Events & Speaking

Meet Naomi at an upcoming event—or invite her to yours.

Naomi creates thoughtful literary experiences for schools, libraries, author groups, literacy organizations, conferences, and community audiences.

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Naomi V. Dunsen-White with a young reader holding Johari the Great — A shared story can become a lasting point of connection.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White speaking to students beneath a Books are for ALL children presentation — Books are for all children—and every child deserves to see themselves in stories.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White surrounded by smiling students during a Novi Woods school visit — Celebrating stories and community with Novi Woods readers in 2026.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White presenting her What’s Your Story workshop — Inviting an audience to recognize the power of their own stories.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White smiling with a young reader after a school presentation — A proud young reader leaves the visit with a story to explore.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White sharing a board book with toddlers — Reading Month begins with the very youngest listeners.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White with guests at a Progressionista author tea party — Books and community come together at an author tea party.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White presenting a Diversity, Unity, Happy program to a school audience — Diversity. Unity. Happy.—a whole-school conversation about belonging.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White speaking to students with a microphone — Questions, conversation, and encouragement during a school program.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White with young readers holding copies of Johari the Great — Celebrating young readers during the 2026 DPSCD Reading Month program.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White standing with a smiling young reader holding Johari the Great — Celebrating a young reader with a new book to take home.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White speaking beneath a presentation about acknowledging and sharing your story — Helping audiences acknowledge, embrace, use, and share their stories.

Students holding a handmade welcome banner for Naomi V. Dunsen-White — A student-made welcome for an author visit at Westlake.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White smiling with a young reader holding a book after a school visit — Joy, confidence, and a new book after a school presentation.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White seated with a group of preschool students — Connection for even the youngest readers.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White standing with Clifford and Paw Patrol characters — A joyful Reading Month celebration with a few familiar friends.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White presenting to a large school audience — A room full of students ready to talk about stories and belonging.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White smiling beside a young reader holding a book — A one-on-one moment celebrating curiosity and reading.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White and a guest holding Johari the Great inside a celebratory photo frame — A keepsake moment with a Johari the Great reader.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White leading a presentation about acknowledging and sharing your story — A practical framework for turning lived experience into meaningful connection.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White standing with a young reader proudly holding a book — A young reader proudly holds a new story of his own.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White sharing a book with students during a school program — Books become personal when readers meet the author behind them.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White holding her books beside a Meet the Author banner — Ready to meet readers during a Reading Month author visit.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White with a large group of students in the Novi Woods school gym — A joyful group photo with third- and fourth-grade readers at Novi Woods.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White kneeling beside a smiling young reader holding a book — Purpose, possibility, and a story to take home.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White smiling with three young readers — Close-up connections that make every visit memorable.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White speaking with a microphone during a school visit — Conversation and encouragement shaped for the room.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White beside a handmade school welcome and thank-you banner — A heartfelt welcome created by students at Minges Brook.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White smiling with a young reader holding Why Am I Here? — A shared reading moment after the school program.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White and a guest posing with Johari the Great in a Superhero Smart photo frame — Readers celebrate being superhero smart with Johari the Great.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White surrounded by young readers during a group selfie — A lively classroom moment with young readers.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White seated among a large group of students during a school visit — Literary energy designed for the whole room.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White taking a group selfie with smiling young readers — Smiles all around after sharing stories together.

A shared story can become a lasting point of connection.

Books are for all children—and every child deserves to see themselves in stories.

Celebrating stories and community with Novi Woods readers in 2026.

Inviting an audience to recognize the power of their own stories.

A proud young reader leaves the visit with a story to explore.

Reading Month begins with the very youngest listeners.

Books and community come together at an author tea party.

Diversity. Unity. Happy.—a whole-school conversation about belonging.

Questions, conversation, and encouragement during a school program.

Celebrating young readers during the 2026 DPSCD Reading Month program.

Celebrating a young reader with a new book to take home.

Helping audiences acknowledge, embrace, use, and share their stories.

A student-made welcome for an author visit at Westlake.

Joy, confidence, and a new book after a school presentation.

Connection for even the youngest readers.

A joyful Reading Month celebration with a few familiar friends.

A room full of students ready to talk about stories and belonging.

A one-on-one moment celebrating curiosity and reading.

A keepsake moment with a Johari the Great reader.

A practical framework for turning lived experience into meaningful connection.

A young reader proudly holds a new story of his own.

Books become personal when readers meet the author behind them.

Ready to meet readers during a Reading Month author visit.

A joyful group photo with third- and fourth-grade readers at Novi Woods.

Purpose, possibility, and a story to take home.

Close-up connections that make every visit memorable.

Conversation and encouragement shaped for the room.

A heartfelt welcome created by students at Minges Brook.

A shared reading moment after the school program.

Readers celebrate being superhero smart with Johari the Great.

A lively classroom moment with young readers.

Literary energy designed for the whole room.

Smiles all around after sharing stories together.

Bring Naomi to Your Audience

One invitation.An experience shaped for the room.

Choose the format that feels closest. The inquiry form will help Naomi understand the audience, setting, and experience you are planning.

Author Visits & School Programs

Make reading and writing feel alive.

Naomi brings the joy of story into classrooms, libraries, and community spaces through encouraging, age-appropriate experiences for young readers.

Author talks and read-alouds
Writing encouragement and questions
Literacy-centered activities
School, library, and community programs

Speaking Engagements

Literary insight with warmth and purpose.

Naomi speaks with schools, literacy organizations, author groups, conferences, and community audiences about the writing life and the power of story.

The author journey
Children’s literature and literacy
Writing with confidence
Editing, voice, and storytelling

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Upcoming Public Events

Join Naomi in the literary community.

Only events intended for public attendance are listed here.

September 25, 2027 · 8:00 AM EDT to 11:59 PM EDT

We celebrated our Third Annual Little Free Library Day! (Hosted by the E&I Team, SCBWI Michigan)

Little Free Libraries EVERYWHERE!

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Third Annual Little Free Library Day on Saturday, September 26th! We have wonderful friends and supporters! A special shout-out to my author friends for their generous donations, and also to the Detroit Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. As Chairperson of the Equity & Inclusion Team of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - Michigan Chapter, I am committed to ensuring children’s books with diverse, underrepresented characters are accessible to the children who need them. My teammates agree! Our reach is expanding. Please plan to join us next year! Help us spread the message that every child deserves books with characters who look like them.❤️ SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Author Perspective

A literary experience shaped from both sides of the page.

As an award-winning children’s author, editor, and literary professional, Naomi understands how stories connect writers, readers, classrooms, and communities. That lived perspective gives every conversation both practical substance and heart.

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Naomi V. Dunsen-White holding two of her children’s books