SCHOOL VISITS

Author Amy Newbold and illustrator Greg Newbold are available for both in-person and virtual school visits. Book now for the 2025-2026 school year!

CREATIVITY (45 - 60 minutes, grades K-5)

• Process of writing

• Process of illustrating a picture book

• Observational literacy skills and a taste of art history

• Creative Resiliency

• Interactive

• Gives students a “license” to create with their own unique voice and style

Author Amy Newbold and illustrator Greg Newbold will show how they take an idea and create a book. Amy shares insights into her writing process, and Greg shows how he works from sketches to a finished product. Students are introduced to artists and art styles and are encouraged to create in their own unique way. For younger grades, Amy will take input from students as they direct Greg in how to draw a monster. For older grades, Amy will guide students through story creation using a basic story structure while Greg illustrates the story.

ART AND WRITING (45 - 60 minutes, grades 3 - 6)

Using IF DA VINCI PAINTED A DINOSAUR and IF MONET PAINTED A MONTSER, Amy will show her writing and revision process. Students will learn about selected artists and art styles from the books. Greg will show his illustration process, and teach drawing techniques.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Q & A (20 minutes, all ages)

Greg and Amy will read one of their books and answer questions with your class, family, homeschool group, etc.

PRICING:

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Q & A: $55

45-60 MINUTE VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON PRESENTATION: $350

(Additional fee for groups larger than 100 students/more than 3 classrooms will apply)

FULL DAY VISIT (8 am - 4 pm): any combination of two to three presentations, a classroom workshop, lunch with the author/illustrator, Q & A sessions. $1200. (This may be split with another local school.)

Travel expenses will be added if the visit is outside of Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah counties in Utah.