Author Appearances

FULL-DAY SCHOOL VISIT:

Energetic classroom presentations including:

Discussion of my novels and writing
Seminars on plot, theme, character building, etc.
Questions & Answers session
Autograph session at the end of the day
Lunch with a group of students

SINGLE PRESENTATION:
Libraries, schools, conferences, or adult groups

ONLINE VISIT VIA SKYPE/ZOOM:
Author-student discussion

Contact Alfred By Email: [email protected]

BENEFITS OF INVITING ALFRED C. MARTINO:

Alfred has had 3 novels and dozens of short stories published, and a play showcased at the New York New Works Theatre Festival.
He is a long-time wrestling coach to middle school and high school-aged boys and girls. He knows how to speak to and motivate young people.
Alfred has spoken before groups as large as 200+ people, as well as, has taught writing to a handful of youngsters. He is comfortable adjusting a program to fit the needs of your organization.
He has his BA from Duke University and his MBA from USC's Marshall School of Business. In addition, he has owned Listen & Live Audio, an audiobook publishing company, for over twenty years. He brings a wealth of information and experience to any appearance.

PREVIOUS APPEARANCES:

Middle & High School Libraries

March 7, 2025 - Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, RI (by Zoom)
March 6, 2020 - Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, RI (by Skype)
March 5, 2019 - Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, RI (by Skype)
May 4, 2018 - Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, RI (by Skype)
Jan. 13, 2016 - Rush City High School, Rush City, MN (by Skype)
April 22, 2010 - Washington Township High School, Sewell, NJ
Mar. 3, 2008 - Roosevelt Middle School, West Orange, NJ
Jan. 10, 2007 - Wood-Ridge High School, Wood-Ridge, NJ
May 3, 2006 - Livingston High School, Livingston, NJ
Feb. 24, 2005 - Christa McAuliffe Middle School, Jackson, NJ

Public Libraries

July 20, 2016 - Long Branch Public Library, Long Branch, NJ
July 10, 2013 - Bound Brook Public Library, Bound Brook, NJ
Oct 16, 2012 - Wood-Ridge Memorial Library, Wood-Ridge, NJ
May 18, 2010 - Hasbrouck Heights Public Library, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Aug. 1, 2006 - Hasbrouck Heights Public Library, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
July 24, 2006 - Fair Lawn Public Library, Fair Lawn, NJ
Aug. 4, 2005 - Elizabeth Public Library, Elizabeth, NJ
Mar. 30, 2005 - Teaneck Public Library, Teaneck, NJ
Mar. 7, 2005 - Millburn Public Library, Millburn, NJ
Feb. 22, 2005 - Ringwood Public Library, Ringwood, NJ

Conferences & Book Festivals

Jun. 9, 2013 - BooksNJ 2013 - Paramus Public Library, Paramus, NJ
Nov. 30, 2012 - NJ Assoc. of School Librarians Conference, Long Branch, NJ
Sept 22, 2012 - "A Tale Of Our City" Book Festival, Jersey City, NJ
Jun. 12, 2011 - BooksNJ 2011 - Paramus Public Library, Paramus, NJ
Apr. 27 & 28, 2010 - New Jersey Library Association 2010 Conference
Nov. 12, 2009 - NJ Assoc. of School Librarians Conference, Long Branch, NJ
Sept. 12, 2009 - 'A Tale of Our City' Book Festival - Jersey City, NJ
Jun. 14, 2009 - BooksNJ 2009 - Paramus Public Library, Paramus, NJ
Nov. 8 & 9 2008 - YA Literature Symposium, Nashville, TN
Nov. 14-16, 2007 - NJ Assoc. of School Librarians Conference, Long Branch, NJ
Nov. 22, 2005 - National Council of Teachers of English, Pittsburgh, PA
Oct. 29, 2005 - Educational Media Assoc. of NJ Conference, Cherry Hill, NJ
Sept. 22, 2005 - Ingram Book Company's Fall Showcase, LaVergne, TN

Sports Events

Mar. 4, 2012 - Beat The Streets/NYC Girls Wrestling Tournament - Brooklyn, NY
Jan. 29, 2012 - New Jersey Girls Wrestling State Tournament - Union, NJ
Mar. 30, 2009 - Millburn Wrestling dinner, Millburn, NJ
Jun. 14, 2007 - Interview with Tod Jeffers on 1600 WKKX-radio, Wheeling, WV
Dec. 25, 2004 - Takedown Wrestling Radio, www.takedownradio.com
Aug. 13, 2005 - Monmouth Shore Wrestling Tournament
Jul. 23, 2005 - Monmouth Shore Wrestling Tournament
Jul. 30, 2005 - Interview on Takedown Wrestling Radio
Apr. 15, 2005 - Spotswood, NJ High School Wrestling Banquet
Apr. 11, 2005 - Greater Middlesex, NJ Wrestling Conference Banquet
Apr. 10, 2005 - Howell, NJ High School Wrestling Banquet
Jan. 29, 2005 - Paul Finn Jr. Memorial Tournament, Millburn, NJ

Bookstores

Jun. 12, 2016 - Barnes & Noble, Ledgewood, NJ
Jun. 11, 2016 - Barnes & Noble, Eatontown, NJ
Feb. 3, 2009 - Barnes & Noble, Livingston, NJ
Nov. 5, 2005 - The Town Book Store, Westfield, NJ
Nov. 5, 2005 - Goldfinch Books, Maplewood, NJ