BRING A STORY TO LIFE
Invite Dawn to Visit
Interactive author visits that bring together stories, family,
nature, history—and a little bit of wonder.
What an Author Visit Can Include
Each visit can be tailored to the age of the children and the interests of your group.
STORY
Interactive Book Reading
An engaging reading of Climbing the Family Tree, with children invited to listen, wonder, notice, and participate along the way.
DISCOVER
Family, Nature & History
Explore the real Southern Magnolia behind the story, family connections, genealogy, and the little discoveries that can lead to big stories.
CREATE
Hands-On Activities
Depending on the group, a visit may include a simple craft, family-tree activity, nature exploration, or a special activity for children and their grown-ups.
A VERY SPECIAL OPTION
Take the Story to the Tree
Groups may also arrange a special field trip to visit the real Southern Magnolia that inspired Climbing the Family Tree—giving children the opportunity to stand beneath its branches and experience the setting behind the story for themselves.
PERFECT FOR
Stories Are Better When We Share Them
Author visits can be adapted for different ages, settings, and groups—from a classroom full of
curious children to generations of a family discovering their own story together.
Schools & Classrooms • Libraries • Homeschool Groups • Bookstores
Garden Clubs • Genealogy & Family Groups • Community Events
Visits may be designed for children, adults, or intergenerational groups.
A VISIT IN ACTION
Stories, Wonder & Discovery
From listening to the story to discovering the real history, nature, and family connections behind it, an author visit becomes an experience children can step into. Questions, laughter, participation, and hands-on discovery help bring the pages of Climbing the Family Tree to life.
Every visit is a little different—
because every group brings its
own curiosity to the story.
