This will be a two year position. This year, there are just a couple of planning meetings to attend. You will meet with other librarians, PTO Presidents, and librarians to help choose next year's author. The first meeting is on October 15, 1-3pm.
Below are the duties of the committee; the Chair would oversee these efforts
- Pre-Visit:. Provide input at planning meetings with other school representatives, Publicity (flyer to send home), Coordinate advance book orders, As needed assist Media Specialist with related school décor or activities.
- Day of Visit: Set-up (tables for autographing + book sales, cash box, autograph slips. Author Transportation, hospitality (lunch, drinks, snacks, sketch pad, pens, markers), Facilitate special events (ex: staff welcome reception/breakfast, writer’s workshop for selected students, Q&A luncheon), Manage book-signing logistics & day-of-visit sales.
As a bonus, you get to attend really interesting presentations, and in the past, get to attend a dinner reception for the author.
If you are interested in being an integral part of this endeavor, please contact Pam McCallen at pamzla@yahoo.com.
