Liesl Shurtliff
NYT Bestselling author of middle-grade fairytales and fantasy
About Liesl
Liesl Shurtliff is the New York Times bestselling author of the (Fairly) True Tales series, including Rump, which was awarded an ILA Children’s Book Award and named to over two dozen state award lists. Her latest series, the Time Castaways trilogy, is a family time-travel adventure with “quirky, retro-tinged entertainment.” (Kirkus) Liesl lives in Chicago. She has visited hundreds of schools across the country, sharing her love of reading and writing.
Books
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What educators say
“Liesl Shurtliff’s presentation was fantastic. It was engaging, fun, smart, and interesting - much like her books! This author visit had such an inspiring and relatable feel. I have a hunch that the children will remember this presentation for years to come.”
“An incredibly educational and engaging presentation!”
“Liesl Shurtliff may be smaller than half our seventh graders but she masterfully won them over and kept their attention through the entire presentation. She was able to pique their imaginations, engage them with questions, and still bring them back to topic and make her points about the writing process and the power of fairytales. The book and the author were definitely worth a visit to our middle school!”
Visit formats
What a visit includes
A full day visit includes 3 presentations + Q&A, a lunch with select students, and a book signing. Visit lieslshurtliff.com for more details.
Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.
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