Schools quite often ask me "How can we prepare for your visit?" or "Do you need anything special?" Here are a few things that will help you prepare for my visit to your school.

• I have a full display of illustration samples, books, and original paintings to show the students, so two tables approx. 2 ft x 4 ft and a chair (although I rarely sit!) are greatly appreciated. Setup prior to arrival is most helpful.
• A whiteboard with erasable whiteboard pens or chalkboard with chalk are helpful for my presentations. If your school does not have this available please let me know in advance and I can supply my own whiteboard.
• A cup of water or bottle of water is greatly appreciated. I quite often bring my own, however, it is always nice to have a little extra after talking for long periods of time.
• If your school is planning for a workshop, please have an area set up with desks and chairs with no more than 4 students per table. Each student will require a pencil, eraser, colouring tools (ie:pencil crayons, wax crayons, pastels, watercolour paints)and 4 sheets of blank white paper (8 1/2 x 11 or 11 x 14 ). (See Teachable Topics)
• Because I hand out stickers and colouring sheets to the students, a class size list is helpful prior to my arrival. Additionally a time schedule is also appreciated with the various grade levels listed. This can be emailed to info@diannabonder.com .
• If your school would like to order books and have them signed during my visit, please contact me at 1-877-525-7519 or email info@diannabonder.com to order your books prior to my arrival. I would be more than happy to bring them with me and sign them at the end of the day. Additionally, I would be more than happy to sign any books that are already in your school library.
• Last but not least, have your creative caps on and plan for a day of fun and excitement!