Tommy Johns Presents
Curriculum Based School Assembly Programs
that Encourage Kids to Read!
Atlanta (770) 640-6509 Toll Free 1(866) 490-READ
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Our Programs
and the
Curriculum Topics They Support
Include:
I Love to Read!
(Reading Motivation,
Library Skills)
Dig a Little Deeper!
(Reading, Genres, Finding
a just right book)
Go Wild!
(Reading, Scientific Process, Life Sciences, AL/GA Facts)
Work Smarter!
(Reading, Science,
Simple Machines, Inventions)
Wherever You Go,
There's a Story
(Reading Motivation,
Social Studies,
Geography,
Multi-culturalism)
Arctic Express
(Reading, Winter Festivals, Cultural Diversity)
Reading Round Up
(Reading, Writing Process, Using Details, Figurative Language, Folk Tales)
I Had This Crazy Dream!
(Reading, Biographies, Character Education, Overcoming Adversity,
Career Awareness,
Diversity and Tolerance)
PLUS
Middle and High School Programs and YA Public Library Programs!
Pricing and Booking Information
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Here's how to book the assembly programs that you want and your students will LOVE!
Fees
The fees for the presentations are $875 for a full-day (3-6 presentations), or $550 for a half day (1-2 presentations). A full day can be split between two schools at no additional charge. Thus you could have 2 assemblies at your school in the morning and again at a different school in the after-noon. Each school would pay one half of the full day fee ($437.50 each). This will allow each school to have up to two assemblies. The only caveats are that both schools must book the same program, and on the same day, of course.
We have developed a flyer, entitled "How to Fund a Great Reading Program if You Don't Have Any Money." To download a copy, click here.
Schools that
are more than 75 miles from Atlanta must book full days, or partner with a
nearby school to make up a full day. Schools that are more than 150 miles
from Atlanta, must book 2 full days of schools. (Click here to see
mileage chart.)
Fortunately, this is not very difficult, and we have painless methods of helping
you recruit other schools to join in the tour. There are even incentives
if you are willing to be the organizer of the tour in your area. Call us
and we’ll talk!
In addition, if you are somewhat flexible in your scheduling, we can help you
save even more money. Ask about options when you call.
“On a scale of 1 to 5, you are a 10+! You do a great job and the children LOVE you!”
Nancy Bohannon
Children’s Librarian
Northlake Library
Tucker, GA
Afterschool Programs
are $250. These events are a single performance given after school dismisses but
before 6 pm. Your choice of program may be limited by what program(s) were
presented during the day. This option is also limited by where a performer will
be during the day. An afterschool event can only be booked AFTER a full or
half-day has been booked on that date in your area.
Evening Programs
are a great way to promote book fairs, science night, reward programs, and a
guaranteed way to increase parent involvement in the PTA/PTO. However, for
maximum impact and effectiveness the program should be scheduled on the same day
as a day time program. For schools more than a 90 minute drive from
Atlanta, the evening program MUST be on the same day as a daytime program
scheduled in your area. Evening programs are $275. The evening
program will ALWAYS be different from the program that was presented at your
school during the day unless you specifically request otherwise. Ask about
our Best Science Night EVER! and Best Family Reading Night EVER! discounts.
Public Library Summer Reading Program shows are $250, with a second, back to back show for only $150 more. And if your library is within 200 miles of Atlanta, you pay no mileage or additional charges. (If you are outside the 200 mile circle, call me to let’s discuss how we can waive all mileage and expenses for you!)
“You are awesome! Very professional – confirmed date and time, arrived ahead of the scheduled time, and the kids really loved it.”
Gwen Kellar
Dawsonville, GA
To Book a Program for Your School or Library
First, read through the website and decide which program you want. Keep in mind that all of our educationally significant programs promote reading and library use, and get the kids so excited about reading that they can’t wait to get to the library to check out the books we discuss.
Next, you need to decide how many assemblies you will need to get all the students in to see the program. Depending on how the set up at the school is, we can break the students into groups as large as 175 kids if they are sitting on the same level as the presenter (like a gym floor). Any more than this and the kids in the back feel that they can't see and it is a constant battle to keep them seated. No one gets as much out of the program in these situations. If a differentiated performance area can be provided (such as a stage for the performer, OR risers or tiered seating like bleachers for the kids) then our presenter can handle as many as 600 students at a time.
Now, decide on a date. Check our online calendar to see when we have open dates, or when we may already be in your area. We try to update the schedule every few days, but we can’t guarantee the accuracy of the calendar at ay given moment.
At this point, e-mail or call us at 770-640-6509 or toll free at 1-866-490-READ with your show choice, date, and number of assemblies needed, and we’ll get things rolling. If we are not able to answer the phone, leave a message and you will hear from us within 24 hours.
After we book the assemblies (and any other schools in your area) we will mail out a packet of information that includes a confirmation letter, invoice, promotional materials, a bibliography of the books used in the program, a vocabulary list, and a sheet outlining how you can get the most from our visit. What you will NOT get are surprises, difficult riders, or lengthy contracts with silly demands.
For years, it has been my goal to be the EASIEST author visit you will ever bring to your school. Check out some of the testimonials on the website to see what other schools and libraries have had to say about the programs we offer and you’ll understand why so many schools invite me back, time after time.
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Tommy Johns Presents
1650 Bainbridge Way, Roswell, GA 30076-1621
770-640-6509