Author Experiences

Featuring Merry Claus and the Holiday Dash: A Nochebuena and Christmas Story

Would your students and staff enjoy a fun literacy experience that inspires creativity, joy, and belonging? 

Are you searching for ways to help your students learn about other cultures? 

If either answer is “yes,” we’d love to discuss bringing the Merry Claus Author Experience to your school in fall and winter 2026.

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The Fun Includes…

  • An interactive book reading

  • Playing a culturally inspired holiday game - Alegría, our Merry based version of Lotería

  • Age appropriate literacy and math building activities

  • Option for signed book copies for your students and school

  • Fully customizable visits

Education is at the heart of what we do.

Our visits are full of fun and learning! We’ve taken great care to create thematic, diverse, and developmentally targeted activities for your students. Choose between programming for grades Pre-K/Kindergarten and grades 1-4. For full programming details, download our detailed Author Experiences flier HERE.

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Young children play the game Alegria, inspired by the Mexican game Loteria. It is like a bingo game.
Ellen H.S. reads Merry Claus and the Holiday Dash to a group of students. She is wearing red pants and a striped scarf. The book covers her face.
Arms of a young child, proudly displaying his stamp tattoo of Merry Claus
a five foot tall cut out of Mrs. Claus, Merry, stands next to a Meet the Team poster featuring the co-authors and the illustrator.
co-author Ellen H.S., wearing red pants, a striped scarf, and a Santa hat, reads a book to young children.

  • "I loved seeing how all the kids lit up. I really appreciate how the story was multicultural as it was really inclusive for our community."

    Sonia D. (Library Services Supervisor)

  • "Everyone enjoyed this classic fresh take on the classic tale. Introducing children to diverse characters who creatively solve problems opens a world of possibilities..."

    Anghelika M. (Preschool Director)

  • "The story is darling, but what truly sets this festive tale apart are the entertaining cultural activities, Spanish words, and fun events that Merry and her crew partake in."

    Booklife Review