Virtual School Visits
A virtual school visit brings author David Bradley, creator of Big Head Bob, live into your classroom. Students hear a book read aloud, ask David their own questions, and your library keeps signed books. A virtual visit for one class starts at $99 and runs about 30 minutes.
From $99 · About 30 minutes · 1,000+ classrooms visited · 270K+ YouTube subscribers
What happens during a virtual visit
David streams in live from his studio. A typical virtual visit includes:
- A read aloud of a Big Head Bob book, with discussion along the way
- A live student Q&A about books, art, and making videos
- Stickers and bookmarks for every student, and signed books for your library
- A message kids remember: the thing that makes you different can be your strength
Who virtual visits work best for
Virtual works best for one class up to a full grade. It fits classrooms, school libraries, and afterschool programs anywhere in the country. For a whole school in one room, see the elementary school assembly page.
What you need
A screen or projector, speakers, and a steady internet connection. The visit streams live into a classroom, gym, library, or auditorium.
What teachers say
A kindergarten teacher in Canada wrote on Amazon after her class had a virtual visit: "It was great to see just how much conversations Big Head Bob sparked amongst them."
Quick facts
- Price: from $99 for one class
- Length: about 30 minutes
- Group size: one class up to one grade
- Grades: kindergarten through 8th grade is the sweet spot, and older students work too
- Presenter: David Bradley, author of 15 Big Head Bob books in 7 languages
- Reply time: within 48 hours
Frequently asked questions
How much does a virtual school visit cost?
A live virtual visit for one class starts at $99. Larger groups, like a full grade, are quoted by size. Send your budget with your request and David will match the right option.
How long is a virtual author visit?
About 30 minutes for one class, including the read aloud and the student Q&A.
Can a whole grade join one virtual visit?
Yes. Virtual works for one class up to a full grade. For the whole school at once, an in person assembly is the better fit.
What do we need for a virtual visit?
A screen, speakers, and a steady internet connection. That is all.
Do students get anything to keep?
Yes. Every student gets stickers and a bookmark, and your library gets signed books.
How far ahead should we book?
A couple of months is comfortable for a specific week. October, March, and May fill up first.
Is there something free we can try first?
Yes. The free Classroom Kit has eight instant downloads, and Breathe with Bob is a free two minute classroom reset.
Book a virtual visit
Tell us your class, grade, and a few dates that work, and David will reply with availability.