Author Visits

Now Booking Visits* for the 2022-2023 School Year

“Engaging for the youngest kids, inspiring for the older kids, and entertaining for folks of all ages! I loved how Andrea mixes in stories from her life with her Bunnybear story, and teaches listeners and readers how to turn the things that make us different into the things that make us positively special.” –Wilmington Library

Also booking visits at:

  • Community Events
  • Libraries
  • Youth Organizations
  • Writing Organizations
  • Mental Health Organizations

If you’re looking for a published author to speak with young people about:

  • Writing — brainstorming, story structure, character development, rewriting (and more rewriting, and more rewriting…), handling rejection, etc.
  • Diversity of all types
  • Researching and writing about history
  • Finding humor in challenging situations
  • Turning life experiences into stories

Download details here: Andrea J Loney Author Visits 2021-2022

I also present speeches, workshops, and breakout sessions for adults on a variety of topics:

  • Building Writing Skills
  • Navigating the Publishing Industry
  • Children’s Literature in Education
  • Celebrating Diversity
  • Mental Health and Narrative Therapy Through Storytelling

Contact me for more information. 

See some of my previous speaking engagements.

“Thank you so much for reading yesterday! The kids had a great time. I was so impressed with the way you incorporated different senses into your reading. Again I wanted to say thank you for coming! The kids and staff enjoyed BunnyBear.” —Braille Institute Library

“We enjoyed your hugely successful reading yesterday! Thank you, Andrea, for your time and shared stories.” —Eagle Rock Library

“Thank you, Andrea for sharing TAKE A PICTURE OF ME, JAMES VANDERZEE! with our scholars this morning at the Holman-Read Lead CDF Freedom Schools program. I too learned of James Vanderzee, an amazing talent I never heard about before.  I enjoyed your book and engaging presentation.” —Holman United Methodist Church

“Thank you so much … I always love to get more non-fiction into kids’ hands! Your visit helped inspire more reading and so much joy!” –Reading Rock Stars Austin at Popham Elementary School