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.

Contact me for more details!

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.

Illustrator DeAndra Hodge Standing in front of her Creative South workshop presentation titled "Illustrating Children's Books"

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.