Consulting Authors

Bring our experts to you for short or long-term consulting, coaching, or online keynote presentations.
Heinemann consulting authors are internationally noted educators skilled at delivery of leading-edge thinking on the topics that matter now in teaching and learning. Whether you seek an inspiring keynote speaker, or one hour, one day, or multiple days of custom-designed professional support, there is a Heinemann consulting author to meet your specific needs.

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Honi Bamberger, Consulting Author

Honi J. Bamberger is coauthor of Math Misconceptions and Activities to Undo Math Misconceptions , as well as Introduction to Connections (PreK–2, 3–5, and 6–8), part of Heinemann's Math Process Standards Series. She is a professor in the...

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Valerie Bang-Jensen, Consulting Author

Valerie Bang-Jensen is Professor of Education at Saint Michael's College. She earned her A.B. at Smith College and MA, M.Ed., and Ed.D. degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University. Valerie has taught in K-6 classrooms and library programs in public and...

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Kylene Beers, Consulting Author

Writers, speakers, and educators, Kylene Beers and Robert (Bob) Probst have worked together for over a decade helping teachers improve the literacy lives of students. Kylene is the author of When Kids Can't Read/What...

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Rebecca Bellingham

Rebecca Bellingham (she/her) is the author of The Artful Read Aloud , and has taught PreK through 8th grade in both public and independent schools as a classroom teacher, a teaching artist, and a literacy coach for over two decades. As a university instructor, she...

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Katherine Bomer, Consulting Author

Katherine Bomer , author of The Journey Is Everything , Hidden Gems , and Starting with What Students Do Best DVD , is one of the field's most gifted writers and teachers of writing. In more than two decades of teaching and consulting, she has used her writers'...

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Kelly Boswell, Consulting Author

Kelly Boswell has many years of experience as a classroom teacher, staff developer, literacy coach, and district literacy specialist. Her latest book is Every Kid a Writer . She is the coauthor of Crafting Nonfiction and Reading Solutions and the...

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Jim Burke, Consulting Author

Jim Burke is the author of numerous bestselling Heinemann titles, including the English Teacher’s Companion , Fourth Edition and What’s the Big Idea? The question he’s always tried to answer is “How can we teach our students...

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which Consulting Authors do you represent?
Heinemann represents authors that publish with Heinemann. Please see our list of presenters above.
How do I request a consultant author?
See our Consulting Author Inquiry Form. If you have further questions, you can call us at 800.541.2086, ext. 1402.
How far ahead should I request a consulting author?
Most authors book 6-12 months ahead, but this varies based on specific authors’ schedules. Look for notes on our list of presenters above.
How much does it cost?
Consulting authors set their own fees based on the work requested. Fees are inclusive of travel expenses.
What types of sessions or professional learning opportunities are available from consulting authors?
Most authors offer a variety of presentation formats to meet the needs of the booking group.
What can I expect when scheduling a consulting author?
- If you are interested in booking a consulting author, complete our Consulting Author Inquiry Form or call 800.541.2086, ext. 1402 to connect with a Heinemann PD Services representative.
- Once received, Heinemann PD Services will pursue author availability, make recommendations to meet your needs for the engagement, and issue a quote. Contracts and related documentation will be prepared by Heinemann and sent to you as the hiring organization.  A signed contract and purchase order are required prior to providing the service. 
- Upon issuance of contract, Heinemann will put you in touch directly with your consulting author to work out the final details of content, travel, etc.
- Please review the full list of Heinemann PD Services terms and conditions.
How can I plan for my Consultant Author Visit?
1. Determine your PD event format, consulting or speaking needs, and tentative time frame for work or presentation.
2. Compile cost and budget information.
3. Research consulting author possibilities.
4. Use the Consulting Author Inquiry Form or call 800.541.2086, ext. 1402 to connect with a Heinemann PD Services representative.
5. Confirm consulting author selections and generate/process contracts as needed.
6. Develop program and contact consulting author for biographic materials, titles and descriptions of presentation(s), and A/V needs.
7. Contact A/V contractor with list of presenter needs and confirm with your consulting author(s) if applicable.
8. Order books, if applicable.
9. Generate event details letter for consulting author and include hotel and site information, ground transportation options, contact numbers and email addresses, and schedule.
10. Work directly with the author to determine content.
11. Make local/ground transportation arrangements if applicable.
12. Send out program draft to participants.
13. Confirm travel plans for your consulting author(s).
14. Arrange to greet your consulting author and distribute their conference material if applicable.
15. Arrange A/V meeting with author(s) for set-up and sound check shortly before presentation.