AllSportsNZ
Author Visits · Aotearoa

Inspire Tamariki with an Author Visit

Bring AllSportsNZ to your school for an engaging author experience celebrating books, movement, sport, Aotearoa and the idea that every child has a place to stand.

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Visit formats

2 hrs–full day

Flexible duration

NZ-wide

School visits

Lisa’s portrait will appear here
Lisa Jury

Lisa Jury — Teacher, Sport Educator & Author

More than 20 years across health promotion, education and community sport, with a passion for helping young people discover sport and adventure.

Aotearoa New Zealand Primary teacher & sport educator
Illustration from the book of a classroom welcoming special guests to explore maps and cartography together
Illustration from Manaia’s Atlas of Sport.
From page to playground

Manaia’s adventure comes to your school

Lisa brings the ideas behind Manaia’s story into the room through reading, conversation, creativity and movement—helping students connect the book with their own adventures.

Storytelling Map activities Movement
Tailored Experiences

Three Visit Formats Comparison

Choose the format that best suits your school, then discuss timing and requirements with Lisa.

Kiwi Story Session

Duration: 2 hours
Price: $300
Travel Area: NZ-wide*

Inclusions:

  • Reading from Manaia’s Atlas of Sport
  • Author talk and sport or adventure activity
  • Student questions and book signing

Book sales:

Ask about student and family book sales, pre-orders or signed copies.

Deep Dive

Adventure Author Half-Day

Duration: 4 hours
Price: $450
Travel Area: NZ-wide*

Inclusions:

  • Assembly, author talk and reading
  • Creative writing and movement activity
  • Adventure/map challenge, Q&A and signing (edited)

Book sales:

Includes the opportunity for student and family book sales.

Full Experience

AllSportsNZ Full-Day Experience

Duration: Full day
Price: $650
Travel Area: NZ-wide*

Inclusions:

  • Whole-school assembly and storytelling
  • Writing, movement, map and illustration sessions
  • Behind-the-book insight, Q&A and signing

Book sales:

A book sales opportunity for students and families can be included.

*Travel or accommodation costs may apply depending on the school’s location and will be agreed before booking.

Shape your visit

Choose what your students will experience

Tell Lisa about your school, year levels and the mix of storytelling, creativity and movement you would like included.

Illustration of a cartographer’s kit with a map, compass and tools
Whole-school assemblyInteractive storytellingAuthor talkWriting workshopSport & movementAdventure/map challengeIllustration sessionBook reading & Q&ABook sales & signing
Get in Touch

Author Visit Enquiry

Tell Lisa about your school and preferred visit. She will be in touch to discuss availability and any specific requirements.

What Would You Like Included?
Book Sales

Lisa will use the information you provide to respond to your author-visit enquiry.