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Shermaine Perry-Knights holding The Case of the Missing ID and I Move A Lot And That's Okay

Why Schools & Educators Love My Visits

Tailored for Your Audience – Stories that reflect their unique challenges & triumphs.
✨ More Than a Story – A Learning Experience – Fosters resilience, self-love & friendship.
✨ Hands-On & Engaging – Includes read-alouds, Q&A, and interactive activities.
✨ Educator Resources Included – Lesson plans & discussion guides for continued impact.
✨ Proven Success – Schools call my visits “amazing, inspiring, and transformative.”
💡 Perfect for DoDEA Schools, Military Communities & Social-Emotional Learning Programs!

Choose Your Perfect Author Visit Package!

	Multi-Week Residency	In-Person Visit · Most booked	Virtual Visit
Price	Starts at $10,000	$1,500–$3,000	$425–$700
Format	4 weekly author visits	2-hour on-site visit	1-hour live virtual visit
Includes	Full publishing process, idea to print Each student publishes their own book New Author Celebration + signing event A copy for every student 30-day virtual follow-up after publication	Interactive storytelling + Q&A Classroom drop-ins, signings and contest judging Brave Box for your counseling suite Customizable themes to fit grade level or school focus Bulk book discount available	Interactive storytelling + Q&A Printable activities included Bulk order option available

Check Availability

In-person pricing is based on driving distance from Atlanta, GA (30308):

0–50 miles$1,500
51–100 miles$2,000
101–200 miles$2,500
201–300 miles$3,000
301+ milesCustom quote, incl. travel & lodging

What educators say

Feedback from real author visits

Christie RainsSchool Counselor

“Our school worked with Amazingly Shermaine for a virtual book reading. She read to all of our military students. The event was a total success. It was easy to book and coordinate, and the kids were engaged and enjoyed the interactive reading of the book.”

Shanna Keller PolanSchool Media Specialist

“Thank you so much for your visit!! The kids loved it and it was so interesting learning about your childhood and experiences. I learned a lot too! I have a copy of your book and will definitely be adding it to our school library collection.”

Kenya Ayers3rd Grade Teacher, HyPrep Academy

“Thank you for reading to the girls. They absolutely loved having you. I will be ordering more of your books for our classroom library!”

Jamie Nicole3rd Grade Teacher

“My students were so excited to see Shermaine share her book with us virtually. They couldn't wait! They love the vibrant illustrations and the story. Thank you for creating books that all children can relate to and learn from.”

Looking for ways to fund this author visit?

Share costs with other schools, libraries or daycares in your district or area and book multiple events the same day for discounted daily rates.
Choose a low-cost Zoom visit (only $425).
Ask the Parent/Teacher Association or other special interest club or fund for assistance.
Apply for a community or educational grant from local organizations (Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.).
Raise funds through book sales — schools may get a discounted rate when ordering a large number of books.
Ask the administration if funding is available for materials for student success and/or mental health initiatives.
Ask the media center to purchase books.

Frequently asked questions

What's the ideal group size?

In-person visits work well for a single classroom up to a full-school assembly. Virtual visits can serve a grade level or a whole school at once.

What platform do you use for virtual visits?

Zoom or Google Meet, whichever works best for your school's setup.

Do you offer signed books?

Yes, signed copies are available with bulk book orders on in-person and virtual visits.

What about travel and paperwork?

Travel is included in pricing outside the local Atlanta area. School vendor paperwork, W9s and certificates of insurance are available on request.

The stories are real. So is the impact.

Real stories, landing in communities everywhere