Bring Mary Hogan to Your School!

Formerly an editor at 'TEEN Magazine, Mary Hogan is the internationally-published, award-winning author of several popular young-adult novels: PRETTY FACE, PERFECT GIRL, and the “Susanna” Series: SUSANNA SEES STARS, SUSANNA HITS HOLLYWOOD, and SUSANNA COVERS THE CATWALK. Mary has also published many articles in national magazines and has written for network television. Her fun, informative presentations give students—boys as well as girls—the inside scoop on what it's really like to make a living in three different writing professions: TV sitcoms, novels, and national magazines. Mary can also draw on her experiences as a magazine editor to offer presentations on the sly ways in which the media influences body image.

 

Home: New York City, NY

Travels to: Mary will travel anywhere she is invited!

 

Mary is the author of: Pretty Face (HarperCollins), The Serious Kiss (HarperCollins), PERFECT GIRL (HarperCollins); SUSANNA SEES STARS (Delacorte Press), SUSANNA HITS HOLLYWOOD (Delacorte Press), SUSANNA COVERS THE CATWALK (Simon & Schuster UK); SUSANNA LOVES LONDON (Simon & Schuster UK); and STRAIGHT TALK ON CAREERS (Garrett Park). In addition, Mary has written for network television and national magazines.

Rates for Schools in NY, NJ, CT, VT, NH, MA, RI, PA, MD, DE, & Washington D.C.

Half-Day Visit (2 presentations): $700 flat rate (all travel expenses included)

One-Day Visit (3 presentations + 1 workshop): $1,200 flat rate*

Two-Day Residency: $2,000 flat rate
One-Week Residency: $4,000 flat rate
Evening Family/Community Event: $250 flat rate

 

*A One-Day Visit includes up to four presentations, one of which is a Writer’s Workshop. A full-day visit also includes lunch with the students and a book signing.

Rates for All Other Out-of-State Schools

One-Day Visit (3 presentations + 1 workshop): $1,500 flat rate* (all travel expenses included)

*A One-Day Visit includes up to four presentations, one of which is a Writer’s Workshop. A full-day visit also includes lunch with the students and a book signing.

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Biography

Formerly an editor at 'TEEN Magazine, Mary Hogan is the internationally-published, award-winning author of several popular young-adult novels. Her latest release, PRETTY FACE, is the humorous story of 16-year-old Hayley, who lives in body-obsessed Los Angeles. After she spends the summer in Italy, Hayley discovers a whole new way to view herself, her body, her life. A funny, inspirational tale of—literally—learning how to fit in. Mary's series, SUSANNA SEES STARS, tells the story of Susanna Barringer—a plucky New York City high schooler who snags a summer internship at a celebrity magazine. Susanna shows everyone how a "kid" can get the story that no one else can. This book is a teenage Devil Wears Prada, set in the celebrity world. Mary's first novel, THE SERIOUS KISS, combines humor with real-life issues to tell the story of a teenage girl's quest to be "normal" in spite of her troubled family life.

Mary's books have been published in England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Finland, and Thailand.

Mary has also published articles in several national magazines including CosmoGirl, Jane, Seventeen, Sassy, Parenting, Family Circle, First for Women, and Fitness. A member of The Writer's Guild, Mary wrote for the NBC television series, Working It Out, starring Jane Curtain and Stephen Collins, and the teenage Fox-TV pilot, Busy Signals. She also worked with talk radio personality and psychologist, Dr. Joy Browne on her relationship books, Dating for Dummies and It's a Jungle Out There, Jane...Understanding the Male Animal. Mary's own non-fiction book, STRAIGHT TALK ON CAREERS has helped countless teens decide how they might want to make a living.

Currently, Mary lives in New York City with her husband, the television actor Robert Hogan.

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Event Description

Making a Living as a Writer (Grades 5–12):
A three-for-one deal, Mary offers a fun and informative look at three different ways to make a living as a writer: TV sitcoms, novels, and national magazines. Experienced in all three areas, Mary will compare and contrast the three, giving students a full-spectrum view of the writing profession. A one-day visit includes a maximum of three presentations (one of which can be a Writer’s Workshop).

How the Media Influences Body Image (Grades 5–12):
From her insider's perspective as a former magazine editor and writer, Mary will expose all the sneaky ways advertisers manipulate us into feeling bad about our bodies and ourselves. By using real ads from real magazines, Mary reveals how advertising "works" by creating a sense of inadequacy. When we feel lousy, we buy stuff to make ourselves feel better! She'll show students—boys as well as girls—how to spot what's happening in an ad so they can control the messages going into their heads. The goal: For kids to be in charge of their own body image! A one-day visit includes a maximum of three presentations (one of which can be a Writer’s Workshop).

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Testimonials

"Everyone had a great time! We even had a few parents present who enjoyed her presentation."
—Stacy Forke, ABIS PTA, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, Manville, NJ

"Mary was terrific! Her presentation was interesting and she was entertaining. The students and faculty really enjoyed her visit. I highly recommend her as a speaker."
—Erin Brodie, Librarian, Simon Baruch Middle School 104, New York, NY

"Mary was wonderful. The students responded extremely well to her (and she to them), and the discussion that ensued was great."
—Jennifer Lindberg, Seventh Grade Teacher, Western Middle School, Greenwich, CT

"Mary was excellent—both interesting an informative."
—Sharon R. Kohn, Librarian, MS 340 North Star Academy, Brooklyn, NY

"Mary was a great speaker, very sweet and charming. She was a pleasure to have."
—Daniela Coleman, Librarian, Mission Hill School, Roxbury, MA

"Mary is wonderful. We have been very fortunate to have her as a presenter for our organization."
—Kathy Campbell, Director, AIDS Alive Inc. and Speak Up!, Rosemont, PA

"Ms. Hogan had a wonderful rapport with the students. She was able to adapt her presentation for the fifth and sixth as well as the seventh and eighth grade students. The kids enjoyed the Q&A time!"
—Elyce Shean, PTA President, Midland School, Rochelle Park, NJ

If you are interested in booking an event with Mary Hogan, please fill out the Author Visit Query form or contact our Author Appearance Manager at 1 (800) 338-2232, ext. 105, or admin@AuthorsInSchools.com. We look forward to working with you.