Marie is available for virtual author visits and to speak in person at schools, libraries, bookstores, conferences, book festivals, professional development workshops, and more. 

Marie is a credentialed teacher and an ESL specialist with a master’s in education. She has taught in public, private, and homeschool settings.

Marie loves creating and presenting interactive lessons that engage diverse learners!

Topics include:

• Diversity and school integration 
• Hands-on art and cross-curricular literature lessons
• How to write a picture book
• How to write and research a picture book biography
• Integrating and teaching Asian American history across the curriculum
• Read aloud with interactive group activity (e.g., school assembly)
• Using diverse picture books to process trauma and for social emotional learning
• Writing workshop (all grade levels)

Marie can customize her presentation for the specific needs of your organization.

Please fill out the form below if you would like to request an author visit.