School Author Visits

Helping and engaging students in discussion and activities centered around creativity, courage, and knowing their true intrinsic worth.

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What We Offer

Through interactive author visits using storytelling, illustration demos, and live discussion, I help students explore creativity in a way that is engaging, encouraging, and authentic to them. My goal is to empower kids of all ages to know their true intrinsic worth and embrace their innate creative storytelling abilities.

  • Interactive readings of my children’s book, “Is My Mane Too Fluffy?”, that instill creativity, courage, and confidence.

  • Students get a behind-the-scenes look at how characters, stories, and illustrations are created, from rough sketches to finished pages!

  • Conversations and activities centered around creativity, courage, identity, and using your gifts with purpose.

  • Students can ask questions about writing, illustrating, publishing books, creativity, entrepreneurship, and pursuing ideas.

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Aubrey Kruse, Author & Illustrator of, “Is My Mane Too Fluffy?”

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“Aubrey Kruse connected with our students in such a meaningful way! She tailored her presentations for K–2 and 3rd–6th graders, engaging students in the illustrating process while reminding them that, just like their unique drawings and the animals in her book, each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made.”

— Dayspring Christian Academy

Visit Topics Can Include…

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The Process

The process of writing and illustrating a children’s book and steps that students can take now to bring your ideas to life.

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Creativity

Explore how creativity helps us communicate, connect, and embrace our imagination.

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Storytelling

Discover storytelling as a superpower that allows students to open doors to deeper conversations.

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Finding Your Voice

Students can participate in activities that allow them to explore their unique voice and embrace that it needs to be shared.

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Featured Book: “Is My Mane Too Fluffy?”

“Is My Mane Too Fluffy?” Is a heartwarming, faith-filled children’s book that helps kids discover their true intrinsic worth through who God made them to be.

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“Our students were captivated by Aubrey’s illustrations. Her visit left a lasting impression on our students. We cannot recommend her school visits highly enough!”

— First Lutheran School
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I'd love to visit your school or organization!

Author visits are available in-person and virtually depending on location and scheduling.

My visits are primarily virtual. I am based in Northern Colorado and can travel to the surrounding areas for in-person visits.

To inquire about availability, pricing, or customizing a visit for your students, please fill out the attached form.