“Colleen AF Venable is an incredible speaker and presenter. Her presentation was fun, silly, and engaging. She kept the audience focused by asking them questions throughout and using voices to read portions of some of her books. I cannot state enough how much we loved hosting her.” — Webster Public Library, 2025 

“Colleen AF Venable was a truly fantastic visiting author – pre-K teachers through 6th grade teachers commented on how engaging and fun her talk was to the school and how impressive it was that she was able to engage such a range of ages. She was fun and silly and approachable but also dropped deeply poignant lessons and knowledge. Stories about the bravery it takes to be an author – how she was once considered a “bad kid” but her enthusiasm and energy and storytelling wound up being her super power. Truly a delightful two days. Our school was so lucky to have her!” — Williamstown Elementary School, 2025

“Venable’s presentation was engaging and exciting for our students. Her discussion of her childhood and early experiences in school really helped students connect with her story. They asked thoughtful questions and showed curiosity about the writing and publishing process. Finally, an assembly in which students truly have fun learning about writing! Additionally, she acted as a teacher, cheerleader, and laughing, appreciative audience member for students in her mini-comic workshop. Her coaching and genuine interest in their work inspired students to explore their own creativity and built their confidence. I can tell that she really cares about young readers finding joy in books and in their own creative endeavors. Furthermore, she graciously talked to all of the students who chased her down in the hall with more questions or books to sign. Overall, this was an excellent author visit that will be hard to top in the future.” — Wharton Borough Public Schools, 2025

“Colleen AF Venable is engaging and enthusiastic and provides a great program for all ages. She is able to provide an informational and engaging program while also providing funny and entertainment for kids of all ages. Colleen goes above and beyond to provide a great program.” — Olney Library, 2024

“A creative, generous, and delightful workshop instructor, Colleen AF Venable knows how to inspire attendees to imagine, develop, write and draw characters, whether you’re 8 years old or 60+ years old. She reminds us that we are all innately creative thinkers and dreamers with stories and pictures waiting to come to the surface and the proverbial page.” — Hamilton College, 2024

“Colleen did a wonderful presentation! She kept the kids engaged the whole time. I love how she did readings from her books with slides up so everyone could see but also told stories of how she got started and her process in being an author.” — Pueblo City County Library District, 2024

“We had the pleasure of hosting Colleen across two school visits and a library book club event for children of all ages. Her presentations were informative, inclusive, and, most importantly, fun for all!” — Orange County Library System

“[Katie the Catsitter is] a winsome mix of adventure, humor, and realistic middle grade problems, ideal for readers seeking the whimsy of Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man” tempered with the reassuring tone of Raina Telgemeier’s work.” — School Library Journal

★”Neko Atsume meets The Tick in this laugh-out-loud funny, well-paced series starter…Yue’s expressive cartoons complement this enchanting story, the first in a series with a promising cast of characters—feline and otherwise.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

“[Kiss Number 8 is] a story of family and friendship and love in all its forms, perfect for the graphic novel format and elevated by the combined art and narrative…the characters shine, fully human and permitted to be flawed. Hope prevails. A rare blend of tender and revolutionary.” ― Kirkus, starred Review