school visits

Are you a teacher or media specialist in Central Florida?

I’m currently scheduling author visits for the 2025-2026 school year. All presentations are suited for students in grades two and three and take 45 minutes. Each program explores a theme from one of my three books. When scheduling your author visit, you can choose which presentation fits your students’ interest. I am a retired educator, who is Addition approved, and a registered vendor with OCPS.

Buddy the Beagle on Blueberry Street

Buddy the beagle experiences an accident that leaves him unable to walk. Student volunteers will participate in an activity that teaches the importance of persevering when facing a physical challenge. The author visit includes:

  • How authors get their ideas.
  • How authors develop ideas into a story.
  • Dog Trivia
  • Author Q and A

Return to Blueberry Street

Buddy leads his canine companions on a mission to track down the bandit who is stealing their dog treats. Students will play a game which involves problem solving by gathering clues through observation. The author visit includes:

  • How authors get their ideas
  • How authors develop ideas into a story.
  • Dog Trivia
  • Author Q and A

Truckload of Trouble

When Buddy’s owner takes in a stray Australian cattle dog, the family’s world turns upside down. In this presentation the students learn that combining two different materials can produce a better product and demonstrates that friendship is possible between different breeds of dogs who have dissimilar backgrounds. The author visit includes:

  • How authors get their ideas.
  • How authors develop ideas into a story.
  • Dog Trivia
  • Author Q and A

If you are interested in scheduling an author visit please leave your information here and I will be glad to connect with you. My regular fee for a half-day visit is $40.00.

All books are available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Schools may also order from me directly to acquire copies. The reading level for each title is second grade. Your students will love my Tails of Blueberry Street Series.

“Mrs. Burton inspired our students to keep reading and writing. Her presentation is an incredible experience!” —Natalie Scott, media specialist

“My third and fourth grade students were enamored by Debbie’s author talk and are requesting Buddy books in our school library.” —Dana Schmitt, media specialist, Southwood Elementary School Orlando, FL