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School Presentations, Book Readings & Motivational Speaking*

*Andrea offers FREE 15 minute online book readings/virtual visits to any classroom/group who has purchased her books! Contact her for details and to set up your free session!

Andrea offers readings and workshops for school-age children/young adults. Presentations can be adjusted for curriculum, and talks on mental health and empowerment are available.

 

Andrea also offers motivational speaking, mental wellness workshops, and creativity coaching for individual adults as well as faith groups, writers groups, artist groups, and mental health awareness groups. 

Sessions can be done either in person, or online.

please click here to use the form provided on the contact page.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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Kelly St James
Librarian

“[Andrea] was very informative in explaining the process of book writing and illustrating. Her price was affordable and she was very accommodating to our needs. She allowed us to split her presentation time into two different sittings to accommodate our little ones….

I would highly recommend booking her as a feature author/illustrator. The presentation was both insightful and entertaining. We look forward to reading her next book and having her back for another visit….”

Mrs. Crocker
Unionville Montessori

The children and the teachers loved the program! I would love it if she could repeat this book next year! 

-The Nightingale's Song presentation

Tralee Reford
Teacher

Andrea Balsara did several excellent presentations at our school (3 presentations, to be specific; 1 for kinder to grade one, 1 for gr 2/3 classes and 1 for grade 4 and 5 classes…The focus was on DIVERSITY through the use of her excellent picture book, The Nightingale's Song, and other
resources, large visuals, props and guitar playing/songs.

I highly recommend Andrea as a presenter for other schools... Andrea is extremely talented and has written numerous books, including an excellent novel suitable for grade 7 and 8 levels and beyond. I personally read it, hence the recommendation, as it has strong direct and indirect
messages regarding diversity as well as historical references to past situations on our planet.

Joan Blackburn
Event Organizer

Andrea was a wonderful speaker at the ladies lunch at Kendal. Andrea reads her stories and brings them to life.

She shared her personal life story and how she draws from experiences for her writings …She was very interesting speaker.

Laura Hurtubise
Integrated Literacy Program Teacher

“Andrea’s arrival was highly anticipated by students and staff…and she did not disappoint! Her presentations were engaging and interactive with many interesting visual aids. Andrea’s stories about her family, her pets and her journey to becoming a published author and illustrator, helped the students realize that they can also be great writers…! Many students purchased one or more of Andrea’s books and she signed and personalized every one of them. Students were anxious to take them home to share with their families….”

Holly Earp
Grade 3/4 Teacher

Andrea has been a huge inspiration to my students and to me. Last school year I read Andrea’s book, “Greenbeard The Pirate Pig“ to my grade 3/4 class. The book was recommended by one of my students. This was just the beginning of what has turned out to be an amazing learning adventure for us! This year we were blessed with an opportunity to learn with and from Andrea through a virtual author visit. We were spoiled further with an illustrator lesson too!

 

Through these two videos we got a sneak peek into Andrea‘s creative world of being an author and illustrator. Andrea spoke directly to the kiddos explaining her process, experiences and her learning along the way, you could’ve heard a pin drop in my classroom-true engagement! Students have taken the learning from Andrea and have applied it to their writing and illustrations, even during free time! Andrea has become a mentor to many and has kindly been writing us back, answering our many wondering’s. We are so grateful for this amazing opportunity and I know this will be a highlight in my student’s memories for years to come. Thank you so much Andrea! We are truly grateful. 

Megan
Imagine In The Park

Andrea is a kind, loving individual that inspires everyone around her to use their imagination! While having the pleasure of working with her, her true colours came through. She works wonders with children, and helps them see the possibilities in the impossible. Something that looks so complex she has the art of breaking it down and while using her imagination building the picture to be even more complex than it started. She has a nurturing, calm approach while teaching with children and will accept anyone that shows interest with using their own imagination. You never really know what you are going to find outside in nature, however you won’t know until you start looking!

We cannot wait to work with Andrea again- thank you for everything you do! 

Jennifer Alls
Vice Principal and Teacher Librarian

“Ms. Balsara’s presentations were highly engaging and interactive. Students were captivated by her ability to bring her book’s characters to life…. The presentations included a strong message of child and youth empowerment and positive character attributes…. She seemed really able to reach students with her message of ‘never giving up,’ and to always use their imaginations…. Many students asked me when Ms. Balsara could come back again!”

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