Angela brings her children’s books to life during school and library visits, where she reads her stories, shares the publishing process, and inspires students on their own creative journeys. Her interactive, hands-on writing activities—where kids craft their own stories or poems—are aligned with state standards and loved by both students and teachers.

Her College Prep Camps guide juniors and seniors in creating standout essays for college applications and scholarships. She also offers College Consultations focused on strategic planning for high school families.

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What People Are Saying

"We had the pleasure of having Angela Henderson Smith as a guest author to our campus. She immediately brought life, joy, and creativity to our event! Angela was so down-to-earth and relatable with all ages of our student body (K - 12th). She inspired the kids and instilled confidence in them as writers. If you have the opportunity to hear her speak or have her work with your students, do it! You’ll come away with knowledge, inspiration, and assurance that you have a story worth telling!"
Abby LoweryDirector, Eclectic Academy of Learning
"Angela is warm and personable with a gift for joyfully drawing out the creative writing potential in students. My ten year old left her writing camp with a new view of himself as someone who can write great stories and create fun characters like the ones he has always enjoyed reading!  What an awesome skill to carry through life!"
EmilyParent of Elementary Student
"Angela’s quick response with emails, one-pager of prices, flexibility in schedule, premade materials such as order form and spreadsheet for collection made the author visit simple!"
Kacey BuckCanyon Creek Elementary, Richardson ISD
"Each interaction was very welcoming, and I loved the time Angela gave me to do a virtual meeting to clear up any questions I had."
Bianca ChiveraTosch Elementary
"The booking process was so so easy!! I loved how Angela mapped everything out, and I didn't have to think about it. Made it so easy for this first year librarian!!"
Tracey RamseyCannaday Elementary
"Angela made hosting her so easy by having materials needed for the day planned and ready. I also loved that she had any resources needed for ordering ready for me to use. She regularly communicated with me through Zoom and email to ensure that everything was organized and seamless."
Leah FawcettMotley Elementary
"I loved how Angela worked with students during a writer's workshop, helping them to hone their writing skills and break down the process in a more manageable and a less intimidating way. It helped them tap into their imagination and get their creative juices flowing!"
Anne GoodnerPorter Elementary
"I liked the open communication we had leading up to the author visit. I especially liked the resources that were sent to me. Our students were able to engage in the writing process in an intentional way that was enjoyable for the kids and it prepared them for the visit."
Lindsey MoorisonStinson Elementary, Plano ISD
"It was an easy process. Angela took care of all the details and communicated clearly and often. She's a pleasure to work with!"
Amanda LathamChandler Elementary
"Angela created a very fun and exciting learning environment with differences in each presentation for the different age groups. We had two sessions Pre-K/Kinder and 1st/2nd, and in both presentations, Angela kept the kids engaged and entertained with her fun visuals and bright personality."
Lacey FreemanSummit Hill Elementary
"Our middle school students enjoyed the visit very much. Angela was very engaging and real. The kids have commented on how they enjoyed hearing about her life and how it inspired her books."
Rebecca BrinkVenus Middle School
"Angela Henderson Smith engaged our students with a collaborative writing workshop, fostering creativity. Our students left this experience motivated with a newfound toolkit for writing success!"
Kacey BuckCanyon Creek Elementary, Richardson ISD
"She taught us how creative we ALL are and the many ways to write a story using her creative techniques. I can't wait to book her again so she can continue to share her skills and joy of storytelling with our students!"
Bianca ChiveraTosch Elementary
"If you are looking to host an author visit, I highly recommend Angela Henderson Smith. She is a former teacher so she understands kids! She is so patient and kind. I always look forward to working with her as I’ve had her twice! She is organized and always involves the kids into her book talks and lessons. Her writer's workshop activity is a must! I cannot recommend her enough. Her booking process is so easy and she makes everything effortless."
Tracey RamseyCannaday Elementary
"Angela brought her books to life with her engaging reading and information about the writing and publishing process. The writing activities she conducted with our older students were exciting and fun for all the students."
Leah FawcettMotley Elementary
"Angela did AMAZING! She was very attentive to the students as they walked in and sat down for her presentation. She did an incredible job keeping the kids’ attention. I’ll be telling all of our schools about Angela!"
Stephani WilliamsWylie ISD Library Coordinator
"Angela shows her passion for reading to kids by her amazing ability to include them in her story. She interacts with the students on a very personal level and includes everyone in the room by moving around and using visual effects to keep their attention."
Courtney SchreckCox Elementary, Wylie ISD
"The creative writing workshop was awesome! I loved it and learned so much along with the students. Angela designed such a fun and creative way for students to create their own story, and I love that the students had an opportunity to share their work. Angela’s props and enthusiasm when presenting captivated the kids. I enjoyed that she took the time to go around to each of the tables to connect with the kids before beginning; that was very special."
Bianca ChiveraTosch Elementary
"Angela talks and presents to the kids as if they are her very best friends."
Torrie StricklinHowe Intermediate & Summit Hill Elementary
"Angela had such an enthusiasm for our students. She made writing fun! Her presentation was not only a good learning experience, but also she made writing feel exciting, fun, and inspired students to think more deeply about their own creative work."
Anne GoodnerPorter Elementary, Mesquite ISD
"Angela was engaging and energetic. She made a point to make eye contact with each student and included them in her storytelling. The writing workshop she did with our 3rd graders was amazing! She made it so fun for them. It was great to see their imaginations and creativity come to life! As a librarian, I look forward to implementing some of the tools from the writing workshop in the library!"
Amanda LathamChandler Elementary
"Angela Henderson Smith masterly identifies engaging activities for students to draw from their experiences and personal interests for writing topics and content to include in their writing. She emphasizes that everyone has "stories to tell", encouraging students to tell "their" stories in their writing. "
Rhonda McCallieRegion 7 ESC Curriculum Coordinator

Introduction Bios

Angela Henderson Smith lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three teenagers. She taught English Language Arts for 13 years and coached award-winning middle school writing teams. She is an author who loves writing stories and helping students discover the stories within them too. Angela also helps lead a writing group of local authors called SCBWI. Her favorite days of work are visiting schools to share her books with kids!  She knows that you all have amazing imaginations, and she can’t wait to create some wonderful memories with you today! She’s thrilled to be with us today at (school name).

Angela Henderson Smith lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three children. She taught English Language Arts for 13 years and coached award-winning middle school writing teams. She is a published author of three children’s books, including Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree, and loves helping students discover the stories they carry inside. In her workshops, students get to create their own writing through fun, author-designed activities and specially crafted writing guides. Angela’s favorite part of visiting schools is seeing students’ imaginations come to life, and she can’t wait to create some amazing stories with you today!

Angela Henderson Smith lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three children. She taught English Language Arts for 13 years and now works as an author, speaker, and writing coach. She has published three children’s books, including Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree, and loves helping students discover their own voice and stories. Angela also serves as Assistant Regional Advisor for SCBWI North Texas and leads a nonprofit supporting single moms. She’s excited to be here today to help you explore your college application, strengthen your writing, and tackle the challenges of college prep with confidence!

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