When her schedule permits, Robin is available for school and library presentations, author-in-residence programs, writing workshops, festivals, conference keynotes and panels.
School and Library Presentations
Robin loves visiting schools and libraries, and has presentations for all ages and grade levels, ranging from story times for the youngest readers, to book talks for elementary schools, to creative writing workshops and talks on LGBTQ+ history for middle school students and teens, to sessions on writing and publishing for adults. She’s happy to plan a session that fits the needs of your group.
Rates
Robin’s rates for virtual or in-person school visits are as follows: $400 for one session, $700 for two sessions or for a half-day, and $1250 (plus applicable GST/HST) for a full school day (maximum four sessions), plus travel if applicable. For in person visits, please book a full day if travel is required (half day for Vancouver and lower mainland).
Speaker fees for international school visits, panels, Pro D events, conference keynotes and sessions are negotiable.
*Robin is a member of the Writers’ Union. Canadian libraries and Ontario schools may be eligible for funded visits or subsidies. If you are in British Columbia, funding for artist-in-residence programs may available to your school through ArtStarts. Schools can apply for grants to bring an artist into the classroom to work with students over a period of weeks or months.