“Carrie Kruck is amazing! Her presentation was engaging and thoughtful. Our students enjoyed hearing her writing process. Carrie connected with our students in so many ways especially with their love of reading. She also gave them an understanding they can write their creative stories.”

~Joyce Yoo Babbitt, Dothan Brook School Librarian, VT

“Carrie was absolutely wonderful with our students! From the moment she began reading her book, Alfred Blooms, the kids were engaged, excited, and eager to learn. The story aligned beautifully with our science curriculum on pollination and pollinators, making it not only fun but educationally meaningful. Carrie brought such joy and energy to our school — it was clear how much she cared about connecting with the students. This visit was truly a highlight for our students and staff alike, and I know it left a lasting impression on everyone involved.”

~Amelia Morton, 2nd grade teacher, Raleigh NC

“Carrie Kruck’s author visit was engaging, inspiring, and fun for our Grade 3 students. While reading Iggy Who Breathes Fire, she captured their attention and showed how symbolism is used in the illustrations. Carrie explained her purpose for writing Iggy and wrapped up the visit with a fun way to encourage students to try writing their own stories!”

~Moira Joyce, Elementary Librarian, Blueberry Hill School, Longmeadow MA

“The entire presentation was so engaging. I was impressed at how you managed to pull in children with such a wide range of ages and hold their attention for an hour! Brava!…The kids had a blast and we all learned so much!”

~Ann Steuernagel, Abbie Greenleaf Library, Franconia, NH

What can you expect at a School Visit with Carrie Kruck?

An Exploration of Story

In a deep-dive “read-together” of the book of your choice, we’ll explore language and meaning, discover surprises in the art, and examine elements of book construction as part of the storytelling experience. We’ll ask questions, make hypotheses, and uncover connections to our own lives and the world around us.

Play & Interactivity

Children experience picture books with their whole bodies - they listen, they look, they repeat, they question, they play act, they touch, and they wonder…and my school visits always honor that, incorporating movement, play, and interactive participation.

Sparks of Inspiration

Using the inspirations behind my own books, we’ll grow our own “story seeds” through group brainstorming exercises designed to help students embrace the “blank page” with a sense of adventure. As we create stories together, we’ll experience writing and revision as playful and collaborative.

Schools Visited In-Person during the 2024-25, 2025-26, & 2026-2027 school years:

• Bernice A. Ray School, Hanover NH (K-5th grade)

• Sumner Avenue Elementary, Springfield MA (3rd & 4th)

• Lambert-Lavoie Elementary, Chicopee MA (2nd grade)

• The Dover School, East Dover VT (PreK-6th grade)

• Baileywick Road Elementary, Raleigh NC (2nd grade)

• Brier Creek Elementary, Raleigh NC (3rd grade)

• Dothan Brook School, Hartford VT (PreK-5th grade)

• Danville School/Pope Memorial Library, Danville VT (PreK & K)

• Mill Brook School, Concord NH (K-2nd grade)

• Boscawen Elementary School, Boscawen NH (K-6th grade)

• Compass Classical Academy / Hall Memorial Library, Northfield NH (K-4th grade)

• Pleasant Street School, Laconia NH (1st-5th grade; summer day camp program)

• Newfound Elementary School, Bristol NH (K-4th grade)

• Lafayette Elementary / Abbie Greenleaf Library, Franconia NH (PreK-6th grade)

Schools Visited Virtually during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years:

• PS310 Marble Hill School, Bronx NY (1st grade)

• Union Day Charter School, Weddington NC (K & 3rd)

• Elm Creek School, Carmen MB Canada (K-3rd)

• Paramount Elementary, Hagerstown MD (PreK-5th)

• Wilder Elementary, Louisville KY (K-2nd)

• Baileywick Road Elementary, Raleigh NC (2nd grade)

• Blueberry Hill School, Longmeadow MA (3rd grade)

• Parkway Elementary, Lewisville TX (Kindergarten)

• Fox Elementary School, Klein TX (K & 1st grade)

• PS117 The Briarwood School, Queens NY (1st-2nd grade)

• PS96 Richard Rogers School, Bronx NY (2nd grade)

• Moriarty-Edgewood School District, Tijeras NM (3rd grade)

• McNeill Elementary, Richmond TX (K & 1st grade)

• Harmony School of Endeavor, Austin TX (5th grade)

*Please reach out for half-day, single session, and virtual options as well as funding opportunities and discounted options.

I also offer FREE 15-minute virtual Q&A sessions for schools that have already read at least one of my books!

Contact me for PUBLIC LIBRARY rates and programs.

For questions or to request a visit, please email me at carriekruckbooks@gmail.com