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Arts
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
Princess Tea Party!
The only things you need to bring to this party is a smile...but it will be much more fun if you have some "tea" of your own and at least one stuffed animal friend!
45 Minute Program
$149
Mistakes and Success - plus some laughs and cartoons
Kevin shares stories from his middle grade books, including MINRs, the Neil Flambé Capers, The Hockey Super-Six and more. AND he shares some tips to help kids find their own style for drawing cartoons.
45 Minute Program
$250
Careers
SPARK: A Passion for Animals
In the Spark A Passion for Animals presentation (Grades 5-12) students will learn how their passion for animals can lead to a successful career as well as help save lives along the way.
45 Minute Program
$129
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
History Kids Care About
How do you go to the bathroom in a suit of armor? Were there dogs on the Mayflower? What's a fast-acting poison that can't be traced? What insect has caused the most misery in human history? When was underwear invented?
A lively, interactive discussion about the history that kids really want to know about.
45 Minute Program
$300
Education
English History- The Interesting Bits
Would you like to find out more about some of the most important events in English history? Ian wrote a popular children's non-fiction book on English history, so he's just the person to help. This session is a relaxed talk about key English eras. Find out the amazing, mysterious or downright gross aspects of history.
45 Minute Program
$129
Inspiration to Book: Building Story with the Writing Process
Students will see the process of creating a book from the spark of inspiration to the final bound pages. They'll learn how author's purpose and point of view, characterization, setting, conflict, story arc, and more play out, as well as prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing.
45 Minute Program
$180
The Civil War Soldiers Musical Instruments
The Times of Abraham Lincoln is a 45- 60 minute, interactive celebration in music and story of the Civil War and the Commander-In-Chief of the North: Abraham Lincoln.
Folk Singer, Storyteller, Musician and Music
Historian, Mike Anderson brings the music of the American Civil War to life using Civil War era instruments of the men who fought the…
45 Minute Program
$150
Fiction
All Things Horror: Let's talk reading and writing horror!
Love horror books and all things scary stories? Sharing books new and old, discussing techniques used in the horror genre, while sharing the creation of Where the Briars Sleep, by Emma Beaven.
45 Minute Program
$150
Behind the Book with Bruce Hale
Find out the story behind your favorite Bruce Hale book.
30 Minute Program
$255
Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the DRAGON!
All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.
30 Minute Program
History
How to Write a Novel in Verse: An Interactive Workshop for Teens
Participants are encouraged to bring work-in-progress, either poetry or prose. Though it isn't required. Limited: 8 writers. Adults welcome.
45 Minute Program
$140
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
What goes in to writing Historical Fiction?
Lisa will talk about what goes into writing believable Historical Fiction and give you tips on how to write your own stories.
45 Minute Program
$169
Meet the Creator
What Does It Take To Become a Travel Writer
Want to know how you can travel the world for a living? Meet someone who has a dream job and how you can get it too!
45 Minute Program
$129
RAMONA THE PEST and all the rest!
Beverly Cleary’s Ramona The Pest and Ralph the Mouse are favorites in children’s literature. Illustrator Tracy Dockray talks about working with the popular author, discusses Cleary’s childhood, and what led Cleary to write her popular series. Tracy lets listeners on to story secrets that she learned along the way.
45 Minute Program
$150
Rockin' Read-alouds
An introduction to the author Mary Bleckwehl, her award-winning books, ideas, and a chance to listen and read along with her as she shares one of her stories. Includes an autographed book!
30 Minute Program
$115
Nature & Animals
Food for Thought
What we eat affects not only our bodies, but the whole world. "Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought" explores how, by changing our diets, we can help our Earth. What's on the menu? How about a tasty weed, invasive species, or a well-prepared insect?
30 Minute Program
The REAL Magic of Trees
I will read my Award-Winning Picture book, "And The Trees Began To Move". And then I will tell you some fascinating facts about trees around the world and why we ALL need to be Tree Protectors.
45 Minute Program
$169
Cryptozoology for Kids!
Is your child interested in the search for legendary animals that might be real like Bigfoot and The Loch Ness Monster? Join Lija Fisher, children's book author and Bigfoot Conference speaker, as she shares tidbits about these mysterious creatures and how some animals of myth and legend have already been found!
30 Minute Program
$150
Nonfiction
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
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
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
People & Places
Growing up during the Dust Bowl
I will read the first book in my American HerStory Series, Dust Flowers and we will deep dive into life during the dustbowl.
