I speak at schools often, primarily to grades 4-10, although occasionally to older and younger grades. I speak about risking failure to achieve dreams, about the importance of literacy and education, about the writing process, and about my experiences with my nonprofit for children's literacy. I can easily adapt my speech to focus on a specific area, so don't hesitate to ask. I love interacting with kids and frequently stay for lengthy Q&A sessions after speaking, when requested. I also speak at writer's conferences and library events, I'm available for Skype chats, and I've conducted writing workshops for tweens and teens. Please contact me if you're interested in scheduling an event: contact@rileycarney.com.

Below is a list of upcoming and past events. For more information, updates, and photos check out blog.                                                                                                                

   Events   

July 28, 2013                                                             Cradle to Crayons Teen Leadership Development Day - Speaker Brighton, MA

February 26, 2013                                                     Harvard Speaks Speaker Series - Speaker                                  Cambridge, MA

June 23, 2012                                                             Project 351 Leadership Day - Panelist with Governor Deval Patrick, Bonnie Monahan, and Andy Husbands                                          Worcester, MA

May 15, 2012                                                               High Peaks Elementary - Author Skype Chat                          Boulder, CO

April 23, 2012                                                             Young Leaders in Service Recognition Ceremony - Keynote Speaker   Institute of Politics, Harvard University                             Cambridge, MA

April 18, 2012                                                               Teen Writers Group with author Jolie Stekly - Author Skype Chat      Seattle, WA

March 7, 2012                                                             World Read Aloud Day - Author Skype Chat                               Van Meter School Junior High                                              Van Meter, Iowa

March 2, 2012                                                               Fayerweather Street School - Speaking Engagement             Cambridge, MA

January 18, 2012                                                     Alexander Dawson School - Speaking Engagement                        Boulder, Colorado

January 9, 2012                                                        Thomas Jefferson High School - Speaking Engagement             Denver, Colorado

December 22, 2011                                                         Barnes and Noble - Author Signing Event                               Boulder, Colorado

November 7, 2011                                                          High Peaks Elementary School - Author Skype Chat                Boulder, Colorado

November 1, 2011                                                    Snoqualmie Middle School - Author Skype Chat                        Snoqualmie, Washington

October 23, 2011                                                           Van Meter School - Author Skype Chat                                  Van Meter Iowa

May 25, 2011                                                               San Rafael Elementary School - Author Skype Chat              Pasadena, California

May 23, 2011                                                           Harmony School of Innovation - Speaking Engagement          Carrollton, Texas

May 12, 2011                                                           Summit Middle School - Speaking Engagement                        Colorado Springs, Colorado                                                     

May 11, 2011                                                             Montessori Denver School - Author Event                            Denver, Colorado        

May 9, 2011                                                                                                                                   DCS Montessori Charter School -  Speaking Engagement            Castle Rock, Colorado 

April 28, 2011                                                            Denver School of Science & Technology Stapleton-Speaking Engagement Denver, Colorado                                                           

April 12 and 13, 2011                                                    School District 20 Family Literacy Nights - Speaking Engagement
Children's Literacy Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado

April 6, 2011                                                       Parent/Child Author Event
Hosted by author Nichole Bernier for authors Chris Abouzeid, Carol Cronin and Riley Carney
Boston, Massachusetts

April 4, 2011                                                       Williamsville High School - Author Skype Chat                  Williamsville, Illinois             

March 30, 2011                                                              Podcast Interview with Chris Singer (a.k.a. @Book_Dads)          12:00pm Eastern                                                                   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookdads/2011/03/30/book-dads-episode-9--guest-riley-carney  

March 9, 2011                                                  World Read Aloud Day  - Author Skype Chat                               Katherine Sokolowski's 5th Grade                                       Illinois                                                                                                                                                                               

March 9, 2011
World Read Aloud Day - Author Skype Chat
Oelwein Middle School 6th Grade
Oelwein, Iowa                                                              

March 9, 2011                                                            World Read Aloud Day - Author Skype Chat
Van Meter School 6th Grade                                               Van Meter, Iowa                                

March 7, 2011
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School - Speaking Engagement
Memphis, Tennessee

