For Schools & Libraries

Bring Bella's Journey to your students

A joyful, interactive read-aloud that brings together literacy, science, and social-emotional learning.

Author visits are designed for Pre-K through 2nd grade and can be adapted through 3rd grade.

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Full-Day Author Visit

$500

Up to 4 grade-level sessions

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Half-Day Author Visit

$300

Up to 2 grade-level sessions

Every session includes

  • Interactive reading of Bella's Journey
  • Butterfly activity tied to the story
  • Discussion of courage, change, and self-worth
  • Student Q&A
  • Book signing, so students take home a signed copy

Prefer to spend your budget on books?

Your author visit can be free with a qualifying school book order. Instead of paying a presentation fee, your school can put that budget toward books your students get to keep.

Free Half-Day Visit 15 hardcovers or 30 paperbacks
Free Full-Day Visit 25 hardcovers or 50 paperbacks

Visit details

GradesPre-K to 2nd, adaptable through 3rd
Session lengthAbout 45 minutes
Full dayUp to 4 sessions
Half dayUp to 2 sessions
Group sizeGrade-level assemblies welcome
TravelSan Antonio, Austin, and surrounding areas
Lead timeTwo weeks preferred
SpaceClassroom, library, or cafeteria
Farther awayVirtual visits available
Purchase orders and school checks are welcome. A W-9 is available upon request, and district vendor registration, visitor requirements, and volunteer screening can be completed before the visit.

School & Bulk Orders

Signed books for your classroom, campus, or event

Direct orders are available for classrooms, school libraries, book fairs, literacy nights, student pre-orders, and special events.

OrderHardcoverPaperback
Individual student pre-orders$20$12
10 to 30 copies$18 each$10 each
31+ copies$16 each$8 each

Every school or district copy ordered directly is personally signed by Victoria. Local delivery or pickup is available in San Antonio.

Classroom Kit

$40

A signed hardcover copy of Bella's Journey plus the complete activity and lesson set.

How to order

Email hello@journeywithbella.org with:

  • Hardcover or paperback
  • Number of copies
  • Requested delivery date
  • School or organization name
  • Personalized signing names, if desired

Schools may pay by purchase order or school check, and a W-9 is available upon request. Running a student pre-order? A printable family order form is available.