Looking for an author visit that gets kids charged up about reading and writing?

Overview: 
​Teko’s lively, interactive presentation features a fun and inspiring message about the importance of being inventive, determined, and hard-working as a beaver. His presentation will engage students and get them excited about reading and writing. Teko will also introduce students to his creative processes of writing, developing characters, and coming up with story ideas.​

Presentations are 45 minutes:
  • Up to 3 presentations per day (maximum)
  • Suggested Grades: 3rd-5th
  • 30-minute Powerpoint with photos, graphics, and videos
  • 15 minute Q&A with students and teachers

​Elements of the presentation:
  • What Teko does as a graphic designer
  • Why he wanted to become a children’s author
  • The inspiration for "Bronson Beaver Builds a Robot"
  • Fun facts about real beavers
  • His process for writing and designing books

Testimonial

"Teko Bernard knows how to connect to kids. He presented to some of our youngest and toughest students, and all students were completely engaged and inspired to learn more. His presentation was insightful, educational, and relatable. At the end of the day, students were showing me their plans to become authors and were writing down ideas that inspired them to write. They left his presentation with excitement about reading and writing.  He was thoughtful and brought posters for our students, to their great delight. We are so happy he came to our school, and we are anxiously awaiting for his next book in the Bronson Beaver Series." 

Rachel Dial, Librarian
 Auburn Elementary

About the Author

Teko Bernard writes middle-grade chapter books for boys and girls that inspire, entertain, and inform while exploring themes of courage, family, friendship, imagination, and responsibility.

Teko is the author of BRONSON BEAVER BUILDS A ROBOT, BERNARD JONES IS GOING PLACES, ELITE SQUAD, and THE HOOP KID FROM ELMDALE PARK.

Teko is also a seasoned graphic designer with over 25 years of marketing and branding design experience. Before following his passion for writing and designing children’s books, he created licensed apparel, logo identities, and marketing graphics for well-known brands like ESPN, X GAMES, and dozens of NCAA sports teams and events.

Fees & Expenses

In-Person Visit

Based on driving distance from Overland Park, KS to the school building.

Within 100 miles 
  • $750 per day 
100 - 200 miles
  • $1,000 per day + Hotel for one night
200-250 miles
  • $1,250 per day + Hotel for one night
Over 250 miles (Requiring air travel)
  • $1,500 per day + Hotel for one night
  • Airfare from Kansas City, MO
  • Ground transportation

Virtual Visit

Cost:
  • $250 per presentation.
  • $750 for full day (3 presentations)
  • $150 per 30-minute Q&A
  • Number of students: up to 100
  • ​Zoom or Google Meet
  • School will “host” the virtual visit
  • Must be moderated by an adult
  • You receive a contract and invoice prior to the scheduled visit
  • Payment is due within 1 week following the virtual visit
  • No recording of presentations

Here is a great turn-key fundraising program to help offset the fee!

The pancake breakfast fundraiser is an excellent way to raise funds for your school while also bringing members of your organization and the community together in a social setting. And while many community members have gathered, it’s a perfect time to host a silent auction and/or a fundraising raffle!
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