Writers & Artists Across the Country

WAAC is a consortium of children’s book industry professionals building a nationwide network to facilitate author and artist visits in underserved K-12 schools

[Writers & Artists Across the Country @WAACvisits]

“In a perfect world, all schools would be able to host authors and other creative artists. Luckily, our less-than-perfect world has organizations like WAAC that make this possible throughout the community.” - @erinentrada

[Writers & Artists Across the Country @WAACvisits]

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and book-filled holiday season!

What's our resolution for 2024? To keep coloring in our map by bringing author and artist visits to more students across the county.

Help us with our mission: https://t.co/CLSX1Y5UA4

[Writers & Artists Across the Country @WAACvisits]

2 weeks
17 Title 1 schools
2,700+ students getting a free book

That’s the math on @MaliaMaunakea tour of Hawai’i, but the impact she had on the students she visited is unquantifiable.

A huge thank you to @diversebooks & our sponsors @esteelauderco & Ruby & Hart Foundation

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Some incredible moments from the first half of @MaliaMaunakea's school visit tour in Hawai'i!

Support this tour & Native Hawaiian students here: https://t.co/rkfbDfWfJO

[E Train Talks Books @ETrainsWorld]

I'm proud to share my newest #interview with the absolutely wonderful #author @MaliaMaunakea! When I first #read Malia's mythological adventure debut, LEI AND THE FIRE GODESS, I was captivated & devoured it in one sitting! I didn't know at the time that Malia is also a champion of #kindness! 🌺https://t.co/yplR9kwpW4
Malia helped organize a #kindness team that helped raise nearly $200,000 for #BooksforMaui. That makes Malia a hero in my book! Watch our talk & be inspired!
https://t.co/yplR9kwpW4

#NewEpisode #TEACHers
@diversebooks @penguinkids @TheRock #mythology #Maui #Hawaii #booklovers

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A huge thank you to author @kwientge for an amazing visit at Matheny-Withrow Elementary!

"Our students loved it and they absolutely adore Kristi! We are so grateful!" - Julie Hoffman, EdD

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[Leihōkū Social Media @LeihokuES]

Author @MaliaMaunakea visited our grade 4, 5, and 6 students to share her book «Lei and the Fire Goddess».

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Kicking off TODAY! @MaliaMaunakea is traveling across Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island to meet 2700+ students & give them all a FREE BOOK! 📚

Thanks to our partner @diversebooks and support from Estée Lauder Companies + The Ruby & Hart Foundation 💙

[Malia Maunakea @MaliaMaunakea]

As someone who attended a Title 1 school and went into book fairs and drooled but could never afford, this means so much to me (and my elementary school is on the list of places I'm visiting!)
We are still fundraising. Info on how you can support Native Hawaiian students in bio!

[Malia Maunakea @MaliaMaunakea]

In the coming days/weeks I'll post more details about which schools I'm visiting. I still have a couple of slots open for non-Title 1 schools. If your school is interested please DM me or contact me through my website. (2/3)

[Writers & Artists Across the Country @WAACvisits]

So excited to be able to provide a free book for EVERY STUDENT on @MaliaMaunakea's tour 📚💙🧡

[Malia Maunakea @MaliaMaunakea]

I am thrilled to share...LEI IS GOING TO HAWAI'I!!!!
This September I am visiting 17 Title 1 (low income) schools across Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island to meet with over 2700 students and....
and...
GIVE THEM ALL A FREE BOOK! (1/3)

[Writers & Artists Across the Country @WAACvisits]

What's so funny? Mayra Cuevas clearly brought the house down in Richmond, CA last month. Thank you so much, Mayra, for sharing DOES MY BODY OFFEND YOU at Summit!

[AnOpenBookFoundation @AOBFound]

So grateful to the talented @GetFreeAlexaP for spending Friday at @GoDCPhelpsHS & @DunbarHSDC. She shared poetry, wisdom, & enthusiasm w future creators. She shared her new book REMEDIES FOR DISAPPEARING (@haymarketbooks). Tx to @WAACvisits for supporting her incredible talent.

[AnOpenBookFoundation @AOBFound]

Today was a special day. We spent it with @comfortzne1 at @KetchamES & @dcpsimon for her gorgeous book A FLAG FOR JUNETEENTH (@HolidayHouseBks). Grateful to our school, artist, publisher partners and especially @WAACvisits.

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"I knew from the onset that I had to deliver not only the power of words, but speak to how these stories come from my life, my own journey as a kid in a refugee camp, a poor child in America with hopes and dreams." - @kaokaliayang

[Writers & Artists Across the Country @WAACvisits]

WAAC is only able to do its work because of incredible teachers, administrators, librarians, and support staff who welcome our authors and illustrators into their schools. Thank you, educators and school staff!

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Today, June 12th, is the four-year-mark since Ruby and Hart were taken from us by a drunk driver. Please help us make something optimistic, long-lasting, and hopeful in honor of their vibrant lives by making a donation to the The Ruby and Hart Foundation. https://t.co/6F2yb0hlsb

[Susie Ghahremani @boygirlparty]

I had a wonderful visit today with the bright and creative students at @FelicitaEUSD — We read and drew together, and my author visit was made possible thanks to @WAACvisits

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We're so thrilled to provide books for all the students at Gail Lerner's school visit last week! She's returning next month- with even more books- to speak to even more students! A school visit super star 💫

[Writers & Artists Across the Country @WAACvisits]

Five years ago, Veronica Roth visited L.A. with WAAC. Last week, she published her tenth book, Arch-Conspirator. 💫 📚 Congrats!!!