Please note that I live in Australia. I'm available for virtual visits to US (and other international) classrooms. I also travel to the US from time to time. Please email me remylaibooks [ at] gmail.com for any questions.
Talks & Workshops As an author-illustrator, my talks and workshops cover both writing and illustrating. I have done many school visits, both in Australia and in the U.S.
Testimonials: "Being an author and illustrator (and a huge dog lover) Remy was able to design her engagement with the students, matching their year level . . . The younger years presentations focused on highlighting Remy’s illustrating skills and the students loved the guided illustration sessions. Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 had a combination of illustrating and writing workshops which they all enjoyed immensely. Remy was keen to collaborate and communicated well in advance about suggestions for how she could engage with the students and was willing to adapt her ideas when our timetabling for the day needed to be changed. We would welcome Remy back to St Agatha’s anytime . . . " — Jo Noble, Teacher-librarian, St. Agatha's Catholic Primary School
"We had the honour of having author Remy Lai visit our school yesterday! She was amazing! The kids LOVED her! Highly recommend Remy . . ." — Mel Kroeger, Librarian, Eight Mile Plains State School
"Remy is an engaging presenter who is able to captivate a large audience of year 3-5 students and hold their attention with her wonderful personal introduction . . . and incredible drawing talent. Our students particularly enjoyed Remy's artistic skills . . . A memorable experience for our students and I would highly recommend Remy for any schools considering an author experience in this age group." — Claire Telfer, Librarian, Northern Bay College Hendy Campus
Conferences I'm available for moderator-led panels and the programs listed above.
Virtual Visit
Virtual visits I do 45-min virtual visits for schools (grades 1-6) all over the globe, consisting of a 35-minute presentation (includes live drawing) and a 10- minute Q & A. Generally, I will talk about the process of creating an illustrated book or a graphic novel from the idea stage, to research, writing, revising and drawing it. Contact me remylaibooks (at) gmail.com.