School Visits
Cost: $300.00 per hour
Availability: All Literacy Events
Time limit: 1 hour minimum
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Select one book for the story read.
1. I'm Gonna Have A Good Day!
2. Breathe, Gabby, Breathe!
3. Gabby Meets Kindness 2025 July release
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Classroom, Library, or Assembly:
Paula will work in collaboration with each organization on what works best for the students, staff, and facility. Please provide comfy seating i.e. regular size adult chair.
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Equipment & Technology: For large assemblies, the author will need to connect personal HP laptop to the school's Smart Devices. If no Smart Board/TV, the author will need usage of facility's projector and white screen. Microphone will be needed for large groups.
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Additional Costs
For outside state of Ohio:
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Travel and Lodging are separate from the event. The event host makes advance paid accommodations for overnight hotel stay and round-trip transportation.
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For outside of Columbus, Ohio:​
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Ground Transportation Round-trip Per diem: 30 miles or more at federal rates. You will be invoiced prior to the event.
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To help students develop a love of learning and gain an understanding of how stories are created, the visits consist of:
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All Grades: Story, Q &A
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Grade Pre-K thru 3rd: Character Design Workshop. Students will imagine their own character and use materials to bring to life.
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Grade 2nd-3rd: Discussion on the writing process.
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Author will arrive 30 minutes early for setup.
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​Optional: Parent order form sent home and returned with payment the day before visit. Paula will autograph each child's copy.
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School/Organization Book Order: special discount offered for bulk order.
Audra Beaver Pearson, Principal @ Columbus City Schools
"Today was a wonderful day at Winterset as we had an author visit from Ms. Paula Neal. She read her book, I'm Gonna Have A Good Day" then had open discussion and dialogue with the students."
Shirrell Greene-Joe, Director of Customer Service Experience:
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
"Our scholars from Warner Girls Leadership Academy enjoyed Gabby, the read along, and the invitation to join in on the discussion of being kind and making good decision. They were so very engaged it was an amazing visit. We appreciate you taking the time to personally sign their books so they could take Gabby home!!!"
Brittaney Barnes, Teacher @Columbus City Schools
"You were awesome! The story is relatable for many of our students! The students and staff truly appreciated your visit. I loved the role-playing activity!"
Kim Richardson, Teacher
Groveport Madison School District
"Such a great experience for our kids (and staff) THANK YOU!!"
Heather Riebe, Gifted Intervention Specialist @ Apple Creek Elementary & Southeast Local School District
Today, the students at Apple Creek Elementary had a very "Good Day!" Paula easily engaged our students in a letter-writing activity and read-aloud. Her enthusiasm is unmatched, and her passion is infectious!
Karen Richardson, School Leader
Prep Academy Schools-Dublin
"We loved having you come by and read your amazing books to the kids."
Sarah Patel, Teacher @Sedalia Elementary School
"It was such a fun day, and all of the kids loved it! Thank you, Author Paula Johnson Neal, and all of our staff for working together to make Friday such a success!"
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St. Vincent Family Services
"So very grateful for you, Author Paula Johnson Neal, and the story time you led for our students!"
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