School Visits

Rachel would love to visit your school! She offers both in-person and virtual visits for readers in grades 3 - 8, as well as events for older students or adults. Presentations are flexible and can be tailored to your students’ interests and school’s curriculum. There will always be plenty of time at the end of any presentation for a student Q & A. For rates and additional information, please get in touch.

  • Author Rachel Marsh visits with students at Cope Middle School in Bosier City, Louisiana.

    Cope Middle School

    Bosier City, LA

  • Author Rachel Marsh visits students at Tufts University in Boston, MA.

    Tufts University, Children's Literature Class

    Boston, MA

  • Author Rachel Marsh visits students at Prince of Peace School in Birmingham, AL.

    Prince of Peace School

    Birmingham, AL

Cajun Culture & Folklore (45 minutes, including Q & A)

Who are the Cajuns, and why do they have so many stories about the rougarou? With the Cajun Culture & Folklore presentation, Rachel introduces students to the Cajun diaspora: the journey from France to Acadia to the bayous of Louisiana. For younger students, a game of telephone demonstrates the way rougarou stories, passed down through oral tradition, change over time and distance. For older students or adults, Rachel expands the presentation to discuss lesser known folklore and what it means to be Cajun during a time when coastal land loss continues to push communities away from the bayous they’ve called home for centuries.

The Writing Process (45 minutes, including Q & A)

How did Rougarou Magic go from an idea in Rachel’s head to an actual book on the shelf? With The Writing Process presentation, Rachel walks students through three big steps in turning a story from idea to book: brainstorming, drafting, and editing. The presentation ends with an interactive comparison between the very first draft of Rougarou Magic and the final version. This presentation is perfect for students who are interested in writing a book themselves. After all, every writer was once a student, too.

Book Sales & Signings

Rachel would be delighted to sign any books purchased by the students she visits. Local bookstores often offer bulk discounts or tax free sales for schools. Please get in touch to discuss the best option for your school.

Customized Experiences

Presentations are flexible and can be tailored to your students and/or curriculum. If you’re interested in a different topic than those listed above, please reach out to discuss.

Please Note

All schools will need to provide a projector and screen or a smartboard to display a visual presentation.

Rachel is based in the New Orleans area. Additional travel expenses will apply depending on your distance away from New Orleans.

“Rachel was engaging and funny and didn’t sugarcoat the hard work that goes into writing a book. My students were hooked!”

— School Librarian, Our Lady of Sorrows School, Birmingham, AL

Previous School Visits:

  • Cope Middle School, Bosier City, LA

  • St. Jude School, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Woodlawn Elementary, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady of Sorrows School, Birmingham, AL

  • Prince of Peace School, Birmingham, AL

  • Tufts University, Boston, MA