The process varies. All authors on this page have E-mail capabilities on their web sites and welcome inquiries. A. Most are willing to travel great distances in order to visit schools. A. Fees vary and usually depend upon details of the visit. Many authors must take into consideration that they are missing work to speak, and most expect travel expenses in addition to their speaking fee.
Authors are happy to quote fees when asked.
The single most important thing is to prepare the students. Students who have heard or read the author's books will be eager to meet and question their visitor. Art activities pertaining to the books also increase the interest and excitement of students. In general, the more preparation teachers do with their classes, the more successful the visit will be. Author visits are generally expensive, and preparing students well gives you the best return on your investment.