Bring the Adventure to Life

Author visits, school programs, library events, and creative workshops with Laura Doyal.

Bring The Suitcase Summers and the world of DoodlePie Magic Press into your school, library, bookstore, or community event with an engaging, age-appropriate program designed to get kids excited about stories, creativity, and adventure.

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Programs & Visits

Whether you’re planning a school visit, library program, bookstore event, or community gathering, each experience is designed to make stories feel interactive, approachable, and memorable for young readers.

  • Best for schools, libraries, and larger groups

    Go behind the scenes of The Suitcase Summers and discover how a real family experience became the beginning of a book series.

    Laura shares the inspiration behind the story, how a book goes from idea to finished copy, and what it means to keep creating even when something feels difficult.

    Includes time for student questions and conversation.

    Suggested audience: Grades 2–6

  • Interactive creative-writing workshop

    Kids become the storytellers.

    Using simple prompts and guided activities, participants create their own character, setting, problem, and adventure while learning how stories are built.

    Designed to feel playful and accessible — no writing experience required.

    Suggested audience: Grades 2–6

  • Perfect for bookstores, libraries, and community events

    A relaxed, family-friendly event featuring a reading from The Suitcase Summers, conversation about books and creativity, audience Q&A, and personalized book signing.

    Programs can be adjusted for the age and size of the group.

    Great for families and young readers

What Hosts Receive

Every event is designed to be easy to plan and meaningful for the kids attending.

My goal is to make the experience feel special for the kids — without creating extra work for the people organizing it.

Depending on the program, hosts may receive:

  • A simple event-prep guide

  • Promotional graphics for newsletters or social media

  • Printable activity or discussion materials

  • Signed-book ordering information for families

  • Coordination around book sales or signing logistics

  • A customized program based on your group’s age range, size, and setting

Planning Your Visit

  • In-person events are available throughout Southern California, with additional travel considered depending on the event and location.

    Virtual visits may also be available for schools, libraries, and organizations outside the area.

  • Most programs are designed for Grades 2–6, with content adjusted based on the age and size of the group.

  • Most visits are approximately 30–60 minutes, depending on the format, group size, and whether the event includes a workshop, Q&A, or book signing.

  • For larger groups, access to a microphone and projector or screen is helpful.

    Specific needs will be confirmed before the event based on the program selected.

  • Yes. Book sales and signing options can be coordinated in advance for schools, libraries, bookstores, and community events.

  • Pricing varies based on the program format, location, travel, group size, and event needs.

    Submit an inquiry below for availability and a custom quote.

Bring Laura to Your Next Event

Planning a school visit, library program, bookstore event, or community gathering?

Send a few details below and I’ll follow up with availability, program recommendations, and next steps.

I’d love to hear what you’re planning.