a discounted rate.

If your school has a set budget, please don’t hesitate to reach out, so we can find something that works for you. There are some great ways to raise additional funds here.

Let’s work together to craft an experience that will cultivate a love of reading and encourage your kids to shine!