“Matt’s assembly was one of the best I’ve seen in my 20+ year career.”
“One of, if not the best author visit I’ve ever been involved with.”
“The kids were still talking about you on the last day of school.”
What happens at a school visit?
Big assembly (40-50 min, combined grades): 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 epic prize packs like candy, a free book, and the coveted American flag cape! Engaging for all with JUST the right amount of mayhem! No kid will be bored!
Live Scavenger Hunt! (40-50 min, 150 students per session) This is a TOTAL blast—and a great way to maximize time with students. In small groups, students HUNT for solutions to (16) puzzles, maps, trivia questions, and image-assemblies of topics straight from my new book, NATIONAL ARCHIVE HUNTERS: ETERNAL FLAME. No pre-reading or prior knowledge is needed! AND YES I GIVE AWAY PRIZES!
Writers’ workshops (40-50 min, 1 class per session): Here I teach students a technique from my own writing that they can apply to their own! This season we’re doing “How to Write Not-Boring Stories”.
HOw much does it cost?
A full-day visit is $1,600* | half-day at $900 | virtual at $300
All visits include:
A promo video to pump students up about the visit! Sample here.
(2-3) big assemblies
(2-3) scavenger hunts or writers’ workshops—your pick!
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 $3,000 (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.
“What stood out most was Matt’s unique ability to captivate students with his powerful message while simultaneously keeping staff entertained and inspired.”
“The entire experience—from the group presentation to the scavenger hunt and the writing workshop—was clearly well-designed and highly engaging for students.”