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"I'll Never Forget You As Long As I Live" characters

Reveal every side of your characters by showing not telling-the good, the bad and the very good. Bring a short list of your favorite book/movie/tv characters and why you like them as well as paper and a writing tool.

Mary Bleckwehl

30 Minute Program

$115

1. Author will introduce herself, her own favorite characters and her books
2. What makes a great character?
3. Do we have to like all the characters?
4. Show don't tell mini-workshop
5. Writing and/or drawing time
6. Share! (and possible costume dress up time)
7. Q&A

About the Author

Mary Bleckwehl writes for kids, loves to talk to kids about their stories and dreams, used to teach kids, raised some of her own and actually was a kid once upon a time!

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Other Programs from Mary Bleckwehl

Birth of a Book

Just how does a book come into the world? A visual tour of the making of a book from idea generation to the finished product. You'll learn about many different jobs/people it takes to make a great book!

Mary Bleckwehl

45 Minute Program

$130

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What's In Your Wallet? whoops! I mean-What's In Your Writing Toolbelt?

Ticking time bombs, laughing pillows and a magic wand are in my writing tool belt! Let's fill yours up so you'll never have to pull your hair out while writing. And we'll be writing so bring paper and writing tool.

Mary Bleckwehl

45 Minute Program

$130

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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!

Mary Bleckwehl

45 Minute Program

$130

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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!

Mary Bleckwehl

30 Minute Program

$115

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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.

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Join me, your Fairy Godmother, as we discuss our favorite fairy tales before mixing them up—on purpose! We’ll choose characters from giants, to big bad wolves, to dwarves, to witches, to boys and girls and everything in between. We’ll also choose the magic! Let’s go on a journey into a fantasy world as we wave our wands and sprinkle some fairy dust…

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Gullible Gus is a book of fiction with no truth in it at all! A Junior Library Guild selection, it's the story of a gullible cowboy who believes every darn thing. The only way poor Gus can be cured of gullibility is to travel to Fibrock, a town full of liars and find the biggest liar of all to tell him some whoppers. If Gus can doubt even one of…

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