Author Services
Award Winning Author of Two Childrens books
Author Visits
Inspire Growth. Build Resilience. Discover Joy.
Author, educator, and wellness coach Jodie Bonville offers engaging, heart-centered author visits that empower students to navigate challenges, set meaningful goals, and find joy in their journey.
Through her book Journey to the Summit: Learning Life’s Peaks, Jodie uses the powerful metaphor of climbing a mountain to help students understand perseverance, mindset, and personal growth—while also introducing the importance of seeking joy along the way.
Book a Summit Inspire the Journey
Author Visit Packages
- The Summit Experience $300 – $450
- Interactive read-aloud of Journey to the Summit
- Student discussion on challenges, goals, and growth
- Real-life connections to “climbing your own mountain”
- Q&A session
- Climb Higher Experience $500 – $750
- Everything in the Summit Experience
- Goal-setting activity (My Summit Plan)
- Student reflection and journaling component
- The Peak + Joy Experience $800 – $1,200
- Everything in Climb Higher
- Seeking Joy workshop
- Mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional wellness strategies
- Tools students can use in everyday life
- Virtual Summit Experience $150 – $300
- Live virtual read-aloud of Journey to the Summit
- Student Q&A
- Short guided reflection activity
- Virtual Climb Higher Experience $250 – $450
- Everything in Virtual Summit
- Goal-setting activity (My Summit Plan)
- More structured student interaction
- Optional pre/post classroom materials
- Optional Add-Ons
- Additional session (same day): $150 – $250
- Small group workshop: $100 – $200
- Book signing + photos: available upon request
- Travel & Accommodations
For visits outside the local area, travel and lodging may be required.
- Local visits: No additional travel fee
- Extended travel (over 60 minutes), out-of-region, or out-of-state visits: Mileage, airfare (if applicable), and lodging may be added to the package
- Travel details will be discussed and agreed upon during booking
Jodie is happy to work with schools and organizations to create a seamless and meaningful experience.