Learning the best planning strategies for a memorable and successful visit from a childrens' author can make the prospect less daunting and guarantee that students get the most from the experience. This article provides tips on how to plan this type of inspirational visit: (1) Choosing the author; (2) Visiting day; (3) Go big or stay small?; (4) Managing the cost; (5) Making the visit last; and (6) Meeting a real-life author.