March 7, 2011
St. Louis School - Speaking Engagement
Memphis, Tennessee

February 22, 2011                                                        World Thinking Day 2011 - Speaking Engagement
Girl Scout,Cadettes, and Brownie Troops 
Huntington Beach, California

January 27, 2011
KWGN Channel 2 The Everyday Show - Live Interview
Denver, Colorado

January 24, 2011
Van Meter Junior High/High School - Author Skype Chat
Van Meter, Iowa

January 11 and January 18, 2011
Denver School of Science and Technology - Speaking Engagement
Green Valley Ranch Middle School
Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2010
Montessori Denver School - Speaking Engagement
Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2010
Benefit Concert for Breaking the Chain - Speaker/Introduction
Performance by Zach Heckendorf
Kent Denver School
Englewood, Colorado

November 12, 2010
Manuel High School - Speaking Engagement
Denver, Colorado

October 18, 2010
Fairview Elementary School - Speaking Engagement
Denver, Colorado
October 2, 2010 8:30am-2:30pm                         Douglas County Libraries Writer Conference - Speaker
Castle View High School
Castle Rock, Colorado

September 30, 2010
Garden Place Academy - Speaking Engagement
Denver, Colorado

September 17, 2010
Wyatt-Edison Charter School - Speaking Engagement
Denver, Colorado

September 13, 2010
Silver Creek High School - Author Skype Chat
Sellersbud, Indiana

August 16, 2010
Castlewood Library - Author panel with Amy Efaw, Riley Carney, and Terri Clark, Denise Vega
Centennial, Colorado

July 28, 2010
Koelbel Public Library - Author Event
Greenwood Village, Colorado

May 24, 2010
Kent Denver School - Speaking Engagement and Writing Workshop
Englewood, Colorado

April 28, 2010
St. Mary's Academy Middle School - Speaking Engagement
Englewood, Colorado

April 19, 2010
Summit Middle School - Speaking Engagement
Colorado Springs, Colorado

April 15 and 16, 2010
Kent Denver School - Speaking Engagement and Writer Workshops
Englewood, Colorado

April 10, 2010
Colorado Teen Literature Conference - Author Event/Signing
Tivoli, Auraria Campus
Denver, Colorado

March 25, 2010
Florida Pitt-Waller K-8 School - Speaking Engagement
Denver, Colorado

March 8, 2010
Kent Denver Middle School - Speaking Engagement
Englewood, Colorado

February 24, 2010
Denver Venture High School - Speaing Engagement
Denver, Colorado

February 19, 2010
Lewis Palmer Middle School - Speaking Engagement
Monument, Colorado

February 12, 2010
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy - Speaking Engagement
Denver, Colorado

December 25, 2009
KDVR 31 Tom Martino Show - Interview
Denver, Colorado

December 17, 2009
KDVR 31 Everyday Show - Live Interview
Denver, Colorado

December 11, 2009
St. Lawrence School - Speaking Engagement
Indianapolis, Indiana

December 10, 2009
Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library - Author Event
Amore Pizzeria
Zionzville, Indiana

December 9, 2009
St. Pius X School - Speaking Engagement
Indianapolis, Indiana

December 8, 2009
Westlane Middle School - Speaking Engagement
Indianapolis, Indiana

December 4, 2009
Countryside Montessori School - Speaking Engagement
Northbrook, Illinois

December 3, 2009
Wilmette Junior High School - Speaking Engagement
Wilmette, Illinois

December 3, 2009
Attea Middle School - Speaking Engagement
Glenview, Illinois

December 2, 2009
Lake Forest Country Day School - Speaking Engagement
Lake Forest, Illinois

December 2, 2009
The Skokie School - Speaking Engagement
Winnetka, Illinois

December 1, 2009
Central Elementary School - Speaking Engagement
Wilmette, Illinois

November 19. 2009
Teen Writing Group - Writing Workshop
Koelbel Library
Centennial, Colorado

November 4 and 11,2009
Cherry Hills Village Elementary School - Speaking Engagement
Cherry Hill Village, Colorado
 
October 15, 2009
Greenwood Elementary School - Speaking Engagement
Denver, Colorado

October 13, 2009
Prairie Winds Elementary School - Speaking Engagement
Monument, Colorado

September 25-26, 2009
Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association Trade Show
Denver, Colorado