Illustrator DeAndra Hodge and Writer Allen R. Wells reading "Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark" to a group of children in Sankofa Video Cafe and Books

Guest Speaking

School visits, creative conferences, university lectures - you name it, I’ve done it! I love speaking to young readers and educating students about art related careers.

See below for more information about scheduling a visit or a workshop. Rates depend on many factors such as travel costs, number of sessions, and whether the visit is in person or virtual.

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Illustrator DeAndra Hodge drawing rocket in front of students  Twinbrook Elementary School

School and Library Visits

I love getting into the classrooms to talk to young readers! School visits are a great way to help students engage in art and literacy. Each session includes a reading of a book and a Q&A at the end.

During my talk I’ll cover:

  • What an illustrator does

  • How books are made

  • Creativity and creative expression

  • Live drawing demo

I offer both virtual and in person school visits. Presentations and activities are tailored based on class size and age group.

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Workshops

Workshops allow me to go more in depth about my experience as an freelance illustrator, how I find work, my art process and much more. I typically hold these workshops for high school and university level students as well as creative conferences.

Topics include:

  • A Career in Freelance Illustration

  • Illustrating Children’s Books

  • Portrait Drawing

  • Digital Illustration

Workshops can be held both in person and virtually. 

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