Author Visits and Speaking Engagements
Author Visit Request | Author Visit Schedule | Topics | Fees
Dr. Hodari does quite a bit of public speaking and sharing at colleges, universities, conferences and community gatherings. If you would like to schedule Dr. Hodari for an author visit or speaking engagement, please fill out the form below.
Author Request Form
If you have problems using the above form for any reason, please an electronic mail message to: writedrhodari@gmail.com.
Author Visit Schedule
Where is Askhari Johnson Hodari? Click here to view her Author Visit Schedule.
Topics
Dr. Hodari’s presentations vary according to audience. Name related presentations include, but are not limited to:
To Name Is To Claim: A New Afrikan Naming Ceremony
Dr. Hodari will consult with persons desiring an African name and perform an authentic naming ceremony based on a fusion of African cultures. This ritualistic and ceremonial presentation can be private or public. The presentation begins with a libation, continues with the Eight Bowl Naming Ritual, and concludes with a community name-calling. A brief naming consultation questionnaire has been developed and is included. Names and rituals can be tailored to your needs and desires.
Names That Excite the Tongue: The Art and Science of Afrikan Names/Afrikan Names & Games
This presentation outlines themes common to African naming and shares popular, celebrity, day and instant names. A version of this presentation, “Afrikan Names & Games” was developed for children and young people. The children’s talk includes a video clip, and word games. Informative and fun, this presentation also offers instant African names. As an option, the adult or children’s program can conclude with a modified version of a New Afrikan naming ceremony.
Presentations and talks can be customized or tailored for a school’s, library’s or conference’s needs!
Author Visit Fees
(effective 2.20.10)
- $125 for a single presentation (not to exceed 60 minutes.) Book signings (and question and answer sessions) may extend beyond the 60 minutes at no additional charge.
- $225 for half-day (2 presentations, up to one hour each.) Book signings (and question and answer sessions) may extend beyond the 120 minutes at no additional charge.
- $425 for a full day, (4 presentations, up to one hour each.) Book signings (and question and answer sessions) may extend beyond the 240 minutes at no additional charge.
- $525 per day for out-of-state presentation (4 presentations, up to one hour each.) Book signings (and question and answer sessions) may extend beyond the 240 minutes at no additional charge.
- For any of the above, there are additional travel/mileage expenses for any trip that is more than 25 miles from the author’s starting point (Birmingham, AL) .
- In consideration of drive time, visits beyond 70 miles of the author’s starting point (Birmingham, AL) will be considered full day, regardless of the number of presentations that day.
These are the standard, advertised rates, however, based on a host of factors, rates are negotiable. Further, there is an ongoing 10% discount for all Jefferson County, Alabama venues/organizations.
Why do authors charge fees for visits? Find out here.
Learn more about the author. For more information, please send e-mail to: writedrhodari@gmail.com
If you would like to schedule Dr. Hodari for a speaking engagement, please complete the above request form, or send an electronic mail message to: writedrhodari@gmail.com.
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