The SCBWI Alaska Speaker Source

How Do I Bring An Author Or Illustrator To My Group or Classroom?
Anyone looking for speakers should contact the individuals privately to request references and to
discuss speaking arrangements and fees. Contact information is included with each speaker's listing.
Audience Levels - For your convenience, we have designated each speaker by the audience level they present to. Many authors and illustrators present to audience levels beyond the reader levels of their books.
  • P - Preschool
  • E - Elementary School (Grades K-4)
  • M - Middle School (Grades 5-7)
  • H - High School (Grades 8-12)
  • A - Adult/Professional Development

Profession Codes

Author

Illustrator

Author/Illustrator

Name
Audience Level
Hometown
Profession
Services Offered

Douglas DeVries

 E, M, H, A
Anchorage  
school visits, writer talks
Ann Dixon P, E, M, H, A
Willow
school visits, writer talks, writer workshops
Debby Dahl Edwardson P, E, M, H, A
Barrow
school visits, writer talks
Chrissy Fanslau P, E, M, H North Pole
school visits, illustrator talks,
artist in the school residencies
Audrey O. Leighton P, E, M, H
Wasilla
school visits, writer/ illustrator talks
Amy Meissner E, M
Anchorage
artist workshops, artist in the school residencies
Debbie S. Miller P, E, M, H, A
Fairbanks

school visits, writer talks,
teacher/librarian workshops

Chérie Stihler

 P, E, A
Fairbanks
school visits, writer talks,
teacher/librarian/writer workshops
Deb Vanasse E, M, H, A Anchorage
school visits, writer talks, writer workshops
Jen Funk Weber E,M,H,A Glacier View
school visits, writer talks, writer workshops,
teacher/librarian workshops
Evon Zerbetz E,M,H, A
Ketchikan
artist talks,
artist workshops for adults/children,
artist in the school residencies
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