In this Library Life episode, Chrissie is sharing 4 ways that authors Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser supercharge their school visits:

1. Make a pre-game video
2. Consider the endpapers of the visit
3. Play interactive drawing games
4. Share real-life artifacts from the creative life

Check out Chrissie's Substack post all about author visits, featuring her best tips and tricks for planning and hosting.

Check out Ben Clanton's work on his website.

Check out Andy Musser's work on his website.

In the PNW and want to learn more about Chrissie's favorite indie bookstore? Learn more about Island Books on their website (located in Mercer Island, WA).

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