Booking Introduction
Booking Introduction
Book me for events and visits!
Join in on my fun, lively, and interactive story time & art events. My events get kids involved in and excited about reading and creating.
I offer events, visits, and workshops for schools, libraries, festivals, and bookshops in the Savannah area and farther afield. With over five years experience as a children’s art studio instructor, I have learned how to keep kids engaged and motivated throughout the session- whether it’s the classroom or a full gymnasium!
My credentials:
Awarded Best Local Author in 2016 by the readers of Connect, Savannah
Heave Ho! received Best New Local Book in 2015 by the readers of Connect, Savannah
Morty and the Moon received Best New Local Book in 2019 by the readers of Connect Savannah
Worked as an art instructor at Scribble Art Studio for over 5 years.
Presented as a featured author/illustrator at Savannah Children’s Book festival, Decatur Book festival, Printer’s Row Lit Fest Chicago, Orange County Children’s Book festival, LitQuake San Francisco, and Great Valley Book Festival
Presented at schools, libraries, and bookstores in AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA
Scroll down the page to see what teachers and librarians are saying about my events
If you are interested in booking me please get in touch
Classroom Visit
Classroom Visit
Classroom Visits (15-30 students): Includes Interactive Reading + Artist Workshop + Author/Illustrator Q&A + Book Signing.
After a fun and interactive storytime, I lead students in a drawing activity. Through the lesson, students will learn foundational elements of drawing and design. Individualized attention makes this option a very unique and memorable experience for the students. Book order forms will be shared in advance so the students may go home with signed and personalized books.
Session lasts approximately one hour.
$100- additional classroom stops may be added for a small fee.
Assembly
Assembly
Assembly (50-80 students): Includes Interactive Reading + Artist Workshop + Author/Illustrator Q&A + Book Signing
After a fun and interactive story time, I lead students in a drawing activity. Through the lesson, students will learn foundational elements of drawing and design. Teachers will need to provide their students with paper, pencil, and a hard drawing surface (book, notepad, etc.). Book order forms will be shared in advance so the students may go home with signed and personalized books.
Session lasts approximately one hour.
$100
“Jose Lucio’s distinctive blend of enchanting art and participatory reading will electrify your students. Every hand will be up in your class, every eye on him, every mouth reading along, and every mind fully engaged in reading, creating, and learning. Your students will be asking when he’s coming back before he even leaves!”
“José is a joy to work with and always a hit with the kids, whether your group is large or small. Every time I’m asked for a local author recommendation, I send them straight to José”
“The kids absolutely loved it. They each had their own pictures, and were so excited to show Mr. Lucio. Many of the students also had a chance to buy autographed copies of his book Heave Ho! with their own illustration inside created by José! Truly brought reading alive for the students!”
“He was so engaging with the children! They loved the book and were invited to interact with the story. Afterward, they had the opportunity to draw sketches with hands-on assistance from José. He shared his story, art, and writing tips, as well as stickers that accompany the book with them. A wonderful time was had by all. The teachers took the time to come and tell me how much they enjoyed his visit and hope he will return soon. I hope he will too!”