School Visits with Derek Munson

Featured on Reading Rainbow  · Worked with over 100,000 kids ·  26 years in print

Hey all! Welcome to my school visit page. As the author of Enemy Pie, I’ve had the opportunity to work with tons of students and visit hundreds of schools across the United States, Canada and abroad. If you’re interested in hosting a school visit, thanks for visiting. You're in the right place!

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Questions about hosting an author visit at your school?

Ask away! I usually respond within 24 hours

School Visit Options

Full-day visit at your school

$2000

  • 3-4 presentations grouped by grade level (for example: K–1, 2–3, 4–5)
  • “Lunch with the author” or small-group time with selected students
  • Book signing at the end of the day
  • 2 signed books donated to your school library
  • Activity Packet for classroom teachers
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Half-day visit at your school

$1200

  • Two 45-50 minute presentations
  • Book signing at the end of the day
  • Two signed books for your library
  • Activity Packet for classroom teachers
Request a visit

Virtual Visit

$400 (per presentation)

  • One 45-50 minute presentation for groups of either K-2 or 3-5 students
  •  Activity Packet for classroom teachers
Request a visit

Writer workshops and custom events

(Prices vary)

I have a variety of writing workshops available, including after school programs, retreat workshops, and author-in-residence programs. Have something else in mind? If I don't have the presentation or workshop you're looking for, I can write a custom presentation to meet your specific needs. 

Let's talk!

Hi! I'm Derek

From a young age, I learned that I could use my artistic talent to express myself in new and exciting ways. I can’t wait to help you uncover your inner creative.

Everyone has an artist inside. Some of us just need a little more help bringing that inner artist to life. Once you discover that side of yourself, you are free to be unapologetically you.

I believe my paintings not only make the world a better place, but they also shape the people who experience them in beautiful ways. Through online education, I can help you make your own impact on the world around you.

Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before or you are just looking to learn a new technique, I look forward to taking this creative journey together.

Derek went above and beyond in meeting our expectations for the day.  His style of presenting was a hit with the primary as well as intermediate students.  

____ Theresa D

We were thrilled with Derek. What a great thing to be a kid and have Mr. Munson visit your school. They will remember this forever!

____ Peggy F

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