Visit FAQ
Practical answers for libraries, schools, and churches. Travel and fee notes are a working draft until Jayne confirms them.
How long is a reading?
Plan on 30–40 minutes: one picture book read aloud, a short telling of how Little Dog and Miss Kitty began, and questions. A second session the same morning can be added for another class or age group. Please allow 10 minutes before start for setup.
What ages?
The books are written for ages 4–8. Preschool through second grade is the sweet spot. Family story times that include younger siblings work well if a grown-up is nearby. Finding Christmas fits Advent and December programs. The Summer Storm fits weather units and spring or summer story times.
Virtual or in person?
Both. In person is best when the room can see the pictures. Virtual visits use Zoom and work well for a classroom smartboard. Facebook Live is not the default. The host provides the room, a chair, and—if the group is larger than about 25—a way for the back row to see the pages.
How far will she travel?
Home base is Tullahoma, Tennessee. In-person visits are easiest within about an hour: Coffee County and nearby towns such as Manchester, Winchester, Shelbyville, and Lynchburg. Murfreesboro, Fayetteville, and the Nashville edge can be arranged. Farther Tennessee trips are considered case by case. Outside that radius, a virtual reading is usually the better fit.
Are libraries and churches complimentary?
Yes, as a draft offer: public libraries, public schools, and churches inside the local radius are complimentary. A small book table is welcome if the host wants one, and never required. Bookstores, festivals, and private events can be booked the same way; an honorarium or mileage can be discussed when the drive is long. No fee is collected from children.
How soon should we ask?
Three weeks ahead is enough for a local visit. December Finding Christmas dates fill first. Check the calendar, then write with the date, place, ages, and which book you want.