45 Minute Program
$169
The Write Stuff: Discovering the Hero in SUPER JAKE... and in You
Everybody loves heroes, and we need them now more than ever. Luckily, there are plenty of heroes in SUPER JAKE & THE KING OF CHAOS - if you know how to find them. And after we talk about what makes a hero, you might even find one in your own mirror.
45 Minute Program
$129
What's it like in Brazil?
Do you love to travel? Hear firsthand stories of a travel writer and her experiences in Brazil, in this fun and inspiring session.
45 Minute Program
$129
Picture Books, Pre-K & Early Readers
Beautiful Books: How a Children's Picture Book Is Made
In the Beautiful Books: How A Children's Picture Book is Made presentation (Grades K-8) students will get an in-depth look at how a children's book is made and see photos of the actual storyboards used in the making of Priceless Penny.
45 Minute Program
$129
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 making of “I Wish it Would Snow!”
Sarah Dillard talks about the making of her picture book “I Wish it Would Snow!”, and it’s companion “I Don’t Like Rain!”, for up to 8 attendees.
45 Minute Program
$175
Science & Technology
Dot to Dot in the Sky
Find out how to locate the North Star, spot constellations, and tell the difference between a star and planet. Discover the stories that connect us to the night sky, as we explore the wonders of the universe.
45 Minute Program
$249
The Water Cycle and Never Giving Up
What do the water cycle and persistence have in common? Find out in this interactive program which includes a read aloud of THE RAINDROP WHO COULDN'T FALL, fun facts about the water cycle, and a discussion about persistence and how to ask for help when we need it.
30 Minute Program
Is Happiness a Choice?
For anyone who loves Science Fiction and Dystopian themes! Can you control your own happiness? What would happen if someone else demanded it? This connects to my novel, Rising Up.
45 Minute Program
$140
Self & Relationships
Been bullied or felt left out? You're not alone.
Some bunny is feeling super sad. “My Bunny Diary” is a picture book that shows that being bullied, or losing a friend, feels like it’ll last forever - but new friends always come. And often old ones often return. Author/ Illustrator reads and talks pal problems.
30 Minute Program
$125
Be Resilient: Motivation for All
Have you ever felt like you wanted to quit or not complete a task when it became difficult? I have but I also learned that life goes on with or without you. Most humans do not want to be left behind or alone. So, before you regret your actions like me, let’s talk about being resilient!
30 Minute Program
$129
Skills, Hobbies & Interests
Junk Drawer Idea Hunt
Mary Bleckwehl will lead you to your junk drawer (come on-we know you have one!) and help you turn trinkets into a treasure trove of writing ideas!
45 Minute Program
$130
Research, Write, Revise!: A Nonfiction Writer's Process
Sarah gives kids a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be a nonfiction writer, and then shares some fascinating research stories and cool historical anecdotes that kids definitely won't find in their textbooks.
45 Minute Program
$300
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
Social Themes
What can you learn from other religions?
Most world religions offer beautiful messages that help us become better people. By learning about them, you can celebrate colorful festivals with your neighbors and help bridge cultural differences.
30 Minute Program
What's in your dream basket?
Education is a right in the US, but not so in other countries. Let's travel to a small town in Kenya to find out what school is like.
45 Minute Program
$300
Ask The Author!
A class, club, or library visit with middle grade and young adult author, Greg Howard.
30 Minute Program
World & Culture
Israel Wildlife Adventure. Storytime and drawing workshop
Join an Israeli author/illustrator for story time: Lon-Lon’s Big Night about a desert fox cub, followed by nocturnal animal’s drawing lesson.
45 Minute Program
$149
$129
Big Red Lollipop
Hilarious misadventures inspired this story that won the Golden Kite and Charlotte Zolotow awards and was chosen by the New York Public Library as one of the 100 greatest children's books in the last 100 years!
30 Minute Program
$150
Writing & Illustrating
Play with Your Words: A Science Poetry Workshop
Explore nature in a poetry workshop with science poet Leslie Bulion! We'll have fun writing together in this small group workshop for up to 8 attendees.
45 Minute Program
$160
$130
Aliens Among Us
Do you believe aliens exist somewhere in outer space? Would you like to run a short fun story about aliens? Author Ian C Douglas makes up aliens for his books: Martians, cosmic monsters, strange robots. Join Ian and talk about what aliens might be like. Write a short story about aliens.
45 Minute Program
$129