Thinking of having an author visit for your next event?
I would be thrilled to connect!
With a focus on nurturing students’ emotional literacy and intelligence, my author presentations are interactive, inspiring, and educational. I bring stories to life by performing my book aloud, using creative manipulatives, and projecting the illustrations on a large screen to fully engage learners of all ages and abilities.
I’ve had the joy of presenting in elementary and secondary schools across the GTA, as well as libraries, EarlyON Centres, community events, workshops, and youth groups. Each presentation is personalized to meet the unique needs of your audience and align with your event goals.
Whether tied to a theme, a specific topic, or the broader mission of your school board, my visits can also be connected to curriculum expectations outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Education. My goal is always to leave students not only entertained but also empowered, with tools to better understand themselves and the world around them.
What people are saying
“Thank you for sharing your book When Your Heart Speaks with our school community. I am so grateful for your visit! As teachers, we are always searching for books that speak gently and kindly to the hearts of children. Your words help young minds explore big feelings with curiosity and courage. Thank you for using your voice to help children find theirs.
After your visit, When Your Heart Speaks became a springboard for many of my classroom lessons in Health and Religion. We spoke about feelings and emotions, how to listen to the right voice in our hearts to make good choices, how to build confidence, practice gratitude, and reviewed Religious virtues like courage and kindness. Your story gave us such a meaningful way to talk about these big ideas.
Your book is comforting for children and offers them a safe space to explore their emotions. Then, hearing your voice tell the story when you came in for an author visit, was impactful. Your voice and body language which was gentle, reassuring and kind helped to encourage students to step into their feelings and listen to their inner voice. Your presence created a brave space in the library that day- that helped teach our students how to be courageous and confident while being kind to others at the same time. The story doesn’t just comfort children, it empowers them. It offers them safety and the courage to grow.
You were wonderful to work with. I had never invited an author to visit our school before and you were so approachable, quick to respond and easy to schedule a visit with. I loved the age appropriate follow up activities you did with the students- specifically the parachute game and the large, warm heart stuffy you brought to help tell the story. It made your author visit warm and inviting.
I highly recommend reading the story When Your Heart Speaks and inviting author Louisa Eleftheriou for in-school visits for K-3 classes and students. She writes and speaks with tenderness that helps nurture young minds and supports emotional growth.”
“This is a beautifully written and illustrated book. The messages of trusting in who you are, building self-confidence and doing the right thing are expressed in a way that is easy to understand for children. This book shows children to lead with their hearts and to listen to their intuition. These are long-term lessons that help us all with solving problems big or small. Though it is for children, I think adults alike can benefit from the reminders in this story! I highly recommend this story.”
“I have known Louisa for many years and she is a true gift to this earth. She walks upon the planet with a wide open heart and beautiful spirit that touches many. The wisdom she shares for the next generation is pure medicine for anyone who is blessed to come into contact with her.
When Your Heart Speaks is a wonderful book to help remind children about the power of using their voice and listening to their heart. Her words and illustrations are gentle and powerful. I am grateful to have this book in my hands and in my home.
I highly recommend When Your Hearts Speaks - it is a much needed message during these times.”
“I bought this book as a gift for my great-nephew’s first birthday. It could not be any more perfect and profound for a growing child.
It’s clear that Louisa applies her expertise and knowledge as a teacher. Her words inspire children and help them to acknowledge they have an inner voice and to follow their heart so they can reach their dreams.
I have also seen Louisa in action while on her book tour - her innate ability to connect with children in such a loving and nurturing way is to be commended. Congratulations!”
“We had the pleasure of welcoming Louisa Eleftheriou into our class to share her beautiful story, Your Heart’s Voice. From the moment she began, the children were fully engaged — her warmth, expression, and gentle way of speaking helped them feel comfortable and connected to the story.
Louisa made the story come alive and encouraged our students to think about how their own voices can make a difference in the world. It opened the door for conversations about listening to their hearts, making good choices, and having the courage to be themselves, which fit beautifully with what we are already trying to nurture in our classroom.
We would highly recommend both the book and inviting Louisa for an in-school author visit. She was wonderful to work with, and her story makes a lasting impact on young learners and educators.”
My daughter had the wonderful opportunity to meet the Canadian author, Louisa Eleftheriou, at her school, St. Clare CES.
It left a real impression on her and she is so inspired that she wants to write her own book now. She really enjoyed how the author incorporated music, games and calming exercises to connect with her heart.
The book itself is beautifully written and encourages kids to think, feel, and dream.
Its become a quick bedtime favourite with all three of my children.
