Debbie Dadey

Debbie Dadey

Keynote Speaker: Author of Over 145 Children's Books, Including "The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids" Series

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Debbie Dadey Biography

Debbie Dadey is the author and co-author of more than 125 books, including the Publishers Weekly bestselling "The Adventure of the Bailey School Kids" series, which has over 25 million books in print, as well as "The Worst Name in Third Grade," "The Ghostville Elementary series," and "The Swamp Monster in Third Grade" series. She also teamed up with her son, Nathan Dadey, to write "The Slime Wars."

Debbie and her co-author Marcia Thornton Jones love classrooms, even if those classrooms are filled with ghosts or monsters like "Ghostville Elementary" or "The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids." These best-selling authors were once teachers in the same elementary school in Lexington, KY. Marcia was a reading teacher and Debbie was the head librarian when they decided they wanted to write for children. The two wrote every day while their students were eating lunch. But one fateful (and frustrating) day changed the direction of their lives forever. The kids were acting like little monsters, so Marcia and Debbie figured they would have to sprout horns, blow smoke out of their noses, and grow ten feet tall just to get the kids to pay attention! The idea made them laugh so they decided to write a story about a teacher who might be a monster. That first book, "Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots," grew into "The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids."

Marcia still lives in Kentucky, but Debbie now lives in Pennsylvania. How do they continue to collaborate? "We use the hot-potato method," they explain. "We start with a brief outline. Then we take turns writing chapters. We send them to each other using e-mail. When the other person has the story, we say it's their 'hot potato.' Debbie Dadey currently lives in Furlong, PA with her husband, three children and two dogs.

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Debbie Dadey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors.

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Debbie Dadey generally travels from Furlong, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Debbie Dadey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Debbie Dadey for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Debbie Dadey generally travels from Furlong, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Laura Numeroff, Eric Litwin and Lois Lowry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Debbie Dadey for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 24/09/2024.

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  • How do I book Debbie Dadey to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Debbie Dadey for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Debbie Dadey, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Debbie Dadey or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Debbie Dadey for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Debbie Dadey, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Debbie Dadey are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Debbie Dadey, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Debbie Dadey speak about?

    Debbie Dadey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors.
  • Where does Debbie Dadey travel from?

    Debbie Dadey generally travels from Furlong, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Debbie Dadey?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Debbie Dadey for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Debbie Dadey for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Debbie Dadey or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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