To schedule school, library and event visits, contact
Wil Clay directly at: (419) 243-4122 in Toledo, Ohio.
(see the contact page for more information)

Mr. Clay is available for school, library and event visits
in the Northeastern states the months of March, April and May and Southern
states October, November, December, January and February.

Please read the step-by step guidelines for arranging  a successful visit
page for help in arranging an author/Illustrator visit.

The online newsletter also provides some additional insight into what you can expect from your school visit.

Check out the book orders page for descriptions and ordering form for books
illustrated by Wil Clay for your author/Illustrator visit.

And visit the FAQ's page for Wil's most frequently asked questions (faq's) about
his life and career offered in an "interview with Wil Clay" format.

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Presentation Details
Theme: Creating Picture Books write your own stories and draw the pictures

	A.) Storytelling with audience participation. One to two folktales approximately 20 minutes
	B.) Display of original picture book art and discussion. a discussion about the process from text to published book approximately 15 minutes
	C.) Quick sketching demonstration with Q&A. a drawing demonstration using magic markers audience questions and answers as time permits approximately 10 minutes

Wil Clay is happy to autograph any books prior-to or during school visits. For your convenience, please use the student, parent /teachers discount order form located on the book order page. You may make as many copies of the order form as necessary.

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Personal Portraits
Sketched along the way, in our mission to promote reading, writing and art

During Wil's visits, sketches are made while the children watch on. While it is
impossible to sketch everyone, every effort is made to sketch the principal who
sets the tone for a school. Their enthusiasm rubs off on everyone. The media
specialist is sketched because he/she develops the library and the programs the
encourage students to read and enjoy reading.

Of course, students are sketched for that special twinkle in their eye upon seeing
the completed portrait!

These are personal portraits drawn by Wil at the schools he has visited. No other
artist is doing anything like this. Most try to teach drawing, Wil lets the children
experience it!

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Specifications/Requirements and Fees for the Presentation

B.) When visiting two schools in one day, each school may schedule:

C.) During multiple day visits, presentations may vary.

B.) $950.00 per day to visit 2 schools in one day; plus expenses of a hotel and round-trip mileage @ .40 cents per mile.

C.) Multiple day visits: $925.00 per day for 2 - 3 days; plus expenses
or, $900.00 per day for 4 - 5 days; plus expenses.

D.) $400.00 for an evening presentation; plus expenses.