PRESENTATIONS:
Pam will come decked out in her butterfly-themed outfit and will be ready to highlight key points from the book. She will actively engage all students by reading the book aloud and/or referring to it when discussing thought-provoking questions. Get ready for a captivating learning experience!
PURPOSEFUL TEACHING MOMENTS:
The Butterfly Life Cycle
Word Choice, Figurative Language
Perseverance and a Positive Mindset
The Writing Process
CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR GRADE LEVEL!
Pam has entertained Grades K-5. She covered these topics, but she can include any standard or topic!
- Writing process: Walk through her author journey or get a sneak peek into the Rockstar Writers® program.
- Figurative Language: Discover simple similes or do a deep dive into many types of figurative language!
- Narrative Writing Elements: Learn narrative elements such as plot, tension, dialogue, character development, hooks, problem/solution, you name it!
- Positive Mindset: Learn about self-growth and perseverance.
- Behind the Scenes: See how the illustrator created her sketches and hear the story’s background.
- Time-elapsed Videos: Watch a caterpillar form a cocoon and a butterfly emerge from the cocoon.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Act out the butterfly life cycle
- Butterfly craft with pipe cleaners (a small charge for materials)
- Butterfly life cycle wheel
- Language arts activity pages for teachers to print.
AUTHOR VISITS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!
Testimonials
Teachers and students love the book and presentation. Here are a few of their quotes.
"It was wonderful to have Pam visit our fifth grade class today. She reinforced the writing topics/process that we have studied in class so the presentation was meaningful to the students. It also serves as a springboard for future writing sessions. The students loved hearing the back-story “behind the scenes” of the characters and writing the book and all the details that were put into the illustrations. After the visit, I noticed that the students are using more figurative language in their writing and being more observant of the use of it in the novel we are reading."
- Kim Nickel (5th Grade Teacher) 
"Pam Olivieri’s visit to our second-grade classes was an absolute delight! She read her beautifully written book, Pappy’s Butterfly, captivating the students with her storytelling. Pam went above and beyond by sharing behind-the-scenes insights about the book, which fascinated the kids and made the story come to life. During her visit, Pam introduced the class to figurative language, focusing on similes in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. The hands-on activities she planned were a highlight. We made a butterfly craft that tied beautifully to the story, and the kids had so much fun acting out the butterfly life cycle. She left a lasting impression, and we can’t wait to have her back again! I highly recommend her for any classroom! "
-Brenda Early (2nd Grade Teacher) 
"As an elementary school librarian, I am always looking for great stories that students across multiple grades will fall in love with. Pappy’s Butterfly is a touching story of perseverance and determination. The bright, colorful illustrations perfectly complement the text that can be used to help teach not only the life cycle of a butterfly but countless other literary topics."
- Linda B.
"This book is a teacher’s dream! Full of rich vocabulary and figurative language that provides a wealth of teachable moments in & outside the classroom! As an educator, I love how a book provides opportunities to supplement with my curriculum, but also supports SEL opportunities! This book should be in every elementary teacher’s library!"
– Megan Burton
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