Reignite Reading
One School at a Time
From Page to Stage
K.R. Lilac is the author of the Root Karbunkulus series — an Amazon #1 Bestseller and winner of the Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal and Kids’ Pick Seal of Approval. She is also a proud finalist for the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her adapted screenplay of Root Karbunkulus.
But before she was an author, she was a stage director — and she brings all of that theatre magic with her into schools.
The Read It Roadshow isn't just a visit — it's a full-blown theatrical experience. She brings gymnasiums to life with:
Costumes and Props
Soundscapes
Live action trailer
Prizes and Merch
The result? A gym full of students who are laughing, cheering, gasping — and walking away inspired to create something of their own.
"The kids loved Kamilla's presentation! I've never seen them so engrossed in a reading before." Ecole Bishop Savaryn
“The level of engagement from every single student was incredible!” — Montrose Elementary School
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"A thrilling and powerful catalyst in helping us to reinforce the important message of reading!" Calder School
Whether they’re aspiring writers, reluctant readers, or daydreaming doodlers, kids see themselves reflected in the magic of storytelling. They leave knowing that stories really can change everything.
When an Author visits a school...
Students are twice as likely to read above their expected age level
Kids are inspired to express their own creativity, and in turn build confidence
Teachers report increased classroom engagement and participation after the visit.
It boosts reading focus, vocabulary, and emotional intelligence, while too much screen time is linked to shorter attention spans and delayed language skills.
It creates a measurable increase in voluntary reading across all grade levels.
Students’ listening comprehension and oral language processing is enhanced.
“We cannot overstate how important author visits are for sparking a love of reading and writing in children that will transform their life chances.”
Jonathan Douglas, Director, National Literacy Trust
“Author visits are not extras; author visits are essential. They need to be a part of every school, every year.”
Jim Bailey, Nerdy Book Club
“Without fresh books, we’re starving young minds.”
Dr. Carol Koechlin (Canadian School Libraries)
Ready to make history?
The Read It Roadshow is launching its 2025–26 season — and for the first time ever, we’re inviting one aligned sponsor to stand at the leading edge of something truly revolutionary.
This is more than a sponsorship. It’s a chance to become part of a cultural moment that is changing how literacy, creativity, and brand storytelling intersect.
This is a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
Singular. Visionary. Historic.
Legacy Leader
One Visionary Partner. One Unprecedented Opportunity
The Read It Roadshow is more than an author tour — it’s a movement. And as our exclusive Legacy Leader Sponsor, your brand becomes the cornerstone of a literacy campaign that spans 30 schools, reaches thousands of children, families, and educators — and leaves a permanent, cultural imprint.
You’ll fuel a three-week literacy sprint that ignites creativity, inspires reading, and sets classrooms abuzz. At every stop, your sponsorship will be acknowledged, celebrated, and remembered.
But that’s just the beginning.
As our Legacy Leader, you receive:
Classroom Presence
Your logo across gifted teachers worksheet bundles, bringing your brand into classrooms long after the tour has passed through.
Branded Books in Every School
Every book donated features your business name printed inside, keeping your presence alive in school libraries for years to come.
Spotlight in school newsletters
A custom coupon or message included in schools — reaching thousands of families through the most trusted channel available: school newsletters
Recognition at every event
Acknowledged at each event - large screen and verbally - as the sponsor who brought the magic to students
Logo on Roadshow posters
Prominent placement on printed and digital posters seen by schools, families, and the broader community.
Online Presence
Feature placement on the campaign website
And this year you gain a powerful bonus:
Full-Page Placement in Retail Books Outside of the Tour - Timed for Holiday Visibility
Advertising like never before, far beyond what traditional marketing can offer.
Your business will receive a full-page placement in all retail books sold during the critical Q4 season
This has never been done before — a sponsorship presence embedded directly in the pages of a book. Not a sticker, not a footnote. No billboard or fleeting digital post. A permanent place in the printed front matter of every copy purchased during the fall rush: back-to-school buying, book fairs, holiday gift season.
This is a cutting-edge model for sponsorship — a forever presence in a beloved book series.
The Timing Is Perfect
This fall marks the release of Book Three in the Root Karbunkulus series — a critical milestone in publishing that often transforms a beloved series into a national breakout.
Here’s why:
Momentum traditonally explodes with the third book. Readers who've hesitated jump in. Schools, book clubs, and libraries begin to see the series as a long-term investment.
Sales compound. Book one and two experience a surge, while Book Three rides the wave of growing fandom.
The series becomes “real.” Parents are more likely to buy when they see there’s an arc. Teachers start recommending it. Media takes notice. Algorithms respond.
And you’re not just riding this wave — you're embedded in it.
As our Legacy Leader Sponsor, your brand appears in every retail copy sold during this high-momentum launch window.
That means:
You gain a full-page placement during the most active sales season (Q4), including back-to-school, fall book fairs, and holiday gifting.
You benefit from the post-tour spike in demand that’s driven by school visits, teacher endorsements, and student excitement. This post-tour momentum consistently triggers Amazon’s recommendation algorithms, further increasing visibility and sales.
While the RK books are available through all major retailers and can be ordered into local bookstores, Amazon is always fully stocked and widely used by families — ensuring that your full-page sponsorship is not only permanent, but scalable.
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Your presence stays in a book that continues to move — traveling with every copy sold.
Best of all, you stand with a movement that champions reading, literacy, and the future it shapes.
