About 5 — SCOTT REINTGEN

School visits for grades 3 - 12

I’ve worked with students for the last decade. I was a teacher for five years, and then when I transitioned to being a full-time author, I made school visits a big part of what I do. In the seven years since Nyxia released, I’ve visited 700 schools around the country. That means I’ve spoken with 100,000+ students across 25 different states. I see myself as a collaborator with parents, librarians, and teachers. We’re all working toward the same goal: getting our students to enjoy writing and reading—both pivotal skills to their future. My role in that partnership is usually to come in and be a lightning strike during your school year. For your hesitant readers, I am an invitation back to the table of reading. I can’t count how many times I’ve had teachers report that students who ‘never read’ are diving into books for the first time after one of my visits. For your hardcore readers and writers, I am an in-person validation of their own passions. Let’s collaborate together!

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Visit formats

Auditorium-Style Visit

This visit would be in your auditorium for either one or two separate class sessions. In this visit, I introduce the book, give a brief talk, and run students through a Q and A. These visits usually end with time for students to get their book signed.

Writer-in-Residence Visit

In a visit like this, I’d be coming to your school over a two or three day stretch, working with your students in workshops, and acting as a “guest lecturer” at the school.

Digital Class Visits

These sessions are a lot of fun, and usually require the least amount of work. Students read the first chapter before the visit, come up with questions, and we talk books/writing for an hour long session

Testimonials

“Scott was a compelling speaker and his message about finding your passion resonated powerfully with our students… They left the event energized, motivated and excited about reading his book!”

— Jennifer Cassidy, Librarian at Dillard Drive Middle

“Students, teachers, and parents are still talking about the impact his visit had on them and their students. Since his visit, students have come to the Media Center regularly to check out the school’s copies… We are looking forward to Mr. Reintgen returning to Lufkin with book two!”

— Diane Ruby, NBCT Librarian at Lufkin Road Middle

“Scott’s visit was electric. The students responded to his warm, engaging, and thought-provoking presentation.”

– Dr. Pamela Fitzpatrick, PhD – NBCT – Literary Coach at C.W. Stanford Middle School

““Scott visited our school to speak with students about the process of becoming a writer. His powerful message about finding a career that he loves inspired and engaged all of my students… I highly recommend him as a guest speaker…”