I love school and library visits! I write both middle grade and teen fiction,
and can tailor presentations on writing to any grade level.
I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School and enjoy
discussing the nuts and bolts of good fiction, how a book goes from paper to publication, and ways aspiring writers can pursue their craft.
For schools, I can do up to three presentations in one day. To get the most out of our time
together, I do recommend that students are familiar with at least one of my books before I
visit. However, if that isn’t possible, I will work with you
on creating an educational presentation for your students. Read this for tips on how to prepare for a school visit.
For libraries, I'm available for readings, book talks, book clubs, and other activities.
To get information on costs and scheduling, or to request an author visit packet, please email me. References are available upon request.
Here's my current events schedule: (subject to change)
Jan08- BCCLS Guest Author, Bergen County, NJ
01/14- Mill Pond Parent/Child Book Club, Westborough, MA
01/15- Edward W. Brooke Charter School, Roslindale, MA
01/31- Blessed Sacrament School, Washington, DC
02/28- Colgate Elementary School, Baltimore, MD
03/06- Birch Wathen Lenox School, New York, NY
09/02- ISABELLE'S BOYFRIEND hits the stores!
10/09- Teen Author Reading at KGB, New York, NY
10/25- Panelist at Writer's Workshop, Lovettsville, VA
12/02- Panelist at The New School, New York, NY
Quotes from Students:
"It was so cool that Caroline came to visit. I had no idea how much went into becoming a real writer, but now I am going to try to read more books with the eyes of a professional writer," Adele, grade 8.
“She helped me understand exactly what happens when you want to write and publish a book." - 5th grader
"I loved hearing her advice about writing through writer's block. It's nice to know that even real writers have to make themselves write sometimes," Hailley, grade 8.
I really enjoyed Ms. Hickey's visit because she gave us good information about being an author and what you should do when you're an author, and her books. I LOVED Cassie Was Here! It was one of my favorite books! - Isabella, grade 6.
