Amy Seto Forrester reading to a group of children at Denver Public Library.

As a youth services librarian who coordinates author visits, I know the importance of engaging, interactive elements and have extensive experience connecting with elementary aged kids at the library and in schools. I have 8+ years of experience presenting music-filled storytimes and edge-of-your-seat booktalks. I’m excited to bring my energy and experience to your community!

Contact me to request an author visit.

Note: The best author visits happen when the library/school and kids have spent time with my work before I visit, whether reading my book or creating art related to the book and ideas I’ll be sharing.

VIRTUAL VISITS

  • 30 minute session ($350) ~ Interactive read aloud, talk about the inspiration and creation of the book, a peek at projects I created as a child, and Q&A.

  • 60 minute session ($500) ~ All of the above, with more time to savor the details! Can also include a choose-your-own-adventure writing workshop for kids, families, or grown ups.

  • Three sessions ($900) ~ Consider coordinating with another library/school in your area!

If logistics allow, I always love dual author visits with my brother, Andy Chou Musser. Visits with Andy include interactive drawing and a behind the scenes look at how the art for our books is created.

IN PERSON LOCAL VISITS (30 minutes or less from Eugene, OR)

Same rates as virtual visits* but with a minimum one hour session and an additional travel fee of up to $200, depending on distance.

IN PERSON LOCAL VISITS (more than 30 minutes from Eugene, OR)

$1000* per day (up to 4 presentations per day) plus travel and lodging expenses.

*DISCOUNTS FOR IN PERSON VISITS

  • $500 discount if you provide book sales at an event. Please consider coordinating book sales through a local bookstore or I can put you in contact with my publisher.

  • If you purchase a book for every student at least one school visit, I will waive up to $500 of my session fees. My hope is that kids farthest from educational justice are able to take home a book and see themselves as readers. Contact me to discuss details.

  • Consider coordinating with another library/school in your area to further reduce the cost on your end.