Yes, thanks for asking, I will visit your school. In fact, I’m there right now. Waiting outside the office. Haha, not really. But that would have been cool if I were.

Anyway, let’s start planning my visit!  I offer several engaging, educational, and fun presentations along with an optional workshop (see below).  I’m also happy to sign books that have been pre-ordered. My presentations work best for K-3. And the workshops can work for 1st through 6th grade.

Please contact me at petermccleeryvisits@gmail.com for more info.

Mr. McCleery’s presentation was engaging and educational. His energy motivated my class to become authors of their own books. His creativity and enthusiasm is infectious.

-Jennifer McDonald, Riverdale Grade School

Peter McCleery’s presentation this summer was engaging and informative for both children and their parents. He had our attention the moment he started sharing his journey of writing and publishing his book! He ended with a great Q & A session, crafts and tattoos! The kid’s were thrilled to meet a “real author” and hope he comes back again.

-Sharon Gulla, Childrens Librarian, Moultonborough, NH

Peter’s warmth, good humor and relatability make meaningful learning fun. I invited him into our media center as a visiting author and have invited him back many times, as he is highly engaging.

– Lisa Becker, Library Media Specialist, Riverdale Grade School

Presentations Offered

Where Ideas Come From

The question authors get asked most often is “Where do you get your ideas?” In this lively and insightful presentation I’ll try and answer that very question! Using specific examples from my Bob and Joss books, as well as my experience in various creative fields like architecture, advertising and writing, I will show how ideas are generated and developed. Through demonstrations and fun interactive brainstorming activities, students will get unique insight into the creative process. They can then apply these techniques not just to writing but to all aspects of the classroom.

Optional Writing Workshop:

In this hands-on, classroom workshop, students will learn brainstorming techniques to generate and develop story ideas. After revealing some basic elements of what good stories have in common, students will use simple step-by-step worksheets to develop an outline for their very own original story. We’ll brainstorm and answer important questions to build those ideas into a well-structured story. By the end of the workshop they should have the basic building blocks they need to write a story to be completed at a later time.

Rates and Schedules

I offer full-day (up to three presentations or workshops) or half-days. And I’m happy to mix and match presentations and workshops, depending on your needs. Let’s make it work! Please contact me below or at petermccleeryvisits@gmail.com to find out current rates.