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Arts
Cut and Glue! Storytime with Paper Collage Workshop
We’ll use several types of paper, cut and glue them to design our collage. Simple, fun art activity with impressive results! Includes reading of the picture book Penny and the Plain Piece of Paper. You'll need different types of paper, scissors, glue and a bit of imagination!
45 Minute Program
$129
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Magic
What's the most fun part of writing a fantasy book? Why, the magic, of course! Come learn about the different types of magic in your favorite fantasy stories, and all the things you need to think about when you're getting ready to make your own!
45 Minute Program
$129
Meet the Author, Hear the Story, Draw the ROBOT!
All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.
30 Minute Program
Careers
Coffee Chat: So You Want to Be a Writer
Fill your mug, literal and metaphorical, with creative fuel during this casual chat, geared for adults. If you're considering a career as a writer, there's a place for you at this table. Beth will share her journey to breaking into the industry and insight for those interested in learning more about publishing.
30 Minute Program
$150
What's the BIG IDEA? An Entrepreneurship Workshop for Kids
What's the BIG IDEA? is a workshop for kids thinking up their next big business idea or invention! Lowey helps you dream like an entrepreneur, think like an MBA, and pitch like you're on Shark Tank. Best for individuals or small groups.
45 Minute Program
$250
Career insights - What it's like to write mysteries for a job
Learn how Ballpark Mysteries author David A. Kelly became a writer, how he makes money, and what he loves (and hates) about his job!
45 Minute Program
$200
Education
The Idea Generator
Where do we get ideas from? And how do we generate new ideas?
In this workshop I'll walk kids through their interests and pasts and mine their memories for crafting amazing stories that are uniquely them. Workshop exercises include (as time permits) idea and character brainstorming for stories that kid will be clamoring to write. Please plan on…
45 Minute Program
$300
The Most Important Thing About Poetry
...is not how to write it. What am I talking about? Although it's true one needs to understand grammar, spelling, meter, and all that other "poetry stuff" they teach you in school, the MOST important thing about writing poetry has nothing to do with the craft of writing it. (Or does it?)
45 Minute Program
$130
How to keep germs away!
In this online class for ages 5-8, we will be learning all about how to keep germs away!
This is a live, small group online class - available on any device, and anywhere like the comfort of home! 🏡
Contact for details, to ask questions and book. The menu includes an online introduction to two of Life's Little Bug characters, Flu Bug and Tummy Bug …
45 Minute Program
$150
Fiction
DEEP DIVE INTO RESEARCH
Take a deep dive into research. Writing fiction and non-fiction stories involves researching - to add details to plot, characters, and setting. Learn helpful research techniques and know when it's time to stop researching and start writing!
45 Minute Program
$129
Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the FIRE TRUCK!
All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.
30 Minute Program
Revision: It's more than correcting spelling errors!
Learn what revision really means, from beginning to end. Sandra will read the original version of THE GIANT HUG that was sent to a publisher, and share the editorial letter and follow students through revisions to the final book.
45 Minute Program
$199
History
When your life IS a Circus!
I will read the 2nd book in the American HerStory Series, "Sewing The Magic In" and we will talk about the history of the Early Ringling Brothers Circus.
45 Minute Program
$169
THE DOLLMAKER OF KRAKÓW and Historical Fantasy
R.M. Romero will share an excerpt from her historical fantasy, THE DOLLMAKER OF KRAKÓW, and talk about real history that inspired her to write her novel about friendship, war and hope during World War II.
45 Minute Program
$129
Raise Your Voice: Stories of Inspiring Women
Kathy MacMillan, co-author of She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World, highlights inspirational women who spoke up for change.
30 Minute Program
Meet the Creator
WINTERFROST Book Talk
Have you ever finished a book and thought, "Oh, I'd love to meet the author and ask her __________?" This program is for individuals or families who have finished reading WINTERFROST, a magical, wintry tale rooted in Scandinavian lore. Meet Michelle Houts, hear about how Klakke and Gammel and the Pedersen family came to be, and -- most importantly…
30 Minute Program
$125
WHAT DO YOU WONDER?
