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Nuts About Science: Inspiration, Investigation, Imagination

While Michelle Houts was writing the STEM-based chapter book series LUCY'S LAB, something hit her like an acorn falling from an oak tree: Writers and scientists use the same process! They both need ideas (inspiration), they have to do their research (investigation) and from there, the sky's the limit (imagination). Get ready for some science-minded fun!

Michelle Houts

45 Minute Program

$200

After a brief introduction to the Lucy's Lab chapter book series, we'll dive right in to figuring out how both writers and scientists work.

Inspiration is all about how ideas, where do they come from and how do we catch them?
Investigation is how we learn more. Some call it research.
Imagination is what we do with our inspiration and investigation.
With fun games and audience participation, Michelle uses real-life examples to inspire curious minds. Be warned: you may end up with counter top full of inspiration after this visit!

About the Author

Michelle Houts is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for young readers, ranging from colorful, engaging picture books to adventurous middle-grade novels. She loves to talk to young readers and writers about not only her work and process, but their own ideas and creations.

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Other Programs from Michelle Houts

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…

Michelle Houts

30 Minute Program

$125

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How to Tell a Life - Writing About Real People

Author Michelle Houts remembers making a beeline to B section in her elementary and middle school libraries. B for Biographies. For the reader who loves to devour stories of real people and/or the young writer whose favorite assignments are reports about world-changers and the fascinatingly famous, this visit will be a fun look into what it's like…

Michelle Houts

45 Minute Program

$200

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Give a HOOT! The Story of Coal and SILENT SWOOP

Learn the true story of Coal, great-horned owl whose mother made in her nest in a most unusual place - a coal yard at a power plant! Using a realistic owl puppet (with blinking eyes!) and the book SILENT SWOOP, author Michelle Houts shares a most wonderful animal rescue tale that will inspire even the youngest readers and writers.

Michelle Houts

30 Minute Program

$125

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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.

Allison Hymas

45 Minute Program

$140

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Susanna's Midnight Ride: Historical Research Is Fun!

I have a highly interactive approach and would love to tailor my talk to your child's specific interests. My goal is to bring history to life and install an interest in history that will last throughout your child's life.

Libby McNamee

45 Minute Program

$129

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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.

Kim Childress

45 Minute Program

$150

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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.

Tracy Dockray

45 Minute Program

$150

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