Bring a Mediterranean Author-in-Residence to Your Classroom

An American teacher living in Malta brings ELA, Social Studies, and creative writing to life through a month-long virtual cultural exchange.

Apply for Fall 2026

1. The Island Intro

A live Zoom field trip introducing Malta's history, temples older than the pyramids, and walled fortress cities.

2. A Month of Emails

Four weeks of curated email Q&A. Students learn what life in Europe is like while reading Starkeeper in class.

3. The Author Visit

A final Zoom session to discuss the writing process, the messy reality of drafting, and the inspiration behind the book.

More Than Just an Author Visit

I'm an American teacher who has been living in Malta for over a year. My background is teaching theatre, English, and history - including writing several curricula. This isn't just a standard author Q&A; it's designed to hit your ELA, Social Studies, and writing standards. And yes, life in Malta is VERY different. One thing that might surprise kids is the thing I miss most, by far, from the USA is GRASS. Yep, regular green grass everywhere. Kids often don't think of questions on the spot, but they will later on. Take a round-up of those questions as you go, and I'll answer them over our four weeks of correspondence. Learn what makes life here unique, from Roman ruins to Carnivale to cliffside beaches, all while exploring the themes of creativity and overcoming jealousy found in Starkeeper.

Program Cost & Requirements

To keep this highly accessible, the program operates on a hybrid model designed for PTA/PTO funding:

✔️ Programming Fee: $100 flat fee
(covers both live Zoom sessions and email correspondence)

✔️ Book Requirement: Purchase of a class set
(min. 20 copies) of Starkeeper at bulk rate

Apply for a Fall Spot

I am taking a limited number of classrooms for the upcoming fall semester. Fill out the form below to coordinate dates.

Note: If any issues with the form above, you can also email me directly at Chris (at) ChristopherMannino.com