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About Carmen

Carmen Oliver is the author of many award-winning picture books for children including the recent Building an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music From Trash and The Twilight Library. She’s also the founder of the Booking Biz, a boutique style agency that brings award-winning children’s authors and illustrators to schools, libraries, and special events. In her free time, you’ll find her hiking with

General Author Visit Information

Grade Levels Visited: PreK-12​

Visit Formats: In-Person, Virtual â€‹

Travel Radius for In-Person Visits: Carmen is availably locally, USA, and internationally

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Visit Fee Range: Contact for Pricing​

Travel Fee: Contact for Pricing 

Best way to book Carmen for a visit: Send an email to carmenoliver@thebookingbiz.com

Featured Books by Carmen Oliver

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An exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music.

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Snuggle up for a story that’s sure to captivate your senses! There’s a special place deep in the heart of the wilderness where the creatures of the night gather—where everyone wants to go—where the Night Librarian spins a tale of mystery.

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Adelaide attempts to persuade her teacher Mrs. Fitz-Pea that her reading buddy choice is nothing to be afraid of because his bear-like qualities make him perfectly equipped for the job.​

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AUTHOR VISIT TESTIMONIALS
"Wow!  You (Carmen Oliver) engaged our PK4 and Kindergarten students with such an engaging and interactive presentation.  Thank you for sharing your many talents with our students and your willingness to meet with the four classes."

-Karen Cowden, Kimball ES Librarian, Washington, D.C.

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