Audio
How much does the audio cost?
The audio accompaniments for all the books are entirely FREE! To download one, you must enter your email address to sign up for the email list. If you do not wish to join the email list, you can unsubscribe after you download your audio.
You can visit the shop to locate the audio you are interested in downloading.
Author Visits
Virtual Visits
Can Aunt Katie virtually visit our school or library?
YES! Aunt Katie currently offers several types of virtual author visits.
- FREE virtual visit that includes a book reading, a look at the original storyboard, and talking about the process of illustrating a page in the book. More information at www.auntkatiesplace.com/virtualvisit
- “Craft with Aunt Katie” bookbinding activity that includes a short talk about “Gracie”, discussing how Aunt Katie developed in interest in writing books, and then detailed instructions and personal help with how to bind your own book using poster board, duct tape, and a few other items. Price: $50 for one hour. For more information on this program, see the bookbinding craft blog post.
To schedule a virtual author visit, please email auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com.
In-Person Visits
Can Aunt Katie visit our school or library as a visiting author?
Of course! Aunt Katie is happy to visit schools and libraries within a 2-hour radius of Lansing, NC for FREE! Schools/libraries located within a 3 to 5-hour radius will need to pay $400 to cover the cost of transportation and hotel. Schools outside of 5-hour radius will need to contact Aunt Katie’s Place to figure out pricing based on how many hours of driving would be required or whether plane flights would be necessary.
An in-person visitation would include a presentation about the creative process of making the books as well as green screen photos with a character from the book. If your school does not have a green screen, Aunt Katie will provide one for the duration of her visit. Photos will be taken using a green screen app and will be shared with the school via Google Drive or Dropbox.
Pre-order discounts for books are available for author visits. See below.
If you would like to request Aunt Katie come visit your school or library as a visiting author, please contact Aunt Katie’s Place at 984-355-2974 or auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: Visiting Author Request
Can Anita Morra visit our school/library as a visiting illustrator?
Anita is based out of Argentina. If you are able to cover the cost of her plane fare, her travel expenses for a week, and her hotel costs, then she might consider it!
Do you give pre-order discounts when you visit schools/libraries?
Yes! ALL pre-ordered books for Author Visits will also include a FREE bookmark. You may also choose one of the two pre-order options:
- All books ordered as a pre-order for an author visitation will be 20% off the purchase price.*
- All books ordered as a pre-order for an author visitation will be retail price, but the library will receive 15% of the purchase price back in cash.*
*These are special discounts available only to schools/libraries who have Aunt Katie come as a visiting author. You may pick one of the two options.
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Become a Retailer
How can I sell Aunt Katie’s Place products in my store?
If you are interested in selling our products in your store, please contact us at: 984-355-2974 or auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: Become a Retailer
If you are interested in selling our products in your store, please contact us at: 984-355-2974 or auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: Become a Retailer
Contact Us
You can reach us by using the website contact form, emailing us at auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com or calling us at 984-355-2974.
Discounts for Schools and Libraries
Library Discounts (Public or School)
If a library purchases all 3 languages within a book series, then a 15% discount will be given at the time of purchase. Proof must be provided to show that purchaser works at the library and that the purchase is for the purpose of the library.
Library purchases will also receive several free gifts including: 16×20” Gracie poster, 8.5×11” Gracie poster, 4×8” table tent, and 20 Gracie bookmarks.
If you are a library and would like to take advantage of this discount and free gifts, please contact Aunt Katie’s Place to show proof of employment and intent of the materials. You will be provided with a unique promo code to enter at checkout.
Contact us at 984-355-2974 or auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: Library Discount
School Discounts
Schools that are purchasing 10+ books are eligible for a 20% discount plus a free gift of 20 Gracie bookmarks. *This may not be combined with the visiting author discount for pre-ordered books. For more information on Author Visits and discounts, see below.*
If you are a school and would like to take advantage of this offer, please contact Aunt Katie’s Place at 984-355-2974 or auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: School Discount
You will be provided with a unique promo code to enter at checkout.
Lexile Measurement
Do your books have Lexile Measures?
Aunt Katie’s Place has worked with Meta Metrics Inc. to provide Lexile Level Measurements for our books. This means that your child may use the books from Aunt Katie’s Place to reach their AR Reading Comprehension goals at their school.
For more information on Lexile Reading Levels, please see Meta Metrics, Inc.
Orders
Can I cancel or adjust my orders?
We process/ship orders on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s. If your order has not yet been shipped, you may cancel or adjust items in your order. Personalized items may not be cancelled or adjusted (ex. signed copy of a book).
Once your order has shipped, you may not cancel or adjust your order.
If you need to cancel or adjust your order, please contact us at 984-355-2974 or auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: URGENT- Cancel/Adjust Order
Besides this website, where can I purchase Aunt Katie’s Place products?
Our products can be found at several other online retailers. Please see the list below:
More to come…
For international purchases, please see Shipping and Delivery.
I don’t like using credit cards online, can I pay by cash or check?
Aunt Katie’s Place prefers card payments online, but if you are unable to use online payment services, then you may download an order form below and mail your payment to:
Aunt Katie’s Place, LLC
Attn: Orders
PO Box 261
Lansing, NC 28643
Download Mail-in Order Form Here
Print on Demand
Where are your books printed/manufactured?
