Author Visits
Chrystal loves connecting with readers! She has appeared at festivals, conferences, and schools, both virtually and in person.
For booking availability, rates, or questions, please use this author visit contact form.
Current offerings are described below, although presentations can be customized to fit any particular need.
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Q&A
Best for all ages | 30 minutes
Perfect for a group that has read any of Chrystal’s work and wants to chat with her about reading, writing, or the life of an author.
Readers should come with lots of questions.
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Chat + Q&A
Best for all grades | 45 minutes
Perfect for a group even if they haven’t read any of Chrystal’s work. This chat starts with a prepared presentation where Chrystal talks about her journey to becoming an author and her writing inspirations. Attendees will learn more about Chrystal’s books, her life, and what she’s working on next.
Readers should come with lots of questions.
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Creating Compelling Characters
Best for grades 5-8 | maximum of 30 students | 60 minutes
This interactive workshop is designed to get readers thinking about the importance of characterization in the books they read and how to write their own compelling characters. Chrystal will help readers analyze the characters in her books and guide them through exercises on how to create a character profile and tips on arriving at an authentic voice for their own characters.
“Chrystal D. Giles provides a delightful author event experience for students. Her author chat invites students into her book, writing process, and inspiration and she gladly answers their many questions. I highly recommend inviting her to talk to your students you won’t be disappointed!”
“Having Chrystal come out provided representation that they typically do not get to see. Your personal story as well as your book shined a light on their own stories that they thought they were going through alone. Just a wonderful experience and memory they will forever hold. ”
“Chrystal’s virtual presentation was engaging and interactive. There was something for all readers and students in her presentation, and I would highly recommend Chrystal to anyone looking to schedule an author visit for their classroom or school!”
“Chrystal’s presentation was wonderfully engaging for our Middle School Students. She connected with them through casual storytelling and referencing current trends that speaks to them. We loved that she shared her journey and how she came to writing. We frequently relay to our students that their life path does not have to be linear and that it’s ok if it’s full of peaks and valleys. ”
