School Visits
My favorite part by far of being a published author has been getting to meet and talk with students. They never cease to amaze me.
I am available to visit schools, classrooms, or student groups in-person or virtually. I tailor my presentation/discussion based on students’ ages, and can adapt my visit to what is desired and requested. I have enjoyed using my book My Peaceful Place as an educational and discussion tool when doing school visits to speak with students, connecting its topics of emotional awareness, coping, and mindfulness.
If you are interested in inquiring about or scheduling a virtual or in-person author visit, go to the Contact tab to complete the contact form. I look forward to meeting you and your students!
In-Person
45 Minute Visit
- Schoolwide or 1+ classroom/grade level
- Interactive presentation with slides
- Read-aloud
- Q&A session with students
- Book personalization and signing
- Bookmark for every student in attendance
Half Day Visit
- 2-4 sessions within 3 hours
- 30-45 minute sessions
- Each session: Interactive presentation with slides, read-aloud, and Q&A
- Book personalization and signing
- Bookmark for every student in attendance
Full Day Visit
- 4-6 sessions >3 hours
- 30-45 minute sessions
- Each session: Interactive presentation with slides, read-aloud, and Q&A
- Lunch with the author (time permitting)
- Book personalization and signing
- Bookmark for every student in attendance
Virtual
45 Minute Visit
- Schoolwide or 1+ classroom/grade level
- Interactive presentation with slides
- Read-aloud
- Q&A session with students
Half Day Visit
- 2-4 sessions within 3 hours
- 30-45 minute sessions
- Each session: Interactive presentation with slides, read-aloud, and Q&A
Full Day Visit
- 4-6 sessions >3 hours
- 30-45 minute sessions
- Each session: Interactive presentation with slides, read-aloud, and Q&A
"Author Natalie Nordlund's visit to our school library was a wonderful experience for our primary elementary students! Students were engaged with a fun read aloud and interactive time with Natalie. Students and staff were inspired to read and create their real (or imagined) peaceful places. This experience was joyful and sparked excitement and creativity across all grade levels!"
"We had Natalie visit our elementary school. She had such a calming presence before she even started reading her book. The classes who had her as a guest all had rave reviews and loved the message of her book!"
Erin Defendorf, Parent Coordinator – Longridge Elementary School, Rochester, NY
"Natalie was a joy to welcome to our school! She has a calming, quiet presence that students respond to. She shared her book with us as we all imagined our peaceful places. I think that students imagining their own peaceful, personal space is an amazing self-regulation tool to support mental health. It helps students realize that we need different things to find our own peaceful place, as well as the fact that we should be sensitive to others' needs. Students were so excited to meet an author with such a rich educational background in helping others."
Tiffany Coopman, Library Technology Specialist – Rolling Hills Elementary, Mukwonago, WI
"This book holds a special place in my heart because the author, Natalie Nordlund, visited my school following a community tragedy. Along with so many others that wrapped around our community, Natalie shared her book and her expertise as a school psychologist to help our students find their peaceful places. THANK YOU, Natalie, again and always for your support and peaceful presence, for your read aloud and guided imagery, and for giving me and my students the tools to go to our peaceful places whenever we need to find calm and peace."
Mrs. Stewart, Elementary Educator
Note: For in-person visits requiring significant travel/overnight stay, the school/host covers travel expenses and accommodations. Programs are appropriate for grades PreK-6. If what you’re seeking is not listed above, let me know! I can create custom programs.
Any in-person visit includes a book signing. Info on ordering books is included upon booking.