Visits and Events
Testimonials
He was interactive, funny, and informative. The students loved him! The hour that he spoke flew by. The students were talking about the presentation all day!
-Lance Middle School
George was very open with the students and answered all of their questions with sincerity. I have several students patiently waiting for his new book to release.
-Henderson Junior High
That class loved you and your talk! They're not the calmest or mellowest class, so I am always a little hesitant with speakers. There are a lot of kids interested in writing there, and they really appreciated your candor.
-Charles Wright Academy
School Visits
For schools, I offer presentations, workshops, and Q&As centered around my books, storytelling, being a writer, my Arab culture, and my alopecia journey! My visits can be a half-day or full-day, in-person or virtual, and I’m always happy to flex to the needs of the students.
My interactive school visit presentation is perfect for all ages and covers a variety of topics such as my Lebanese American background, my writing process, how the audience can write their own stories, and the inspiration behind my books!
Workshops
Workshop topics for school visits, library visits, conferences, and other events include:
Writing your story: the building blocks of writing a compelling story. How can we draw from our own experiences and interests to create a story that hooks others?
Crafting compelling characters: a deep dive into external and internal character motivations and how they drive the narrative of the story.
Fiction 101: an overview of fiction writing, covering genre, the types of fiction, and how to write across them with ease.
Non-Fiction 101: a discussion on personal essays, narrative non-fiction, and memoir interspersed with activities to engage audiences in the delight of non-fiction writing.
Telling diverse stories: it is more critical now than ever to explore diverse literature. How can you use your unique experiences to enhance a story?
Writing and selling children’s books: the mechanics of writing a children’s novel, and actionable steps one can take to get their work published.
Writing and selling graphic novels: a deep dive into how to write graphic novels as well as how to craft a proposal for pitching it to agents and publishers.
Publishing and the book business: all about getting an agent and landing a publishing deal, includes actionable steps to take and the opportunities available becoming a working author.
Finance for creatives: yes, you can make a living as a creative professional, but what are the steps you can take to get there? All about the finances of pursuing your artistic passions.
Contact and Pricing
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