Chopper is now a one-eyed wonder!
We are currently scheduling author visits and book signings in
Alabama and the Florida Panhandle
as well as in Northern California on an ongoing basis.
Author visits may be planned to work with your curriculum
(how to write a book, being dog-friendly, etc.)
or simply a fun story time with canine author Hayden Hawk.
We have done book signings and author visits in many locations
from Massachusetts to California,
so if you're interested in a visit please feel free to contact us at
ivebeenlicked@gmail.com or 818.488.4228 or using the form below
and we will get back to you when we will be in your area.
Prices vary depending on travel expenses,
materials provided and length of visit.
Alabama and the Florida Panhandle
as well as in Northern California on an ongoing basis.
Author visits may be planned to work with your curriculum
(how to write a book, being dog-friendly, etc.)
or simply a fun story time with canine author Hayden Hawk.
We have done book signings and author visits in many locations
from Massachusetts to California,
so if you're interested in a visit please feel free to contact us at
ivebeenlicked@gmail.com or 818.488.4228 or using the form below
and we will get back to you when we will be in your area.
Prices vary depending on travel expenses,
materials provided and length of visit.
Author Visit Testimonials
"Thanks so much for visiting our school. As usual, the kids loved Chopper. My class enjoys your books so much. Next school year I am going to use them as examples in our personal narrative writing unit of study."
– J.T. Masterson, Second Grade Teacher, Rodeo Hills Elementary School • Rodeo, California
"We really like your books! They are so much fun to read. They also help us to write our own stories."
– Class 459, Rodeo Hills Elementary School • Rodeo, California
"Chopper and his mom, Amanda Steedley, did such a wonderful job at our school. The students were utterly enchanted at having a live dog in the library and getting to pet him at the end of the presentation. Chopper has a special ministry, using his 'tails' to take some of the fear from events that children can relate to, including those who were also adopted, have many doctor visits or are learning the importance of hygiene. Chopper is a very well behaved little guy that clearly loves children and Amanda is friendly and professional in her storytelling and delivery of their 'pawtographed' books. Thank you for a wonderful visit!" – Donna Chapman, River City Christian School • San Antonio, Texas
"Thank you so much, Amanda! ... We had a great time with you, Chopper, and Grandma and Grandpa today. They must be very proud of you. You are a beautiful person inside and out and a talented author! We all enjoyed your reading Chopper's stories to us, and the children will cherish their books as we read them again and again. As they see Chopper in the books they will remember what a precious dog he is and the fun they had with him today. Ella and Collin will be talking about Chopper for a long time. Thanks for allowing Ella to walk him. Chopper, thanks for being so sweet to children, because you warm their hearts. Our cousins in Mississippi will like getting to know you through your books, too." – Judy S., Retired Teacher, Mother and Grandmother • Decatur, Alabama
We would like for you to come back to our school with your next book. I will be recommending you to other schools in our district.
– Kathy Craig, Librarian - Priceville Elementary School • Priceville, Alabama
“Our students had a treat when Amanda and her precious dog, Chopper, visited our school this spring. Chopper’s story, “I’ve Been Picked!”, was such a delight for our 3rd and 4th graders, especially for those students who are adopted themselves. Chopper is an amazing little pup with excellent manners. He sat cheerfully by while his mommy read of his adoption into their family. I would highly recommend this dynamic duo visit your school.” – Deede Jones, Library Media Specialist Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary • Decatur, Alabama
"Thanks so much for visiting our school. As usual, the kids loved Chopper. My class enjoys your books so much. Next school year I am going to use them as examples in our personal narrative writing unit of study."
– J.T. Masterson, Second Grade Teacher, Rodeo Hills Elementary School • Rodeo, California
"We really like your books! They are so much fun to read. They also help us to write our own stories."
– Class 459, Rodeo Hills Elementary School • Rodeo, California
"Chopper and his mom, Amanda Steedley, did such a wonderful job at our school. The students were utterly enchanted at having a live dog in the library and getting to pet him at the end of the presentation. Chopper has a special ministry, using his 'tails' to take some of the fear from events that children can relate to, including those who were also adopted, have many doctor visits or are learning the importance of hygiene. Chopper is a very well behaved little guy that clearly loves children and Amanda is friendly and professional in her storytelling and delivery of their 'pawtographed' books. Thank you for a wonderful visit!" – Donna Chapman, River City Christian School • San Antonio, Texas
"Thank you so much, Amanda! ... We had a great time with you, Chopper, and Grandma and Grandpa today. They must be very proud of you. You are a beautiful person inside and out and a talented author! We all enjoyed your reading Chopper's stories to us, and the children will cherish their books as we read them again and again. As they see Chopper in the books they will remember what a precious dog he is and the fun they had with him today. Ella and Collin will be talking about Chopper for a long time. Thanks for allowing Ella to walk him. Chopper, thanks for being so sweet to children, because you warm their hearts. Our cousins in Mississippi will like getting to know you through your books, too." – Judy S., Retired Teacher, Mother and Grandmother • Decatur, Alabama
We would like for you to come back to our school with your next book. I will be recommending you to other schools in our district.
