One lucky student wears Pimm's INDY 500 coveralls at an interactive school visit.

Author visit -- interactive presentations

Pimm offers three presentations a day. Large groups are fine. She brings along "pit trash" from the Rahal/ Letterman Indy 500 winning race team. Included in her props are an actual racing uniform and helmet, a seat from an Indy car, wings from an Indy car, racing flags, and other assorted Indy car parts. There is also a slide show about racing and writing. A projector which plugs into a lap top is needed. Pimm will share many racing stories from her years working on an Indy 500 pit crew. She also talks to the group about writing tips and a writer's life. She shares with the younger age groups her magazine articles about elephants, gorillas, and sharks. She wraps up the presentation by talking to the group about believing in and following your dreams. Ms. Pimm wrote her first book as a ten-year old and has it to share with the audience. Her husband followed his dreams from farmer to racing in the Indy 500, although he was told many times his dream was impossible. She encourages the kids to achieve their dreams through reading, writing, and perseverance

COST

Ms. Pimm's honorarium is $800 a day plus expenses. Payment is due the day of the presentation. She submits her expense receipts to the hosting organization upon her return home and expects reimbursement within a month.

BOOKS

Many of the children will want to buy autographed books. In schools, an order blank will be sent home with the children prior to her visit. Lerner books provides a 40 percent discount on sales of over 5 of Pimm's books. Book sales are a great way to earn money to help pay for her visit. Call the publisher direct for the best deal: 614-873-7955. You may contact the author by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call (614) 873-8195.