Alice Faye Duncan

Alice Faye Duncan

Books About American History and Music!

K–23–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Memphis, TN
Local zone
30 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
3
🌐 Website📷 Instagram @alicefayewrites👍 Facebook

About Alice

Alice Faye Duncan is a National Board Librarian who writes books for young learners. Be the presentation virtual or in person, Alice Faye provides interactive author visits that include music, movement, and poetry dramatizations. Her most requested books are YELLOW DOG BLUES, THIS TRAIN IS BOUND FOR GLORY, THE DREAM BUILDER'S BLUEPRINT which is Dr. King's message to young people, and JUST LIKE A MAMA, a story about love and acceptance. Visit Alice Faye on her website for more information about her books. www.alicefayeduncan.com


Books

THE DREAM BUILDER'S BLUEPRINT--Dr. King's Message to Young People
THE DREAM BUILDER'S BLUEPRINT--Dr. King's Message to Young People
Calkins Creek, 2026
YELLOW DOG BLUES--A Blues Fable and Music History
YELLOW DOG BLUES--A Blues Fable and Music History
Eerdmans, 2022
BLUES BOY--The B.B. King Story
BLUES BOY--The B.B. King Story
Greenwillow, 2026

What educators say

“Alice Duncan took our students on a journey alongside the whimsical characters in her picture book, Yellow Dog Blues. She captivates her audience through interactive chanting, rhythm, and song. Our students loved hearing an author share her books!”

— Amy Smythe (Woodland Presbyterian Elementary)

Visit formats

📍
In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 30 mi of Memphis, TN. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.
💻
Virtual
Virtual visit
✓ No travel — connect from anywhere. Often the most budget-friendly option.
🎁
Free
Virtual Q&A
✓ Free for classrooms that have read at least one of Alice's books.

What a visit includes

Each author visit is a 45-minute presentation. It includes an opening song, an affirmation, a PowerPoint presentation for two requested books, a final song, a closing affirmation and 10-minutes set aside for a "Talk Back" session, where students can speak with the author about her career, books, and upcoming projects.

Pricing & availability

Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.

✦ Discounted rates available for Title I schools
🎁 Free virtual Q&A for classes that have read a book
Grade levelsK–2, 3–5, 6–8
Local zoneNo travel fee within 30 mi
LanguagesEnglish
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