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Educator Resources

School Visit Info

Bringing Dragons to the Classroom

Bringing Dragons to the Classroom

Doing author visits and speaking to students is one of my favorite parts of my job! Click here to learn how to book me in 2025/2026 - in person or virtually. 

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Bringing Dragons to the Classroom

Bringing Dragons to the Classroom

Bringing Dragons to the Classroom

Videos, deleted scenes, creative writing prompts, quizzes, downloadable certificates, and even a Team Dragon Spirit Week guide. Whether you're prepping for an author visit or just want to tie dragons into your curriculum, these resources are free to use and a lot of fun! Great for home schoolers as well. 

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Contact Mari

Bringing Dragons to the Classroom

Contact Mari

If you're ready to reach out to schedule a visit or just want more information (or want to say hi!) I'm ready for you!

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All About Author Visits

    Author Visits FAQ

    Introduction

    ​I am an experienced, accomplished school speaker who spoke to over 75 elementary and middle grade schools this past year and would love to come present to your students. I can do large presentations for the entire student body, classes by grade, or smaller groups -- even book club or writing club visits. I also offer Zoom visits! 

    My Presentations

    ​My presentations are perfect for students 3rd - 8th grade and are educational, motivational, and entertaining. I illustrate the importance having of a growth mindset and how short-term "failure" is an important first step to long-term success. I talk about rejection, revision, and not giving up. Starting with personal pictures and stories from my own childhood and journey as an author and ending by revealing a sneak peek behind the publishing curtain, I draw the students in, making them laugh, but also making them think. ​​

    How to Find out More

    You can find my school visit flyer here. Rates available on request. Please contact my booking agent Carole at Authors and Moreat: carole@authorsandmore.com and cc: me at mari@marimancusi.com. ​

    Dragons in the Classroom!

    Host a Dragon Spirit Week!

    Host a Dragon Spirit Week!

    Host a Dragon Spirit Week!

    Some fun ideas to help you host your own Team Dragon Spirit Week 

    Classroom Activities

    Host a Dragon Spirit Week!

    Host a Dragon Spirit Week!

    Let's get creative! Downloadable worksheets to inspire reading, writing, and thinking. Plus discussion guides, word searches and more. 

    Author Videos

    Host a Dragon Spirit Week!

    Deleted Scenes

    Watch book trailers, first chapter read-aloud and book talks from Mari to get the kids excited about the books. 

    Deleted Scenes

    Official Team Dragon printable certificate

    Deleted Scenes

    Read the "LOST ASHA CHAPTERS" deleted scenes and discuss with your kids about how books must be edited before publication. 

    Printable Bookmarks

    Official Team Dragon printable certificate

    Official Team Dragon printable certificate

    Encourage your readers with these fun downloadable dragon themed bookmarks. 

    Official Team Dragon printable certificate

    Official Team Dragon printable certificate

    Official Team Dragon printable certificate

    Award your readers with this printable certificate that awards them official membership into TEAM DRAGON. 

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