Visit Options
Virtual Visit:
1/2 hr- $50
Use technology to bring Marissa into your classroom for a reading, interview, or discussion!
Classroom/Small Group Visit-
1/2 hr- $150
Treat your students to a face to face visit to read, discuss Grit or the writing process, or interview the author!
*May be subject to travel fees- adjusted for multiple classroom bookings.
Large Group Assembly-
1 hr (Two 1/2 hr assemblies)- $300
Ignite excitement in your entire student body by bringing Marissa in for a whole school presentation!
*May be subject to travel fees- adjusted for multiple area bookings.



- An introduction into the life of a working artist
- A reading of the book Get that GRIT!
- A breakdown of the writing and illustrating process
- A fun and inspirational discussion on the application of GRIT in our own lives!
- Connection and challenge
What you can expect:
Schedule an Author Visit


Schedule an Author Visit!
- An introduction into the life of a working artist
- A reading of the book Get that GRIT!
- A breakdown of the writing and illustrating process
- A fun and inspirational discussion on the application of GRIT in our own lives!
- Connection and challenge
What you can expect:
- An introduction into the life of a working artist
- A reading of the book Get that GRIT!
- A breakdown of the writing and illustrating process
- A fun and inspirational discussion on the application of GRIT in our own lives!
- Connection and challenge

Our school LOVED having Marissa Tawney Thaler visit during March is Reading Month! She was so engaging with our students, inspired them and taught an important lesson about perseverance!
-Bethany
Elementary Library Specialist
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-Bethany
Elementary Library Specialist
-Bethany
Elementary Library Specialist
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