Currently, Aunt Katie’s Place has their books printed by Lightning Source Inc. This is a print-on-demand service located around the world. If you order a book from www.AuntKatiesPlace.com, your book was printed and manufactured within the USA. If you order a book from Amazon UK, your book will be printed and manufactured in the UK.
Because books are printed on demand, all books will differentiate slightly. Some books may have defects from the printer.
All books sold from Aunt Katie’s Place have been inspected by Aunt Katie’s Place for printing defects. Books sold from other sources (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.) are printed and shipped directly to the customer by Lightning Source Inc. These books are not eligible for replacement due to damage.
Promotions and Deals
Make sure to sign up for our email to receive updates about current promotions and free offers!
The fine print about promotions…
- All promotions/coupons provided by Aunt Katie’s Place are valid only at www.auntkatiesplace.com
- Promotions/coupons found on external sites and not provided by Aunt Katie’s Place are not valid.
- You must enter the promotional/coupon codes at checkout to receive your savings/promotion.
- Only one (1) discount promotional code/coupon may be redeemed per order.
- You are responsible for any applicable sales tax.
- Promotion codes, gift cards/e-cards, and account credits are not redeemable for cash or credit.
- Previous purchases are not eligible for adjustments based on current promotions.
- Gifts with purchase/free items are not eligible for returns, refunds, or damage replacements.
- All promotions require a purchase (unless stated otherwise).
- All promotions are subject to certain terms and conditions, which may differ for each promotion.
- All promotions are void where prohibited by law.
Do you offer price matching?
Not at this time. Our orders are print-on-demand, so other online retailers do not see the order before it is shipped. Aunt Katie’s Place checks every product by hand. So we do not price match to other retailers.
Returns and Refunds
What is your return policy?
At this time, Aunt Katie’s Place does not accept returns. You are welcome to cancel your order if it has not yet been shipped, but once an order has shipped it is no longer eligible to be cancelled/refunded.
How do I cancel my order?
If you would like to cancel your order, please email auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: Cancel Order #(insert your order number here). In the body of your email, please include your statement of intent to cancel your order, your reason for cancelling, the order number you are cancelling, and the email you used to purchase the order.
What if my order arrived damaged?
If your order arrived damaged, please contact us to report the damage and discuss replacement. Contact us at 984-355-2974 or email auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: Damaged Order
When will I receive my refund?
This is dependent on the payment gateway you used (PayPal or Stripe) and your credit card company. If you do not see your refund posted within two weeks of receiving a successful refund email, you should contact your bank/credit card company.
Sales Tax
What orders are subject to sales tax?
All orders are subject to sales tax.
What, and how much, is taxed?
All items, including shipping charges, are taxed a 7% sales tax to satisfy the State of North Carolina.
What about organizations that are tax exempt?
If you are a tax exempt organization and are purchasing 10 or more products, please contact Aunt Katie’s Place to place your order by phone or email.
Contact us at 984-355-2974 or auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: Tax Exempt Purchase 10+ Products
Contact us at 984-355-2974 or auntkatie@auntkatiesplace.com Subject: Tax Exempt Purchase 10+ Products
Purchases of less than 10 products must be made through the website, and therefore will not be eligible for tax exemption.
School Visits
See Author Visits.
Shipping and Delivery
Do you offer free shipping?
At this time, Aunt Katie’s Place does not offer free shipping. Aunt Katie’s Place is a small business with small scale shipping needs. Shipping companies (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) do not offer large discounts to small scale businesses, so we are currently unable to offer large shipping discounts to our customers.
What is the cost of shipping?
Shipping costs differ for each customer. Shipping is calculated in real time by a Woo Commerce USPS shipping plugin. It is based on the weight of your purchase and the distance it will travel.
Where do you ship in the US?
Shipping is offered to all 50 states in the USA. Your distance from our NC location may increase the price.
Do you offer international shipping?
At this time, Aunt Katie’s Place does not offer international shipping from www.auntkatiesplace.com. If you would like to purchase books internationally, you may visit one of our online print-on-demand international retailers. A list is provided below:
More to come…
How do I track my order?
When your order has been shipped, Aunt Katie’s Place will send you a confirmation email with access to a tracking number. You may use that tracking number at www.USPS.com to follow the progress of your shipment.
When will I receive my order?
Orders are processed and shipped from our NC location on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s. We do not process/ship orders on weekends or holidays. Processing/shipping delays are possible due to extreme weather. After your order has been shipped, the speed of delivery will be based on the shipping company and the level of shipping service that you chose.
Social Media
Where can I find Aunt Katie’s Place on social media?
We would love for you to connect with us and share our videos, posts, and products on social media! Below are the links to follow our social media accounts:
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How do I share photos of my kids’ creations featuring Aunt Katie’s original characters?
We would love to see your children’s reproductions of our characters! We would also love to see any photos you want to share of your children using our products! To share photos, make sure to tag us using @auntkatiesplace and include these hashtags on your social media post, and you may pop up in our photo feed here.
#auntkatiesplace #graciebook #elsiebook
Also, please make sure to check out our policy here on how photos and information that you share with us may be used.