Pricing

Our Educational Assembly Programs are billed by the day, not the number of programs. The educational impact of our programs is better in smaller groups. Our pricing structure encourages smaller groups so your students benefit more from our visits.

Depending on how far we need to travel to your school, there are mileage fees based on the map below. However, we are willing to waive some or even all of the mileage fee if you help us schedule a program in a nearby school.

Program Fees

Half-Day = $675 (1-2 assembly programs)

Half Day with Lunch with the Author! = $975 (1-2 assembly programs & Tim has lunch with a select group of students - student council, top readers etc.!)

Full Day = $975 (3-4 assembly programs) (split the day with another school for just $575 each!)

Full Day with Lunch with the Author! = $1150 (1-2 assembly programs & Tim has lunch with a select group of students - student council, top readers etc.!)

Full Days

The fee for a full day (3-4 presentations) is $975. Many schools schedule a full day in order to have smaller groups for each presentation. This is beneficial for the students.

Not only is this better for the students, it is also cost effective. Since we don't charge per presentation you can schedule up to four presentations of the same program on one day.

With smaller groups in each assembly, some schools can even hold the programs in the library or media center. This is another benefit since scheduling around lunch is no longer a concern.

Split a Full Day

A full day booking can also be split between two area schools. For instance, Tim could present two assemblies at your school in the morning and two assemblies at a different close by school in the afternoon. Each school would only pay $55 each. This allows each school to save $100 off the half day rate. To qualify for a full day split, both schools must schedule the same program.

Half Days

The fee for a half day (1-2 presentations) is $675. Schools scheduling a half day usually have two presentations.

Save BIG With Grouping

Occasionally we'll have another booking - either a full or half-day in your area. Often you can save some or all of the travel fees by booking on these or adjacent dates. Also I occasionally have evenings scheduled in certain areas. You can save on the travel by scheduling on these days as well.

You can also group with other schools in your area, combining back-to-back days, or splitting full-days.

We recommend that you contact other schools in your area or district, or even on your list serv and inquire about others splitting the day with you, or booking on an adjacent day. You can save considerably by simply sending an email!

We're here to help you!
  • Each school will be invoiced separately.
  • Schools do NOT have to be in the same district as long as they are nearby.
  • We will also help you try to group with another school by sending emails.

Book Sales

By offering my book to your students, you can save valuable funds on you program fees. I'm happy to send you a book sample upon request - it's one book titled "Carolina Shadows" based on the program. You can save $50 simply by offering the books to your students!

Facilitating our book sales is EASY! We'll bring some order forms with us to leave with you. You can take orders for a week after the program, then send the order to me. I'll personally autograph the books and mail them back to you right away. It's that easy!

Mileage Map & Travel Fees

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I am based in Anderson, SC. I've tried to make the travel fees as simple and straightforward as possible. The travel fees listed below include all gas/mileage, food and lodging expenses. I'm happy to tell you that many of my schools NEVER pay any travel fees! You can also opt out of paying travel fees! Just call the office and ask how.

Mileage fees for the programs are as follows:

Zone 1:
$0 (No Charge)

Zone 2:
$125

Zone 3:
$175

Zone 4:
$225

Zone 5:
$275

Remember that we are willing to waive the mileage fee for your area if you help us schedule more schools in your area. For more information about travel discounts, identify your travel zone and call us toll free at 1-877-249-5109 to negotiate your dicsount.