Virtual author visits:

• Mini visit - 30 minutes for reading aloud and a Q&A: $150

• 50 minute virtual presentation and Q&A $350

• Free 15 min Q&A for classes who have read my book & have questions

Norhwest Ohio visits:

•  One hour read aloud (optional) plus presentation at mosques, community centers, schools: $250

• One hour talk to adults on various topics: writing children’s books, diversity in children’s literature, my experience in the publishing world, teaching Arab and Muslim children, and other topics: $350

• 45 minute homeschooling visits & small group read aloud plus Q&A: $200

School Author Visits (Ohio or S.E. Michigan):

• Half day author visit (2-3 presentations): $500*

• Full day author visit (3-4 presentations): $1200*

  *Plus commute if outside of Toledo

  Library visits:

• One hour read aloud and presentation: $550

• One hour read aloud and crafts/activities $550

  Colleges:

• One hour virtual visits for college students $450

(Prices negotiable based on budgets, especially title one schools, just get in touch to discuss.)

For grant opportunities to help fund author visits check out this great resource: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fbyW3BCJUie-HnxOwlZMdE38H3Db3gUdIJCwS5b8WW0/edit?tab=t.0

Speech policy:

By inviting me to speak about book banning or censorship, you are agreeing to allow me to discuss and accurately represent the issue and my experiences. As an advocate for the freedom to read and against book banning and an educator, I will always use appropriate wording for the age groups attending. Please do not ask me to limit my speech or to avoid mentioning “controversial” topics or specific aspects of the ideological basis for censorship. I know how it feels to erase certain groups of people, and I will not accept dehumanization of groups of people by not having the freedom to discuss real life censorship. If you’d like to discuss further or have specific questions regarding this, please get in touch when inquiring about author visits. If I am asked to censor myself right before the start of the event or the day before, I have the right to step aside from the event and receive half of the agreed payment.

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Bio:

Aya Khalil, M.Ed, is an award-winning author, educator, freelance journalist and part- time librarian. Her work has been published in The Huffington Post, Toledo Area Parent, Post & Courier, Motherly and more.

Her books have been featured in Oprah Daily, USA Today and Book Riot. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and communication from the University of Toledo and a master’s in education from the College of Charleston.