Included with each package, your school library will receive two copies of each of the three current books. ("Raff's Magic Touch," "Raff and the Magical Tour," "Snowmen")
The following programs are available:
Contact Kim Nelson to reserve dates and inquire about Visiting Author program fees.
- Full Day Program (See details below)(Up to five 45 to 60 minute sessions)
- Half Day Program (Up to three 45 to 60 minute sessions, am or pm)
- Evening Program - Both students and parents invited (Book signing after program)
- Half Day Program with Evening Program • Full Day with Evening Program with book signing after program
- Special Programs
- Bookmaking Course - Call for information
For Information on any of the above programs contact Kim Nelson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (716) 632-4202.
Full and Half Day Programs
The Full and Half Day Kindergarten through Sixth grade programs include the following attributes within each presentation.
- Retelling the stories and discussing the concepts relating to the audience (by the Author)
- Discussing character traits found in the books (grade appropriate)
- Discussing how to build strong character traits (grade appropriate)
- Explain process of putting the project together (grade appropriate)
- Writing Process
- Publishing of a Book and how it compares to what the students are learning in the classroom
- Explain how the Illustration Process works from beginning to end
- Question and Answer Session
This program promotes positive attitudes with an emphasis on character education. Kim Nelson promotes the following wellness attributes during each student presentation:
- Developing Good Character Traits
- Perseverance
- Self Control
- Self-Motivation
- Self Worth
Kim Nelson also offers a very unique Bookmaking Mini Course that your students will love. This is generally limited to advanced programs and a maximum of 15 students per session.
Each mini bookmaking course consists of three half days (3 to 4 hours) over the course of three weeks with a maximum of 15 students. Travel for this program is limited to 120 miles maximum from East Amherst, NY.
We accept School Purchase Orders. All fees are due on the day of the presentation unless other payment arrangements have been made prior to the school visit.
Additional fees may be added for travel.
Sponsors should plan on paying for travel (air fare or mileage if farther than 120 miles driving distance) and reasonable lodging (non-smoking room in any reasonable hotel/motel) expenses. Travel expenses can be shared with other area schools. Three days of presentations in a row with travel on either end is all Kim likes to be away from her family. Check the listing of the schools that we have presented to. Have a look at the schools we have presented to in the past.