School Visits

I love to share my experiences of creating books with children and helping them see they can be authors and artists. Let’s work together to grow the students’ love for reading and build their confidence through a fun and engaging author visit. Please read below to find out more about my interactive visits.

-Mr.Mike

We were so excited to have Mike Ciccotello for our Virtual Author/Illustrator Day! During his Q & A, our students had many questions for Mr. Mike! His humor, positivity, energy and ability to connect with our students were all felt through the screen.
Dana ProcopioIntegrated Preschool Teacher, South Valley Elementary School
Mr. Mike is awesome! He is energetic and child-centered. He kept the students' attention for the entire session and they loved drawing with him.
Allison MahlerKindergarten Teacher, Travell Elementary School
What stood out about Mike’s presentation, besides his obvious strong rapport with the children, was how he clearly showed the nonlinear revision process as I’ve never seen before. The effectiveness of collaboration is a vital lesson for learners of all ages, and I can’t imagine a more vibrant way to teach it. I hope Mike’s example will stay with our students for a lifetime.
Susan B. LaGatta, MLISSchool Library Media Specialist, Mary E. Roberts Elementary School
“Mike has the energy and enthusiasm that every five-year-old enjoys! Our Kindergarteners absolutely loved the live illustrations, too. They were excited to pick their favorite drawing and share it with Mike through the screen. We would gladly have Mike visit our classroom, again!”
Sarah EyeingtonSpecial Education Teacher, Clarence Center Elementary
“Mike shared not only his love of books but also had prepared the perfect follow along illustrator activity that even my youngest students could not only easily follow along but loved every second of it. The teachers (including myself) also took part and had an unforgettable author visit. ”
Samantha BremekampSchool Media Specialist, Shrewsbury Borough School
“We were thrilled to have Mike Ciccotello present his workshop during our Signs of Hope program at the Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank. His energy was a perfect fit for the five-, six-, and seven-year-old students. They loved the hands-on drawing activities — especially when it was time for their rockets to “blast off” — and hearing an author-illustrator read his own book was a real treat. We can’t wait to work with Mike again!”
Connie IsbellMembership & Community Engagement Director
“Mike was the obvious choice to lead our school’s first digital design class. Spend time chatting with him and you’ll quickly realize how excited he is to share his knowledge. Mike’s enthusiasm for art, his skill on the iPad and his cheerful personality are the perfect combination for engaging students and inspiring them to create.”
Betsy HigginsPresident, Foundation for Shrewsbury Education

Are you interested in scheduling Mr. Mike for a virtual or in-person school visit?
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Virtual Visit
One session (45 minutes)

Mr. Mike will begin the session by reading one of his books. After the reading, he will lead the students in two drawing exercises using basic lines and shapes to create complex objects. Following the draw-along, there will be time for a short Q&A.

*Full Day In-Person Visit
One to four visits in one day
(45 minutes each in a classroom setting)

Mr. Mike will begin the session by reading one of his books. After the reading, he will lead the students in two drawing exercises using basic lines and shapes to create complex objects. Following the draw-along, there will be time for Q&A

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