"Jennifer has a unique gift for connecting with young readers and writers... I would highly recommend Jennifer Hayes to any school looking to inspire and motivate young authors!"
-Cindy Dubin, Innovation Media Specialist

School Visits

Jennifer with second grade studants at Lone Mountain Elementary

Now scheduling Illinois school visits for fall 2025!

Visits are best suited for students in grades 1-5 and include a chapter reading, Q & A session, and interactive fairy tale fun! 

Best of all, visits are absolutely free (up to two grade-level visits; additional visits for a nominal charge) and include an opportunity for your students to pre-order books at a special student price (no minimum order necessary, but schools with a minimum of 25 orders will receive a complimentary series set for their library!).

But first, a little more about me…

  • I was born and raised in Illinois.
  • I attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating with a B.S. in Elementary Education with a concentration in Music and Language Arts.
  • I taught music in grades K-8 before staying home with my daughter, Emma.
  • I co-authored and was awarded a district-wide grant for materials to teach phonics and literature through music.
  • You will often find me in the children’s book section of any local bookstore.
  • I love baking pinkerdoodles. And eating them.

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Reach out with any questions or to schedule your visit today!

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