When my first book came out I asked schools if I could "talk to their students." I had to sell myself to do a free visit. That was over 15 years ago. At Texas Library Association in 1999, Caroline Kienzie, then with Irving ISD, invited me to visit her schools. After that, invitations rushed in.

If you are one of the educators who booked me, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I've loved visiting your schools. Meeting readers has given my work more meaning. Presenting to young people has allowed me to show how inspiration for stories can be found everywhere, as close as the kitchen table. I've had the opportunity to talk about the importance of revision in my work and theirs. I'm an example of how an ordinary person's dreams can come true. As one student said, "If you can make it, I know I can."
Many times I'm asked to give writing workshops.  I now have a small taste of what it must be like for teachers when they are able to help a reluctant writer realize they can indeed write. 
The invitations have continued to come in, but school budget cuts have caused many schools to have to decline. That's why I've decided to offer new prices for my visits. If you're interested in knowing how to book me, contact me at kimberlywillisholt@gmail.com.