What do clouds feel like? How fast does the world's fastest train go?
Wonder has always driven my book ideas and writing and it's help me develop a love of research. During this program, I'll talk with participants about the types of research I do and how they could be doing the same sort of investigating.
30 Minute Program
$110
SPLOSH!!!
Join British kid's author, poet and stand-up comic, IAN BILLINGS, in a sploshtastic visit of fun, frolics and aquatic rhymes! All aboard for a sea-going voyage as we navigate our passage through poems like "HMS Tremble", "Reggie the Dolphin" and the awesome "Moby Duck!"
30 Minute Program
$170
Nature & Animals
Saddle Up!
If you love horses this session is for you! I'll share stories of real-life horse heroes, we'll work together on a horse themed writing activity, and at the end of our time together, you'll create your very own leather bookmark or bracelet.
45 Minute Program
$150
Metamorphosis: From Caterpillar to Butterfly
The program is geared for Kindergarten through Grade 3. Limit: 12 younger children. A parent, teacher, or other adult must be present.
30 Minute Program
Animals 'n' Action
A family sing, play, laugh, and dance-along adventure exploring books and songs about animals.
45 Minute Program
$300
Nonfiction
Science and creativity
Learn to weave scientific facts into your fiction in this hands-on writing and plotting adventure. Science writer and children’s author Cristy Burne shares her contagious passion for science and technology in this fast and funny creative writing workshop.
45 Minute Program
$350
Strong Like a Butterfly
This program includes pictures and video of Rebeka's home and family in Rwanda and her time in America living in the Davis home while having treatments and surgeries to correct her club feet.
45 Minute Program
$130
YOUNG ADULT NOVEL/YOUNG ADULT MEMOIR
Young Adult Novels & Young Adult Memoirs: Read and Write Books That Define You. Smart, Honest, Engaging, and Brilliant.
45 Minute Program
$500
People & Places
Everyday Heroes Series-Beyoncé!
Join me for a reading, Q & A, and an art project. Can you shine your light like Beyoncé? Let’s find out!
30 Minute Program
$150
Author Talk, Great Gray, A Book about Exceeding "NO" Expectations
There was much excitement in the village of Anapur. Elephants, Saguna and Prabir were expecting a little one--a perfect elephant calf. But when the baby was born...he was a little less than perfect. Follow young Gray on his journey from "not quite right" to becoming Great Gray, a village hero.
45 Minute Program
$129
Hidden Mysteries in a National Park
National Parks are a great vacation destination. But what if while you are in a park you spot something happening that you know isn't right? You put on your super sleuth hat and become a hero. Join Ben and Bekka Cooper on a vacation/mystery trip of a lifetime and learn how you can experience those same places. Just don't forget your camera or…
30 Minute Program
Picture Books, Pre-K & Early Readers
Meet & Greet
Learn more about your favorite Hubbleville characters with author Micki Bare.
30 Minute Program
$125
Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the DRAGON!
All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.
30 Minute Program
Drawing on Imagination with the Author of THE BEDTIME KNIGHT
Award-winning author Katie L. Carroll performs a lively reading of the picture book THE BEDTIME KNIGHT, in which a young mouse and her father turn the scary shadows of the night into fun imaginings. Learn the inspiration behind the book. Then bring paper and writing tools to unlock the power of your own imagination in a guided drawing exercise.
30 Minute Program
$125
Science & Technology
Dark Matters – Nature’s Reaction to Light Pollution
Discover the amazing night life of turtles, bats, birds, and other species. Learn how animals and their ecosystems are negatively impacted by light—much of which is so unnecessary.
30 Minute Program
$149
SAVE THE PLANET
The average person in the United States makes 1,642 pounds of garbage each year! But, did you know that much of that trash doesn't need to end up in the landfill? There are many things we can use again. Or we can use less. Or we can recycle... Let's talk about what we can all do to help our planet.
