Reflective questions on characters and theme ideal for classrooms, book clubs, and buddy reading
Activity packets that include knowledge questions, discussion questions, puzzles, and art activities, ideal for a classroom setting
I learned how to read by playing Pokémon. And it was my fascination with its complex world and strategies that opened the door to my love of books and, eventually, my dream of writing.
Visiting schools is one of the most rewarding parts of my job, and since the release if Wilderlore in 2021, I have partnered with countless educators and organizations and spoken with thousands of students. My goal isn’t merely to get students interested in reading; it’s to get them excited. Not only is reading a vital skill, but books provide an invaluable means for kids to learn, to empathize with the emotions of others, and to explore the nuances of our world and of growing up. By engaging with students as a fellow enthusiast and by validating their own interests and passions, I offer even reluctant readers an invitation to an entire new world of possibility—and, perhaps, adventure.
From Amanda
If you are interested in learning more about setting up a visit with Amanda, you can contact her here. Amanda will respond to you as soon as possible.
“My students can’t stop talking about the wonderful author visit they had with Amanda Foody. They absolutely loved how interactive her presentation was… I particularly liked how Amanda went through the writing and creative process with students—tying in character, setting, theme, and conflict.”
“My students went into this visit with little background knowledge about the Wilderlore series—now it’s all they talk about!”
“Having Amanda Foody visit our school was an absolute delight! Her energy and passion for storytelling captivated our students from start to finish. Through her engaging presentation, she not only shared insights into her writing process but also inspired budding writers with personal stories of her writing journey as a child. Amanda made immediate connections with the audience through a shared love of magic, suspense and adventure. Her stories and visit have inspired dramatic play experiences during recess each day! I highly recommend her enchanting Wilderlore series for students in intermediate grades as well as an author visit to your schools.”
“Amanda was one of our featured award-winning authors at our annual conference TomeCon 2023. Her session, How to Write a Magical Adventure, was a hit with our students. Many chapter advisors reported that their students loved Amanda’s sessions about building their won stories.”
“Amanda also participated in our author book-signing session, and the line of students was a mile long to meet her. She was so attentive to each student and really made them feel special while autographing their books.”
“Amanda was exciting and engaging and made even the most reluctant readers interested in picking up her books. Her presentation was excellently crafted and had the kids learning abou the writing process without even realizing they were learning.
“What I enjoyed most about Amanda’s time at our school was her classroom visits following the presentation. She took the time to make sure each child felt special and it was evident that she was sincerely thrilled to be there!”
“We had a wonderful experience having Amanda at our school. The planning process was smooth, and she was very thoughtful in every way about the students’ experience. She took several steps so that each student felt like they had a personal interaction with her and built a connection. The craft event that accompanied her presentation was very easy for our teachers to facilitate, and was a HUGE hit. Our students were inspired to create, to write, and to read!”
