Author Visits
Let’s Build a Kinder Future, Together
Author visits with Deedee Cummings
are hope-filled events that inspire your students to dream big, believe in themselves and become the great humans they were always meant to be.
Do your students:
- Give up easily?
- Lack effective problem solving skills?
- Struggle with negative self-talk?
- Resist trying new things?
Diversity and Inclusion
Deedee’s stories feature diverse characters who overcome obstacles, break down barriers, and defy stereotypes. Every student will be able to see themselves in the hope-filled pages of Deedee’s books.
Empathy and Hope
Through Deedee’s stories and teachings, kids will learn how empathy holds us together and hope keeps us going strong. All of Deedee’s books model the social emotional skills kids need to navigate difficulties and excel in life.
The Power of Dreams
As someone who never gives up on her own dreams, Deedee will help instill the power of a Make A Way Mindset© in your students so that they will have the confidence to fearlessly chase after their own dreams.
Deedee’s Author Visits Are One-of-a-Kind
It’s so much more than just story time. An author visit with Deedee Cummings could be a:
Plus, You Count Deedee’s School Visit as Educational Time
Since Deedee’s author visits are aligned with Common Core Standards you can even count the visit as learning time.
After your visit, you will receive access to educational guides that help you take the lessons from Deedee’s books back into the classroom. Your teachers can continue reinforcing her lessons long after the school visit ends.
Deedee Cummings will leave your students inspired and rejuvenated and your teachers equipped to support their social emotional learning all year long.
School Visits With Deedee Leave a Lasting Impression
When was the last time you had a school assembly that left kids energized, inspired, and ready to take on the world?
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our school. Our children were thrilled to meet a real author and are now very motivated to write and draw stories of their own. They will not soon forget your visit! Thank you!”
~Christian Academy of Montego Bay, Jamaica
“My daughter was amazed by Deedee. She loved her energy and the way she talked about dreams. She said she wants to spend more time dreaming and planning after meeting Deedee.”
~Sister’s Uptown Books, New York, New York
Bringing Author Deedee Cummings to Your School
Is as Easy as 1,2,3!
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1. Fill Out the School Visit Request Form
This short form gives us more information about your school and what you’d like the visit to look like so that we can put together your custom quote.
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2. Approve the Plan
We will get back to you within 10 business days with all the details. All you’ll have to do is approve the plan or request changes.
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3. Enjoy an Unforgettable School Visit
Deedee will arrive at your school with her contagious smile and heart-warming messages, leaving your students inspired to be the best humans they can be.
School Visit Resources
We know that bringing an author to your school can feel like a daunting undertaking. These resources outline the benefits of bringing Deedee to your school, ideas to secure funding and tips for making the most of your school visit.
