Booking Events: Skype or In-Person

I am working on another book, but schedule a certain amount of time each month for talking to classes about Columbine. (After three years, I've had stop doing book clubs, so I can get my next book done.)

Skype and in-person events are summarized below, followed by "How To Book" instructions:

Skype Sessions
Schools

Until summer 2012, I was doing complimentary Skype sessions with college and high school classes. Regretably, I've had to supsend them for a few years until I finish my next book. I look forward to doing them again at some point. Thanks to all the great students and teachers who participated. I learned more than I ever imagined from you. Here's the basics of how they work. Sessions run:

• 50 minutes for classes (college or high school)

• There is some flexibility and we'll try to accommodate your needs

• (Students or club members often ask if it's OK to connect on Facebook, etc. afterward. Yes, of course.)

School Assemblies and Teacher Training
Dave in person

• Most student events are all-school assemblies, and last 60-90 minutes, with half that devoted to Q&A. This can be flexible, and/or broken into two groups. Topics can include Overcoming Adversity, Combating Teen Depression, School Safety, Tolerance, Writing, and the Story of Columbine.

• Teacher in-service trainings usually last 60-90 minutes, including Q&A.

• Events require modest expenses, and an honorarium. See booking information below and ask about the academic discount.

• Dave will sign books after the event for no additional charge. Most local bookstores or Barnes & Noble will handle sales for no fee. They will bring the books and the clerk. They just need a table and an electrical outlet. Another option is for schools to purchase books in advance at a volume discount, and sell them, using the proceeds as a fundraiser.

• Photos of past school/college events.

• Recent high school appearance (March 2011):

How To Book
Skype or in-person

• Email Cory Leadbeater to discuss: cory@davecullen.com
• Dave's initial Skype events each month are complimentary. Additional sessions can be added for a small fee.
• In-person events require modest expenses (under $500 for most cities), and an honorarium. Dave wants to support students and instructors, so ask about an academic discount.

Other Resources

• Short videos by Dave, designed for classroom or book clubdiscussions
• Reader's questions at Oprah.com (Designed for book clubs—also make great term paper topics.)
• Columbine Instructors/Teacher's Guide (Also great for book club leaders. In-depth questions.)
• The 3-minute intro video/trailer (below) is a great tool for getting students, colleagues or club members interested.