School Visits, Speaking Engagements, and Writing Workshops

I love working with people of all ages to find their voices, dissect great writing, and develop a long-term interest in books and stories.

With years of educational, nonprofit, and childcare experience——bolstered by the pedagogical training of an MFA——I would love to talk to any group of writers, readers, or creative professionals. I aim for each of my visits to be informative, interactive, and inspirational. I can offer presentations, workshops, or keynotes between 15 minutes and two hours on topics such as:

  • My writing journey

  • Steps in publishing a book

  • Using writing craft to illuminate mental health

  • The unique traits of middle grade and young adult literature

  • Culturally specific literature (e.g., Jewish or LGBTQ+)

  • The craft of revision across genres

Of course, my biggest goal is to give you what you need——so if you have a specific topic in mind, I’m all ears!

I am currently booking in-person and virtual visits. For availability and rates, please reach out through the contact form.

Reviews

“Abby gave a delightful presentation to our Intensive Study Week group focused on learning about creative writing and book publishing. She was relatable and easily connected with young teens as she generously shared her personal journey as a writer. The behind-the-scenes look at her creative process was particularly fascinating and showed the importance of revision and perseverance. Abby also provided practical craft tips that my students can immediately apply to their own writing. Perhaps most exciting was the creative writing prompt she left us with, which has already sparked a flurry of imaginative ideas for my eager writers. I highly recommend Abby for a school visit—your young readers and writers will be inspired!”

Lesley Younge, Maret School in Washington, D.C.

“The Bookies Bookstore had the pleasure of hosting Abby to celebrate the release of D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. The event was very well received, and Abby was wonderful at engaging the audience with her ‘choose your own adventure’ style of presentation. All of our attendees were thrilled to meet Abby after the presentation and get their books signed. We would 100% have her back anytime.”

Krystal Murphy, The Bookies Bookstore in Denver, CO

“Abby delivered a profoundly moving and insightful talk that combined her expertise as both a gifted writer and someone with lived experience of losing a loved one to suicide. She shared the deeply intentional choices behind D.J. Rosenblum, offering transparency about how she crafted a story that speaks authentically and sensitively to readers ages 12–16. Her presentation was heartfelt, informative, and deeply needed——a remarkable blend of compassion and literary mastery. This was a great opportunity for our NAMI affiliate to engage with  our community and as an added bonus, we were able to provide continuing education credit for Counselors and Social Workers who attended.”

Jordan Pepper, Director of NAMI Athens in Athens, OH [WATCH HERE]