A virtual school visit is a live, interactive remote assembly where students connect with an author-illustrator from their own classroom, school, or even from home! Using video conferencing, I join your school community for an engaging session that brings books, art, and storytelling directly to your students, no travel required.

What to Expect

Each visit is customized for your school and grade levels and typically runs 45–90 minutes, depending on your schedule and goals.

During our time together, students will:

• Enjoy storytime — I will introduce and read one of my illustrated books.

• Discover how picture books are made — from early sketches to finished pages.

• Learn what it’s like to be an illustrator — the creative process, the people involved, and some of the challenges and joys of the profession.

• Explore the power of storytelling — explore where ideas come from and how stories grow.

• Reflect on why books matter — how stories help us understand ourselves, connect with others, and imagine new possibilities.

Sessions are interactive and age-appropriate, with time for Q&A so students can ask their own questions about creativity, publishing for fun and as a profession, and life as an illustrator. We will wrap up with a drawing lesson (if students have access to materials) or students can challenge my skills by telling me what to draw in a live drawing session!

Visits also include printable worksheets relating to the material presented, so teachers can continue exploring with their students after our time together is over.

Why Choose a Virtual Visit?

Virtual visits are:

• Flexible and easy to schedule

• Accessible for schools anywhere

• Cost-effective while still highly engaging

• A meaningful way to build excitement around reading and art

Whether you're celebrating Read Across America, launching a literacy initiative, or simply inspiring young creators, a virtual school visit is a memorable experience that reinforces the importance of books in our lives.

You can schedule a virtual visit to your school any weekday using my online booking calendar. Availability is currently open until 29 May 2026. Bookings are available on the calendar for AM or PM slots. After scheduling a date you will have the option of 8 AM or 12 PM. The 8 AM slot is for 90 minutes any time between 8 AM and 12 PM (in your local time) and the 12 PM slot is for 90 minutes any time between 12 PM and 4 PM. Once I receive confirmation of your booking I will contact you directly to discuss your needs and schedule your exact time.

If you are wanting to book a full day (multiple sessions between 8 AM and 4 PM) please contact me directly at ErinTaylorIllustrator@gmail.com for a special rate.

The price for a Virtual School Visit is $300 and includes 90 minutes of live, interactive learning, tailored to your students needs, Q&A time, a drawing lesson or stump the artist, and printable materials relating to our visit.

I hope to meet you soon!