Journey to the

Heart’s Garden

Interactive Emotional Literacy Author Visits for Schools

Help students build emotional vocabulary, strengthen friendship skills, and practice healthy relationship behaviors through a story-based relational learning experience designed primarily for Pre-K–Grade 3.

What Students Experience

  • Engage in an interactive, expressive author-led read-aloud with projected illustrations that deepen connection to the story and enhance engagement.

  • Explore selected relationship “seeds” from the story, such as honesty, accountability, forgiveness, and respect.

  • Participate in guided discussion, reflection, and age-appropriate relationship skill-building activities.

  • Close with a personal reflection and “seed” commitment.

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Interactive School Experiences

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Choose the experience that best fits the number of students and sessions you would like to serve.

Author Visit Pricing

Signature Author Visit

$1,000
  • One 30–45 minute session
  • Up to 60 students
  • 1 Teacher Resource Guide
  • 1 classroom copy of Journey to the Heart’s Garden

Best for: one grade level, a small group, or a special event

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Half-Day Experience

$3,000
  • Up to three 30–45 minute sessions
  • Up to 60 students per session
  • 3 Teacher Resource Guides
  • 3 classroom copies of Journey to the Heart’s Garden

Best for: grade-level rotations and broader participation within a half day

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Full-Day Experience

$5,000
  • Up to five 30–45 minute sessions
  • Up to 60 students per session
  • 5 Teacher Resource Guides
  • 5 classroom copies of Journey to the Heart’s Garden

Best for: broader multigrade and multiclassroom participation

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Purchase orders and institutional invoicing are available for schools and districts.

Program Planning Note: Schools provide an appropriate presentation space and student supervision. The experience is projection-ready, but projection is not required for booking. When compatible equipment is available, story illustrations are displayed to enhance the experience.

Early Literacy | Emotional Literacy | Friendship & Relationship Skills | Belonging & School Connection |

Early Literacy | Emotional Literacy | Friendship & Relationship Skills | Belonging & School Connection |

About Dr. Keneca Boyce

Dr. Keneca Boyce is a licensed therapist, Relational Intelligence Specialist, author, trainer, and speaker with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, families, educators, and communities. Her therapist-informed approach combines engaging storytelling with developmentally appropriate emotional literacy and relationship skill-building to create experiences that are meaningful, practical, and easy to extend beyond the visit.

 

Bring Dr. Boyce to Your School

Tell us about your school, grade levels, number of students, and preferred timeframe. We’ll review your request and follow up with availability and next steps.