School Visits

Matthew Landis School Visit Action Photo
Live Assemblies & Workshops

My goal: be the most engaging guest speaker you've ever had.

As a full-time teacher, I know boring=bad. A day with me is high-octane fun, full of joy, prizes, and a celebration of storytelling that kids will be talking about till the last day of school.

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★ What Educators Are Saying

"Matt’s assembly was one of the best I’ve seen in my 20+ year career."

— Lori Bennett, Librarian | O'Rourke MS, NY

"One of, if not the best author visit I’ve ever been involved with."

— Lindsay Armbruster, Librarian | Burnt Hills-Balston Lake MS, NY

"The kids were still talking about you on the last day of school."

— Wally Popejoy, Principal | Palmyra Area MS, PA

"What stood out most was Matt’s unique ability to captivate students with his powerful message while simultaneously keeping staff entertained and inspired."

— Bret Applequist, Principal | Northside ES, PA

"The entire experience—from the group presentation to the scavenger hunt and the writing workshop—was clearly well-designed and highly engaging for students."

— Melissa Livoti, ELA Teacher | Montgomery Lower MS, NJ

What happens at a school visit?

Big Assembly

The Big Assembly

Duration: 40–50 minutes

A high-energy, fast-paced session for combined grades. Matthew shares his writing journey, discusses the necessity of failure, and pulls students onstage for live history stunts, puzzles, and brain challenges based on the National Archive Hunters series. Prizes include signed books and an American flag cape!

Interactive Game

Live Scavenger Hunt

Duration: 40–50 minutes

Perfect for groups of up to 150 students. Working in small team tables, students solve a series of historical puzzles, map challenges, and book trivia directly tied to National Archive Hunters: Eternal Flame. High-energy, collaborative, and fast-paced.

Classroom Workshop

Writers' Workshops

Duration: 40–50 minutes

Designed for individual classroom sizes. Matthew works directly with students on specific writing skills, teaching them actionable techniques to "Write Not-Boring Stories." Students practice building compelling hooks, writing realistic dialogue, and editing.

What's Included

Promo Video

High-energy video to get students excited before the visit.

Check one out!

Flyers & Book Forms

Flyer and custom book order forms for parents - all online, no cash!

Books!

Discount orders shipped right to your school from the publisher, signed live by me!

Prizes!

Kids love free stuff, so I bring the goods. Including free books!

Rates & Packages

Flat-rate fees for various school visit types.

Virtual Visit
$250
  • 60 minute Zoom session
  • Q&A with individual classes
  • Book giveaway!
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Half-Day Visit
$900
  • Up to 2 presentations
  • Choice of assemblies/workshops
  • Book signing session
  • Local travel included (<50 mi)
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Full-Day Visit
$1,600
  • Up to 4 presentations
  • Mix assemblies and workshops
  • Dedicated book signing
  • Local travel included (<50 mi)
Book Full-Day
Fly-In Visit
$2,500
  • Full-Day package rate
  • All travel costs covered
  • Flights, hotel, and food included
  • No hidden travel invoices
Book Out-of-State
🚗 Travel Expenses: For schools located more than 50 miles away from Doylestown, PA, driving travel expenses (gas) apply. For fly-in visits, the $2,500 rate is flat and all-inclusive of travel.

Reserve a Visit Date

Bookings fill up quickly for the school year. Reach out directly using the event request form or email.

Request Event Date Email: author.matthewlandis@gmail.com