Bring Shakeema Funchess to Your School or Organization

A 25% nonrefundable deposit reserves a program date.

Schools, public districts, universities, or organizations whose procurement procedures do not allow deposits may request purchase-order or institutional payment arrangements.

Local travel may be included depending on location.

For programs requiring significant travel, the host organization is responsible for applicable mileage, train or airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, parking, and tolls.

Travel costs are discussed before the agreement is finalized.

Yes.

Programs can be tailored according to grade level, age, curriculum, school goals, SEL initiatives, literacy priorities, cultural celebrations, student needs, professional-development goals, and available technology.

Yes.

Shakeema's children's books feature AI-generated illustrations, and she believes in being transparent about that process.

Schools may choose whether they would like AI discussed as part of their program.

Yes.

Book signings may be incorporated into visits, and bulk school orders are available.

Yes.

The Our School Writes a Book program can be incorporated into an extended residency or booked as a customized project.