Appearances


Calling all authors and illustrators! Every school visit reminds me we all have a story to tell.

Alyssa loves to speak to young readers and writers of all ages both nationally and internationally. With more than two decades of experience speaking to groups of all ages, Alyssa Satin Capucilli is available for festivals, keynotes, school or library visits, book fairs, and conferences.

Believing that we are all writers with stories to tell and to share, Alyssa has a highly interactive presentation that explores gathering ideas, weaving together words, and developing a world for characters to live in. Students, even the youngest, are encouraged to engage in the writing process with the author and to discover how our most beloved characters are invented. Alyssa is delighted to present writing workshops for all grade levels. Workshops for staff development are available as well.

To learn more about her programs, please contact her speaking agent through Booked.

Alyssa has spoken at hundreds of conferences, libraries, festivals, and schools both nationally and internationally.

Upcoming Events:

  • Scattered Books, Chappaqua, NY – 9/19/26 11:30 a.m.
  • Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, Chappaqua, NY – 9/26/2026
  • Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books and Authors, Providence, RI – 10/16 & 10/17 2026
  • 1000 Books Festival, Marlboro, NY 10/24/2026
  • Rochester Childrens and YA Book Festival, Rochester, NY  – 11/7/2026

 Previous public events include:

  • American Library Association
  • New York State Reading Association
  • New York Library Association
  • Pennsylvania State Library Association
  • Massachusetts Reading Association
  • New Jersey Educators Association
  • Literacy for All Conference at Lesley University in collaboration with University of Connecticut
  • University of South Florida Suncoast Young Authors Conference
  • New York University
  • University of Maine
  • Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference
  • Highlights Foundation
  • Mid-Hudson Association for the Education of Young Children at Vassar College Education of the Young Child Conference
  • Nyack Teachers Association Conference
  • Columbia University Teachers College
  • Wise West VA Children’s Education Festival
  • Western NY Children’s Book Expo
  • Much Ado About Books Jacksonville FL

After Ms. Capucilli’s visit, my students all stand a bit taller seeing themselves as real writers. Her passion for language and story helps me see what is both beautiful and important in my profession.” — West Genesee Middle School, Syracuse, NY

“On behalf of the school community, know that you, your books, and your beloved Biscuit character are treasured always.” — Mohansic School, Yorktown Heights, NY

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