Scholastic Trade Author & Illustrator Request Form
Thank you for your interest in hosting a Scholastic Trade author or illustrator for a paid appearance! 

Please be sure to review the Plan Your Author Visit timeline at Scholastic.com/AuthorVisits before submitting a request, and allow 7-10 business days to hear back from the Scholastic Author Visits team.

Please note: Author appearances booked through this form are not eligible for payment with Scholastic Dollars. Please contact your Scholastic Book Fair representative or review your Book Fair Chairperson's Toolkit for more information about the process for using Scholastic Dollars for author visits.
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Author or Illustrator Name *
OPTIONAL: Alternate or Additional Author/Illustrator Names
In case your first choice is unavailable or you're interested in hosting multiple creators for your event.
Featured Book(s)
If your proposed event is tied to a particular book or series by this author/illustrator, please share the book title(s) here.
Proposed Appearance Date
If you have flexibility, please provide up to 3 dates. 

Please note many authors are booking visits at least 6-8 months in advance. We cannot guarantee a response to requests for dates less than 2 months away. 
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Proposed Format of Appearance 
Type of appearance/program, including number and length of presentations/sessions, Q&A, autographing, etc. 
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Audience Details
Please share anticipated audience size and grade level(s) per presentation/session.
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Speaking Fee or Honorarium Amount Offered 
Speaking fees often range from $500 - $3,500 or more per day. Hosts are also responsible for any applicable author travel expenses, including airfare, gas/mileage, and/or taxis, plus hotels and meals.

Please note: Author appearances booked through this form are not eligible for payment with Scholastic Dollars. Please contact your Scholastic Book Fair representative or review your Book Fair Chairperson's Toolkit for more information about the process for using Scholastic Dollars for author visits.

You may also use this space to share information about your budget.
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Host Organization's COVID-19 Precautions and Policies 
For in-person appearance requests.
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Closest Airport or Train Station
If requesting a virtual visit, please share your time zone and/or geographic location instead.
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Your Name *
Your Phone Number *
Your Email *
Host Organization Name and Type (School/Library/etc.) *
Host Organization Address 
Please include street address, city, state, and postal code.
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Previous Authors Hosted by Organization
If applicable, please share a list of authors your organization has hosted in the past.
Are you requesting a visit for a Title 1 or low income school? *
Would you like information about ordering this author/illustrator's books for distribution or resale at this event (i.e. for a book signing)? *
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