– Kathy Craig, Librarian - Priceville Elementary School • Priceville, Alabama
“Our students had a treat when Amanda and her precious dog, Chopper, visited our school this spring. Chopper’s story, “I’ve Been Picked!”, was such a delight for our 3rd and 4th graders, especially for those students who are adopted themselves. Chopper is an amazing little pup with excellent manners. He sat cheerfully by while his mommy read of his adoption into their family. I would highly recommend this dynamic duo visit your school.” – Deede Jones, Library Media Specialist Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary • Decatur, Alabama
Student (and Teacher) Letters to Chopper unedited
Dear Chopper and the author,
I love your books. They are books that inspire people and me. They are really funny and cool. I like how they teach you life lessons and make them fun for me and many other kids. Like when you wrote the one i'm not icky. It was really funny i loved it thank you for sharing it with us. And for comeing to our school. You are a great author and mommy I bet. Chopper seems to really like you. Yov'e inspired me to be a author.. P.S. Chopper is really soft. – from: Sierra the one in the green sweater • 2nd grader
Dear Chopper,
A little boy in my school wanted all 3 of your books. He loved meeting you last spring and talked non-stop about "Chopper." He sends his love and hugs from "Chris." – Love, Aunt Donna
Dear Chopper
I thank you for coming to the school. I love that youe'r soft like a ferry pillow. And like the two books i'm not iky and im not sick. I love that you ride mowter sicles. I like that you stick youe'r tounge out. – Sincerely: Dylan. From Mrs. Golarte's Class
Dear Chopper
You are softer than a pillow. Thanks for making kids happy even me. You are a great role model. You Books are great. you make everyone Happy. – Sincerely your fan - Martin C. • 2nd grader
Dear Chopper, 3/10/15
Thank you for coming to our school. I liked you stories and you letting us pet you. You are kinda funny in the stories but I like it. You have the best stories. – Sincerely, Karmela from mrs goularte's class.
Dear Chopper, 3/10/15
Thank you for coming to our school. I love your books. You are a nice, sweet, and soft dog. You are my favorite dog in the whole world. I think you owner is very lucky. – Sincerely, Hibah Mrs. Goularte's Class
Dear Chopper
Thank you for coming to Rodeo Hills Elementary School today and I like your books. you did and even the new one. But my favorite book out of all of them is I'm Not Sick! because it takes place at the hospital. Chopper hold his friend hand when he going to got a shot at the hospital. and chopper your soft as a pillow. P.S you are lovely – Sincerely Sarabeth •Class 558 • 2nd Grade
Dear Chopper and the author,
I love your books. They are books that inspire people and me. They are really funny and cool. I like how they teach you life lessons and make them fun for me and many other kids. Like when you wrote the one i'm not icky. It was really funny i loved it thank you for sharing it with us. And for comeing to our school. You are a great author and mommy I bet. Chopper seems to really like you. Yov'e inspired me to be a author.. P.S. Chopper is really soft. – from: Sierra the one in the green sweater • 2nd grader
Dear Chopper,
A little boy in my school wanted all 3 of your books. He loved meeting you last spring and talked non-stop about "Chopper." He sends his love and hugs from "Chris." – Love, Aunt Donna
Dear Chopper
I thank you for coming to the school. I love that youe'r soft like a ferry pillow. And like the two books i'm not iky and im not sick. I love that you ride mowter sicles. I like that you stick youe'r tounge out. – Sincerely: Dylan. From Mrs. Golarte's Class
Dear Chopper
You are softer than a pillow. Thanks for making kids happy even me. You are a great role model. You Books are great. you make everyone Happy. – Sincerely your fan - Martin C. • 2nd grader
Dear Chopper, 3/10/15
Thank you for coming to our school. I liked you stories and you letting us pet you. You are kinda funny in the stories but I like it. You have the best stories. – Sincerely, Karmela from mrs goularte's class.
Dear Chopper, 3/10/15
Thank you for coming to our school. I love your books. You are a nice, sweet, and soft dog. You are my favorite dog in the whole world. I think you owner is very lucky. – Sincerely, Hibah Mrs. Goularte's Class
Dear Chopper
Thank you for coming to Rodeo Hills Elementary School today and I like your books. you did and even the new one. But my favorite book out of all of them is I'm Not Sick! because it takes place at the hospital. Chopper hold his friend hand when he going to got a shot at the hospital. and chopper your soft as a pillow. P.S you are lovely – Sincerely Sarabeth •Class 558 • 2nd Grade
