Currently booking events and appearances from January 2009 onwards. The fees listed below are negotiable, depending on the particular situation of the school or library. Significant discounts are available for schools or classrooms enrolling a large number of immigrant children, for example, or for libraries serving low-income communities.

Any expenses for transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the host unless otherwise agreed. Please click here to find out more about the author. To discuss the possibilities or to book a date, send an email here.

Within driving distance from Boston, MA:

• Full day (3 classroom presentations, assemblies, or writing workshops) -- $1500
• Half day (2 classroom presentations, assemblies, or writing workshops) -- $1000
• One assembly, presentation or writing workshop -- $500
• One presentation plus informal time with students or faculty (up to 90 minutes) -- $700
• Public library presentation -- $450
• One public library presentation plus informal time (up to 90 minutes) -- $600
• Plenary/Keynote for Adults -- negotiable
• Workshop for Educators -- $1000

Other location:

• Full day requiring overnight stay (3 classroom presentations) -- $2000 plus expenses
• Plenary/Keynote/Workshop (1 large group presentation) -- Let's talk
• Virtual Author Visit to your venue via my Mac -- Quite possible, just ask
• Multiple days -- Share costs with other organizations in your area and get Boston rates.

Links and Downloads

Best Books Between Cultures (.doc file)

Arab Children's Literature (.pdf file)

Magic Carpet (.pdf file from Teaching Tolerance) by Mitali Perkins

Fusion Stories
10 New Books For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May 2008

A Note To Young Immigrants by Mitali Perkins

No Place Like Home: Books Can Create A Strong Sense of Place
(SLJ's Curriculum Connections) by Mitali Perkins

Q&A about writing Rickshaw Girl (.pdf file)

Classroom Discussion Guide for Rickshaw Girl (.pdf file)

Mitali Perkins' Bio (.doc file)

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