Authors Who Skype with Classes and Book Clubs for Free

Resources

50 Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom:

http://edudemic.com/2012/08/skype-in-classroom/

Authors who Skype with Classes and Book Clubs for Free

http://www.katemessner.com/authors-who-skype-with-classes-book-clubs-for-free/

Author and junior high teacher Kate Messner is a fantastic resource for both reading and writing ideas and Skype visits. This page lists authors who are willing to do a 20 minute Skype visit for free (longer visits could be done for a small fee). The authors are broken up by age group appeal.

Skype an Author Network

http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com/

This resource features a Skype author directory. Each author is linked to a page in which the author webpage, genre, presentation possibilities, audience and availability are displayed. Skyping success stories + recaps are also provided.

Author Skype Tour

http://authorskypetour.livejournal.com/

This resource highlights different authors who are hosting virtual “tours” for their books. Authors featured on this site do not require that students have already read their books but can talk about a variety of reading and writing topics.

Skype’s Not Just for Grownups Anymore!

http://www.jenmaschari.com/?p=161

Reach a Reader Resources

http://www.reachareader.org/schools.html#virtual

These authors are willing to participate in 20-minute Skype visits free of charge. Many also offer more in-depth virtual visits for a fee.

Elementary, Picture books

Brian Anderson Peter Reynolds Gwendolyn Zepeda Susan Taylor Brown

Laurel Snyder Katie Davis Melissa Stewart Kirby Larson

Tanya Lee Stone Suzanne Williams Cynthia Leitich-Smith

Middle grades (ages 8-12)

R.J. Anderson Dotti Enderie Sarah Prineas Mitali Perkins

Julie Berry Donna Gephart Kurtis Scaletta Sarah Beth Durst

Susan Taylor Brown Kirby Larson Joni Sensei Kate Messner

Tim Byrd Irene Latham Laurel Snyder Erin Dionne

Patrick Carman Cynthea Liu Tanya Lee Stone Tracie Vaughn Zimmer

Katie Davis Nan Marino Suzanne Williams Leslie Margolis

Julia DeVillers

YA authors

Ann Angel Crissa-Jean Chappell Cheryl Renee Herbsman Katie MacAlister

Cyn Balog Megan Crews Deborah Heillgman Sarah Maclean

Tracey Baptiste Sarah Beth Durst Jo Knowles Lisa Mantchev

Lauren Bjorkman Megan Frazer Daniel Kraus Leslie Margolis

Leigh Brescia Linda Gerber Cynthia Liu Neesha Meminger

Sarah Rees Brennan Brendan Halpin Eric Luper Greg Neri

Jennifer Brown S.A. Harazin Jennifer Jabaley Carrie Ryan

Jessica Burkhart Dorothy Hearst Maureen Johnson Lisa Schroeder

Sydney Salter Kristina Springer Tanya Lee Stone Melissa Walker

Tanya Lee Stone Kurtis Scaletta Brian Anderson