Engaging Students During an Author Visit: Part 1 Interaction

During author coaching, I frequently get asked how to engage large audiences of studentsduring author visits.
Author visits aren't speeches, so get on the same level as your audiences. Don't stand behind the lectern. Definitely move around so all children have the opportunity to see you--even if they're seated behind the tallest kid in the school. 
Author visits aren't just read-alouds. If you readyour book, it is a small part of a larger presentation. But you also need to be true to yourself an...