Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
picture books · middle grade

Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

NYT-bestselling and award-winning author of children's books

K–23–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Erie, CO & Mountain View, CA
Local zone
30 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
6
🌐 Website📷 Instagram @jabertie👍 Facebook

About Jennifer

I love connecting with kids and adults about children’s books and writing. My presentations celebrate creativity and the power of our imagination, and I often touch on themes of perseverance and the importance of revision. I also love to share about my research process and cool things I learned while writing my books. If you’d like me to lead a writing workshop, I’m up for that too! My writing workshops can be adapted to work for different grades or to focus on a specific aspect of writing (Ie. dialogue, setting, characters, plot).


Books

Book Scavenger
Book Scavenger
Christy Ottaviano Books, 2015
Sisterhood of Sleuths
Sisterhood of Sleuths
Christy Ottaviano Books, 2022
Back to Wonder
Back to Wonder
Christy Ottaviano Books, 2027
The Unbreakable Code
The Unbreakable Code
Christy Ottaviano Books, 2017
The Alcatraz Escape
The Alcatraz Escape
Christy Ottaviano Books, 2018
A Good Deed Can Grow
A Good Deed Can Grow
Christy Ottaviano Books, 2023

What educators say

“We so enjoyed Jennifer's visit. For days after students and teachers would stop me and share their appreciation for her visit.”

— Mrs. Haines, Dawson School Lafayette, Colorado

“Jennifer was an engaging speaker who had clear messages in her presentation to encourage kids to pursue their dreams, work hard, and persevere.”

— Ruth Troyanek Youth Services Librarian Albany County Public Library, Wyoming

“What a fabulous opportunity it was to have Jennifer speak! She was really engaging and so in touch with this age group. What a stellar presentation she gave to our students.”

— Mrs. Andrews, Blach Intermediate School Librarian Los Altos, California

Visit formats

📍
In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 30 mi of Erie, CO or Mountain View, CA. 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 Jennifer's books.

What a visit includes

Visit length, format, and what's included vary from author to author. See Jennifer's website for formats and details.

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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