Visits & Events

Middle School and Elementary School Author Visits

Have Miriam lead an engaging, fun workshop or discussion with your classroom students!

Miriam has been a substitute teacher in K-8 classrooms for almost ten years, so she’s comfortable interacting with kids she’s meeting for the first time.

She is also available to speak to adults—teachers, librarians or book groups.

In general, programs will last one hour including Q&A, plus time to sign books where applicable.

Author Visits Topic Ideas:

Miriam is an engaging, fun presenter and is flexible on topics. She can adapt to requests but here are a few options:

• “Pulling the Curtain Back” - Miriam’s writing journey and the story behind THE ZUZU SECRET. 

• “Creating Characters” - How to make them come alive and sound realistic.

• “Reading and Conversation” – An excerpt from the book followed by conversational Q&A 

• “Creative Writing Workshop” – Details TBD

Have a different idea for your classroom’s author visit? Please feel free to reach out!

Events in 2025 

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Order Classroom Copies of THE ZUZU SECRET:

Charlesbridge books can be ordered through Penguin Random House at 800-733-3000.

For more information and to book an in-person or virtual speaking engagement, please email Miriam at Miriam@MiriamChernick.com.