Probably the most enjoyable aspect of Sparky’s Adventures is bringing Sparky’s story directly to the kids, especially at the schools.  Author Rick Arruzza has had the pleasure of visiting numerous schools from coast to coast, performing book readings and conducting writing workshops, usually in individual classrooms but sometimes in auditoriums, too!  From Miami Beach to San Francisco to around Sparky’s hometown of Stamford, CT, kids have enjoyed learning about Sparky through the books and numerous question-and-answer sessions.  And the author has enjoyed it through all the great kids and wonderful teachers and school staff he has met.  

During her lifetime, Sparky visited numerous schools, entertaining kids everywhere she went.  She also loved taking road trips to upstate New York, New Orleans and Miami, Fla.  Although Sparky is no longer with us, we do show a video that at least gives students a glimpse of what Sparky was really like.  In Sparky's absence, we also can bring Speedy the tortoise and Maggie the bunny with us (they are characters in the Sparky books), although they do not go on long road trips, such as upstate New York.  

For more information on school visits, please click the Overview of Author Visits link at the top of this page.  If your school is interested in having Rick Arruzza visit to conduct a book reading or workshop, just click the Contact Us link to the left.