30 Minute Program
$110
CALLING ALL NATURALISTS! WRITING ON THE PROWL AND ON PAPER
Let's get outside--and let's bring the outdoors indoors! In this program with author Doe Boyle, we’ll focus on natural science by applying focused attention to natural objects in our personal collections. We'll record our observations and share our discoveries in this group workshop for up to 10 attendees.
45 Minute Program
$175
Self & Relationships
Technology and STEM: HOW do you want to live when you grow up?
Ask yourself HOW you want to live while you grow up, not the old “WHAT do you want TO BE." Kids are being driven toward robot competitions and 'learning to code' when there are myriad careers available in tech beyond just the mythical rockstar coder and lead designer/inventor. Success takes teams, trials and time.
45 Minute Program
$275
Mining Your Life to Tell Stories
Have you ever been told you have a fascinating life? Do you like telling stories? Some of the best fiction actually comes from lived experience that an author molds into a compelling narrative that is often more interesting than what happened in real life. Author Nikki Barthelmess shares how she drew from her life to create her books and gives tips…
45 Minute Program
$129
Gratitude Poems
The picture book, BEFORE I SLEEP:I SAY THANK YOU, will be shared along with writing tips and then the audience will write gratitude poems.
45 Minute Program
$150
Skills, Hobbies & Interests
Get the Scoop!
Want the scoop? Beth will dish on what life is like as an author, including peeks at her writing space, writing and revision processes, and what she's working on now. This question and answer presentation will focus on readers’ publishing and writing questions and inspire them to tackle stories of their own.
30 Minute Program
$100
Once Upon a Time, YOU Wrote a BOOK!
Doing something BIG like writing a book can be daunting, but it’s totally doable when you break it up into fun little pieces. We’ll collect story elements and then talk about how to bring them all together to make a page-turning, shelf-worthy book!
45 Minute Program
$200
Extraordinary You & Your One-of-a-Kind View
Warning: This workshop will contain discussion, exercises, and sharing. Be ready to write, read your work, and to receive standing ovations from the author.
30 Minute Program
$150
Social Themes
Sunday Rain Storytime and Craft
Storytime with Elliott, the dragon from his book, the brave princess and the making of new friendships. What is the power of imagination? In my book, SUNDAY RAIN, Elliott discovers that making new friends is like reading a new book -- you just have to plunge into the adventure!
30 Minute Program
$125
The Hero's Journey (for ages 10 and up)
Through storytelling, and readings from Andrea’s books, including her multi-award-winning young adult illustrated novel, The Great & the Small, students will learn to unlock the power of their own potential.
45 Minute Program
$225
Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the DRAGON!
All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.
30 Minute Program
World & Culture
Let's learn about Japan!
Curious to learn about Japanese culture? Discover traditions, customs, places, festivals and facts. In this session, you will hear firsthand accounts of the authors travel stories based in Japan.
45 Minute Program
$129
Tovi the Penguin goes to Paris / Storytelling Workshop
Come on a little journey to Paris with Tovi the Penguin.
Tovi is the main character of my children's book series Tovi the Penguin.
My books are essentially about friendship. The penguins go on little adventures together and things don't always go as planned. It gives the young (and older) reader something exciting to explore together, as they…
30 Minute Program
$300
WE ARE ALL STORYTELLERS: WRITING FROM YOUR FAMILY CULTURE
We all have our own cultures and heritages - let's use our unique voices to tell our special stories. SADIE'S SHABBAT STORIES celebrates family history and the power of storytelling. Come with paper and pen to mine your family background and heirlooms in order to create your stories.
45 Minute Program
$129
Writing & Illustrating
Wonderful Writers Workshop
In the Wonderful Writers Workshop (Grades 5-12) students will learn numerous brainstorming techniques, how to look for inspiration in the world around them, and how to craft a well-written story.
45 Minute Program
$129
Plot Twists and Setting up a Good Ending
Writing an ending that is "surprising yet inevitable" is difficult, but possible. There are ways to craft shocking but useful plot twists and bring stories to powerful ends. Learn about them in this program.
45 Minute Program
$140
How To Make Your Own Book!
Learn how a story becomes a book and create your own. Attendees should have paper, pen, and colored pencils.
45 Minute Program
$129