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One-On-One with Laurie Friedman

If Laurie's books are among your child's favorites, this is their chance to meet one-on-one with the creator of the beloved Mallory McDonald and Ruby Valentine series! They can ask her anything they've ever wanted to know about her books and writing process. No materials required, just a love of Laurie's books.

Laurie Friedman

30 Minute Program

$150

Growing up, Laurie was a huge fan of Judy Blume and Beverly Cleary. She would have given anything to be able to talk to her favorite authors and ask how they created such amazing characters and wrote such memorable stories. With Talkabook, young readers get to do exactly that! If your child loves Laurie's books, this is their chance to get to talk directly to the author and find out all of the inside secrets behind their favorites stories.

About the Author

Laurie Friedman is the author of over sixty award-winning books for young readers including the bestselling Mallory McDonald chapter book series and many rhyming picture books including Love, Ruby Valentine. Her latest book, The Campaign, is a middle-grade novel about two best friends who run against each other for class president.

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Other Programs from Laurie Friedman

Make Memorable Characters With a Character Web (Up to 3 attendees)

Eloise. Olivia. Ramona. Harry. Many kids would say that some of their best friends are the beloved characters they meet in books. But how do authors create these iconic characters? Award-winning author Laurie Friedman explains it all in this interactive session, and teaches participants how to make character webs that they can use as a blueprint…

Laurie Friedman

45 Minute Program

$300

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Create Your Own Writer's Basket (Up to 3 attendees)

In this hands-on session, participants will create their own writer's baskets filled with ideas to spur inspiration and creativity when writing their own stories. Supplies needed include: Blank notecards, pencils, markers, magazines, scissors, a few favorite photos and a small basket for each participant

Laurie Friedman

45 Minute Program

$300

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Find Your Inspiration! (Up to 3 attendees)

No materials required. Just an open and curious mind. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and find out everything you ever wanted to know about how books are created!

Laurie Friedman

45 Minute Program

$300

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THE BEDTIME KNIGHT Pajama Story Time

Dress in your cutest pajamas for a story time with award-winning author Katie L. Carroll. Relaxing stretches get all the wiggles out before an interactive reading of the picture book THE BEDTIME KNIGHT, followed by a guided mediation for young readers to explore their imaginations.

Katie Carroll

30 Minute Program

$100

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Picturing God: Hear, See, Imagine

Listen to the quiet poetry of Ruth Goring's Picturing God, and talk with the author-illustrator about these rich biblical metaphors that help us know God better.

Ruth Goring

30 Minute Program

$120

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Journey to POLAR BEAR ISLAND!

Author Lindsay Bonilla takes young readers on a visit to POLAR BEAR ISLAND through an interactive reading. Afterward, Lindsay will answer questions about her book and her life as an author.

Lindsay Bonilla

30 Minute Program

$300

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Author Visit with Allison K. Hymas

Meet with middle grade author Allison K. Hymas. Learn about where my books came from, and ask me questions about anything you'd like to know!

Allison Hymas

30 Minute Program

$100

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