Events

Nov. 3, 2021 — House of Kent Books in Kent, Conn., in-person event

Nov. 4, 2021 — In-conversation partner to e.E. Charlton Trujillo, virtual event

Nov. 13, 2021 — In-conversation partner to Alda P. Dobbs, virtual event

Nov. 22-23, 2021 — ALAN 2021, virtual event

Dec. 4, 2021 — Barnes & Noble in Waterbury, Conn., in-person event, details TBD

Dec. 9-10, 2021 — Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, virtual event

Past Events

September 3, 2020 - California Independent Booksellers Alliance Fall Conference

September 24, 2020 - NEIBA Fall Conference, Children's Author & Illustrator Breakfast, panelist

October 5, 2020 - School Library Journal Day of Dialog, panelist

December 4, 2020 - Latinx Kid Lit Festival, panelist, watch here

January 9, 2021 - Virtual Author Chat Series: Crystal Maldonado & Olivia Dade, virtual event

February 1, 2021 — People CHICA Instagram Live

February 2, 2021 — The Odyssey Bookshop, virtual event

February 3, 2021 — Buzzfeed Books Instagram Live

February 4, 2021 — Phoenix Books, virtual event

February 5, 2021 — Authors & Agents with Rose Quinn Podcast

February 11, 2021 — Fairfield University, virtual event

February 16, 2021 — Print: A Bookstore, virtual event

February 17, 2021 — Indigo Instagram Live

February 24, 2021 — University of Connecticut, virtual event

February 26, 2021 — Fountain Bookstore, virtual event

March 3, 2021 — Tewksbury Public Library, virtual event

March 6, 2021 — Barrio Books, virtual event

March 12, 2021 — 6th Annual Women’s Tea: Healing from the Pandemic and White Supremacy at Springfield College, virtual event

March 23, 2021 — Boston.com Book Club, virtual event

March 24, 2021 — Dalles-Wasco County Library, virtual event

March 25, 2021 — Kent Memorial Library Inclusivity Series, virtual event

April 8, 2021 — Ocean County Library, virtual event

April 10, 2021 — Second Star to the Right, virtual event

April 16, 2021 — Oblong Books & Music, virtual event

April 17, 2021 — Bookmans and Las Musas, virtual event

April 22, 2021 — Texas Library Association Annual Conference, virtual event

April 24, 2021 — Independent bookstore Day with The Bronx is Reading, virtual event

April 25, 2021 — Newburyport Literary Festival, virtual event

May 6, 2021 — Cafe con Libros, virtual event

May 23, 2021 — MTL YA FEST, virtual event

June 12, 2021 — nErDcampCT, virtual event

July 8, 2021 — Springdale Public Library, virtual event

July 15, 2021 — nErDcampPA, virtual event

July 22, 2021 — Bookish Shop’s Summer Reading Extravaganza, virtual event

Sept. 9, 2021 — NYS Writers Institute, in-person event

Sept. 12, 2021 — Salem Literary Festival, virtual event

Sept. 22, 2021 — NEIBA, virtual event

Sept. 22, 2021 — Women’s Bodies in YA Literature Panel at R.J. Julia, virtual event

Sept. 28, 2021 — IG Live with Latina Made Not Maid, virtual event

Sept. 29, 2021 — IG Live with Aventuras En ESL, virtual event

Sept. 30, 2021 — Berwyn Public Library YA Panel with Jonny Garza Villa and Olivia Abtahi, virtual event

Oct. 8, 2021 — Tri-State Teen Summit, virtual event

Oct. 8, 2021 — MPIBA Fall Regional Trade Show, in-person event

Oct. 21, 2021 — Howard County Public Schools Book Club, virtual event

Oct. 23, 2021 — Connecticut Literary Festival, in-person event

Book an Event

Virtual and In-Person Appearances

All publicity requests, including bookstore appearances, book signings, festival appearances, podcast interviews, Instagram Lives, book clubs, print or digital interviews, and events should be sent to Sara DiSalvo at sdisalvo@holidayhouse.com.

School and Library Visits

Hi, teachers, educators, professors, librarians, and book lovers! I would LOVE to come to your school or library—either virtually or in-person—to chat with a class or meet with your students.

Please note that I am a mom to a toddler and I also work full-time, meaning my schedule can be limited and there may be certain times of the year during which I’m unavailable.

To get things started, please email Sara DiSalvo at sdisalvo@holidayhouse.com. But before you do, here’s some info to know.

Topics

I can speak about developing your craft and writing; getting started in the publishing industry; surviving (and thriving!) in the publishing industry as a marginalized author; ways to market yourself and your book; body positivity and body acceptance in YA literature; and race and the Latinx identity in YA literature. 

In addition to publishing, I also can speak about social media and branding tips; social media management as a career; and how to curate social media to be a positive and healthy experience. 

Types of Visits

I am open to virtual or in-person events. I am fully vaccinated, but I do have a small child at home, so I am trying to limit my face-to-face visits to districts and areas that have protections in place (such as mask mandates, vaccination mandates, the opportunity for outdoor events/presentations, etc.). However, virtual visits are a great opportunity to connect from anywhere and in any time zone!

That being said: I do a significant number of school visits throughout the year for free. I prioritize schools with little to no funding, who have a large BIPOC population, or for LGBTQ+ groups. Feel free to mention these things when you email. 

If you are a Title 1 school, nonprofit, or other organization with a limited budget, please note this when you reach out, especially if you work with Latinx children. 

What I need

Before reaching out, please consult my events schedule (left sidebar) to see if I am already booked.

Please state the desired date range, what type of visit you are looking for, the audiences, how many presentations you’d like me to do, and what the offered rate or honorarium is.

Rates

Information is forthcoming. Please email for more info!

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