Now Booking · Earth Day 2026

School Visits & Events

Bringing the ocean into classrooms — and children to the page.

In Partnership with the Plastic Ocean Project

Resources for Educators

School Visit Flyer

Download and take to your school for approval. Includes visit formats, grade levels, and everything your administrator needs.

↓ Download Flyer

Coral Bleaching Coloring Sheet

Free continued learning resource for the classroom. Perfect for K–5 science lessons on ocean conservation and coral reef health.

↓ Download Coloring Sheet

Speaking & Appearances

2026 Events

Earlier This Year

Feb 4

World Read Aloud Day

Virtual

Feb 5–8

Creative Writing Workshop

Tucson, AZ

Feb 16

Publishing Webinar

Virtual

March

Book Signing

Sarasota, FL

Mar 18

Podcast — Grounded in Maine

Virtual

Mar 20

March on With Mentor Texts

Virtual

Apr 1

Children's Book Intl Awards

+ Green Earth Short List · KidLit Grove Feature

Coming Up

Apr 15

Creative Learning Center Visit(s)

Richmond, VA

Apr 22

Earth Day

Green Earth Book Award Announced

The Ocean Protectors longlisted

Barnes & Noble Storytime Author

Short Pump, VA

April

Plastic Ocean Project Gala

Wilmington, NC

May 13

Go Nuts for Reading

Flying Squirrels · CarMax Park, Richmond, VA

Jul 2

Keynote — 250th Celebration of the USA

Historical Society of Topsail Island, NC

Sep 16

Book Party

Richmond, VA

Nov 19–22

NCTE with Plastic Ocean Project

Philadelphia, PA

Schedule a School Visit

What to Expect

Every Visit Is an Adventure

Interactive Read-Aloud

Live Q&A and immersive storytelling engagement for every grade. Students meet the ocean through the page.

Conservation Curriculum

Aligned to science and literacy standards for grades K–5. Coral reefs, ocean plastics, and why it all matters.

Author Workshop

Students discover the writing process and begin crafting their own stories. The ocean is just the beginning.

Available in-person and virtually — schools, libraries, and book festivals nationwide.

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From the Classroom

Past Visits & Keynotes

Schools, Festivals & Organizations

Collegiate School

Richmond, VA

St. Catherine's School

Richmond, VA

Zervas Elementary

Newton, MA

The Buckley School

New York City, NY

Good Shepherd Episcopal School

Richmond, VA

St. Mary's School

Richmond, VA

Girl Scouts of Virginia

Virginia

Richmond Book Festival

Richmond, VA

NCTE National Convention

Denver, CO

John B. Cary Elementary School

Richmond, VA

Tuckahoe Elementary School

Richmond, VA

Creative Learning Center

Richmond, VA

Saxon Shoes

Richmond, VA

The Very Airy Library

Atlanta, GA

Tuckahoe Library

Henrico, VA

AALA

New York City, NY

ALA

National

SCBWI

National

Writing Workshops

Kona, Hawaii

BBGB Bookstore

Richmond, VA

Barnes & Noble Bookstore

Short Pump, VA

Parnassus Books

Nashville, TN

Book1

Sarasota, FL

Maritime Museum

Annapolis, MD

Figure 8 Island Yacht Club

Wilmington, NC

Palmetto State Literary Association

Hilton Head Island, SC

Richmond Water

Richmond, VA

+ many more schools, libraries, and community organizations across the US.

What Educators Say

From the Classroom

"Blair's enthusiasm naturally created a fun atmosphere where students felt safe to challenge themselves and learn new skills. I have had the joy of watching students from across the world be inspired by Blair to follow their passions."

Pippa Howarth

Technical Advisor · ITOPF | Board of Governors, Canford School

"Blair's books open up real conversations in the classroom about the ocean, plastic pollution, and what kids can actually do. The read-aloud keeps everyone engaged — and the kids want to take action when it's over."

Elementary Educator

K–3 Teacher · Virginia

"Our students were completely captivated. Blair connects with kids in a way that feels genuine — she makes them feel like their voice matters. The conservation message landed beautifully and the questions afterward were incredible."

School Librarian

Elementary School · North Carolina

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Press & Media

Publicist

Kristina Pisciotta

KP Publicity

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Literary

Literary Agent

Andie Smith

Creative Media Agency

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