Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers

Vilayvanh Bender presenting to a large group of young children seated in a classroom.

Invite Vilayvanh to Your School

Schedule an appointment to plan an author visit that will have your audience captivated and energized. A visit that will transform your imagination as Vilayvanh takes you on a journey to Laos. Experience the power of storytelling in the voice of a refugee. She will engage learners of all levels with this one-of-a-kind presentation. You can even eat a fried grasshopper with her! Invite Vilayvanh to your school and classrooms.

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schedule the first of its kind school visit by a lao american author!!

Bring Cultural celebration to your School

12 Reasons You Should Hop On This Visit

1. Support Classroom Standards

2. Encourage Reading and Writing for Fun

3. Help to Develop a Deeper Appreciation for Books

4. Offer up to 10 Interactive Activities

5. Explore New Food, Dance and Language

6. Motivate to Reuse, Reduce and Recycle

7. Foster Creativity, Curiosity and Critical Thinking

8. Provide Cultural Experience First-Hand

9. Inspire Imagination

10. Spark Conversations

11. Teach Cultural Pride

12. Encourage Learning Through Play

Invite Vilayvanh to Your School

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