What happens at a school visit?
Big assembly: This is the BIG hype show. Tons of fun, Red Bull energy. I share my writing journey with students and challenge them with the importance of failure. I then share my mission to make history not boring with several LIVE history stunts including a brain challenge, footrace, puzzle—all taken right from my new book, NATIONAL ARCHIVE HUNTERS. 8-10 audience members participate, winning raffle tickets and the chance to get a free book. Engaging for all with JUST the right amount of mayhem! No kid will be bored!
Writers’ workshops: Here I teach students a technique from my own writing that they can apply to their own! This season we’re doing “Not-Boring Stories” for all grades. See samples here
Live Scavenger Hunt! New for the 2024 season, I’m running a twenty-station history hunt that will test the mental skills of upper elementary students! In teams, they will RACE to solve (20) puzzles, maps, trivia questions, and primary source artifacts taken straight from my new book, NATIONAL ARCHIVE HUNTERS!
HOw much does it cost?
*Matt’s 2025 National Tour prices are lower since he’s already on the road. Email him to find out specifics.
2024: A full-day visit is $1,400* | half-day at $800. BUT I WILL WORK WITH YOU ON BUDGET! JUST TALK TO ME ABOUT IT!
All visits include:
A promo video to pump students up about the visit! Sample here.
Any number of large or small group presentation(s)
Writer workshops with individual classes or grade levels
Advertisement flyers and book order forms
Book signing, Q&A, and many hilarious group photos
*Travel expenses for schools over 50 miles away also apply (gas for driving). If flying me in, daily fee is $2,500 (but I pay for flights, car, food, hotel, etc).
how to book a visit
Send me a message on the CONTACT page or by email (author.matthewlandis@gmail.com) with your date and time request. I'll get back to you ASAP.
