School Visits

Meeting an author or illustrator can encourage a student’s creativity and build a love of reading from a young age. My debut picture book Santiago and Great Bear, is publishing on June 30, 2026, and I can’t wait to share it with your school!

One of my favorite things about being an illustrator and author of books for kids, is that I get to share both art principles and cool science facts with children.

What type of programs do you offer?

Santiago and Great Bear is ideal for grades K4-3rd, and I have common core standards programs that are created with each grade in mind. Students use observations of the sun, moon and stars to describe pattern that can be predicted, such as stars being visible at night but not during the day.

I will do a reading of my picture book Santiago and Great Bear, asking questions about the moon throughout. After the reading, we will discuss Moon Phases and why the moon might look like a full moon one night, and a crescent shape another night. Then, we will play a Phases of the Moon game, where students will have an opportunity to win a small prize. We will also discuss the best time to find the constellations in my book. Activity pages on moon phases and constellations will be emailed prior to the school visit, and teachers will have the opportunity to print them out to accompany the program.

Will you sign books?

Yes! Book signings are a big part of an illustrator or author’s visit. If you would like to purchase books for the signing, I recommend contacting your local indie bookseller. You can order from the booksellers in advance. I will autograph any book that the school orders however it’s best to allow time at the end of the workshop for book signings.

Please reach out for information regarding my fee. The best way to contact me is through my email at ljhancock.artist@gmail.com I can provide my phone number, upon request.

I’m looking forward to sharing my love of the natural world, science, illustration and writing stories with your school!

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