School Visits With Ellen Potter
Ellen sparks kids’ love of reading and writing with her captivating, interactive school visits!
An all-day visit begins with a lively 40-minute, all-school presentation where students discover how writers find and develop their ideas, create characters that leap off the page, and harness a writer’s greatest superpower—revision. The presentation wraps up with an engaging Q&A, giving students a chance to ask their own questions about writing and the creative process.
After the presentation, Ellen leads 3–4 fun, hands-on writing workshops with smaller groups. These sessions are designed to ignite students’ natural creativity, helping them explore their imaginations and begin crafting stories of their own. For younger grades, Ellen can also include an interactive read-aloud experience.
Ellen is also available for Virtual School Visits, bringing the same dynamic energy and creative inspiration to classrooms anywhere.
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Testimonials
“Ellen was charismatic, knowledgeable, and engaging during every moment of her visit. The joy in the room was palpable, and students of all ages walked away eager to keep writing. Having Ellen Potter on campus was a truly remarkable experience and I hope we can have her back to our school, again! “
-Katie Rasmussen, Director of Studies, Browne Academy
“Ellen’s genuine conversations with the students made them all feel valued and special. It was engaging, collaborative, and tons of FUN! Ellen has a remarkable way of inspiring young readers with tips and tricks to continue their love and appreciation for literature. ”
- Casey Strathmeyer, Downington School District, PA
“After Ellen’s Zoom, students that did not normally like to write could not put their pencil down. They were so inspired to write stories and it has continued through the rest of the school year. They now LOVE creative writing time!!!!”
-Stacee Proper, Jackson Charter School
"We invited our students who have more severe learning challenges to the presentation, and that teacher let us know that one boy wrote more than he has in a long time!" —Bonnie Spring
"I love Ellen’s excitement and passion! Even my reluctant writers were inspired and excited!"
— Meghan Thompson
“Ellen Potter's author visit was fantastic fun, appealed to kids and adults and was so lively. Ellen's style is so engaging that the kids were on the edge of their seats waiting for what she would do and say next. Classroom teachers told me after the visit that they couldn't wait to try some of her writing techniques that Ellen shared when they teach writing in their classrooms.”
—Maureen Gilroy, Fall Creek Elementary School Ithaca, NY
Ellen Potter has honestly been the best author visit I have ever had! She was easy to work with from booking, planning, and organizing to the day of event. The students were engaged in all presentations and administration still remembers her writing activity workshops with fondness. She was a joy to work with.
—Aja Hahn, District Library Media Specialist, Weedsport Elementary, Weedesport, NY
"Ellen Potter's visit was an inspiring and engaging for our students, as they not only gained valuable insights about being an author during her talk but also had the opportunity to develop their own creative skills in the writing workshop. It sparked a newfound enthusiasm for storytelling and writing, leaving students feeling motivated and excited to create!”
—Bridget Murray, Teacher, Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School
"My students absolutely loved Ellen’s presentation. The students were beyond excited to continue the writing that they began in class with her! Thank you just doesn't seem enough.”—Suzanne Fernandez
"My students were abuzz with excitement . . . I heard things like, "I am so excited to continue writing" and this was from a reluctant writer in my class. I think my students could have spent the whole day listening and interacting with her.”
—Christina Cooper
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