Reading Is My Superpower

Why a Great Author Visit Isn’t About Selling Books—It’s About Building Readers

When I visit a school, I’m not thinking about book sales.

I’m thinking about that one student sitting quietly in the back of the room… the one who hasn’t found their book yet.

Because once they do—everything changes.

It Starts With a Simple Truth

Every child has a reading superpower.

Not every child loves the same books.
Not every child reads at the same level.
And not every child connects with reading in the same way.

But every child has something that makes their brain light up.

That’s where real reading begins.

What Schools Really Need Right Now

Schools don’t need another presentation about reading levels or test scores.

They need moments.

Moments where:

• A student laughs during a story
• A child realizes they can create their own ideas
• A reluctant reader says, “That book was actually fun”

Because those moments turn into habits.
And those habits turn into lifelong readers.

The Curly Crow Approach

Every Curly Crow author visit is built around one core idea:

Help kids discover their reading superpower.

Not force reading.
Not assign reading.
But unlock reading.

The Reading Superpowers Kids Discover

During each visit, students learn that reading isn’t just a skill—it’s a set of superpowers they already have.

🟡 Imagination Power
“I can turn words into pictures in my mind.”

🔵 Focus Power
“I can train my brain to stay with the story.”

🟢 Confidence Power
“I can try—even when it’s hard.”

🔴 Curiosity Power
“I ask questions and want to know more.”

🟣 Storytelling Power
“I can create my own stories.”

🟠 Bravery Power
“I try new books, even if they seem different.”

Why This Works

When kids understand that reading connects to who they are, everything shifts.

Instead of:
“I have to read.”

It becomes:
“I want to find a story I like.”

That’s the difference between compliance and curiosity.

And curiosity is what builds real readers.

It’s Not About Being the Best Reader

One of the most important things I tell students is this:

You don’t have to be the best reader in your class to love books.

You just have to find the stories that make you excited to read.

Because the goal isn’t perfection.

The goal is connection.

What Happens After the Visit

The most powerful part of an author visit isn’t the presentation itself.

It’s what happens after.

• Students start drawing their own characters
• They ask more questions during reading time
• They become more willing to try new books
• Teachers see increased engagement

And sometimes…

A student starts writing their very first story.

A Message for Schools and Educators

When you bring an author into your school, you’re not just hosting an event.

You’re investing in identity.

You’re showing students:

• Their ideas matter
• Their creativity matters
• Their voice matters

And most importantly…

That reading can be something they enjoy—not just something they’re required to do.

The Curly Crow Promise

Every visit is designed to do one thing:

Help kids see themselves as readers—and as storytellers.

Because every great story starts with one small idea…

…and maybe a very curious crow.

Bring Curly Crow to Your School

Curly Crow author visits are interactive, engaging, and designed for PreK through 4th grade.

Ready to bring Curly Crow to your school?
👉 Explore Curly Crow Author Visits

Want to bring these ideas into your classroom?
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Bring the Superpower Into Your Classroom

Want to keep the momentum going after a visit—or start building it today?

Download the Curly Crow Reading Is My Superpower certificate and celebrate your students’ progress all year long.

👉 Reading Is My Superpower Certificate

Want to see what a Curly Crow author visit looks like in action?
👉 Why Author Visits Inspire Young Readers

Questions?

Contact us anytime: support@curlycrow.com

We’re happy to help teachers bring Curly Crow stories into their classrooms.