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Solve This!

Engineers are the champions of problem-solving. You can be a champion, too! Expect to tackle kid-friendly engineering challenges and find out what engineers and authors have in common. Bring a paper, pencil, and eraser to this STEM-friendly get-together.

Joan Marie Galat

30 Minute Program

$149

From bubble wrap to bridges, the miracles of engineering are all around you. Find out how engineers dream up new ideas and bring them to life. Discover what happens when things go wrong!

You'll get to tackle some rather unusual problems, and since engineers must record their results, expect writing tips, too! Based on Solve This! Wild and Wacky Challenges for the Genius Engineer in You by Joan Marie Galat (published by National Geographic Kids).

About the Author

Joan Marie Galat began writing books at the age of nine but wasn’t published until she was 12. Now she’s the author of more than 20 award-winning books, including a Canadian national bestseller and translations in seven languages.

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Goodbye Reluctant Reader

In a lively presentation that delivers stories and facts, young readers discover reading leads to new adventure. Expect to meet the dragon in the sky, discover a volcano legend, and play a game of fact versus fiction.

Joan Marie Galat

30 Minute Program

$149

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WordPlay for Teens

If you like the idea of writing but are not quite sure where to start, this session is for you. Let me help you tap into the ideas lurking just outside your reach.

Joan Marie Galat

45 Minute Program

$149

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From Writer to Author

If you want to be a writer, it doesn’t matter how old you are. What matters is how much you practice. Discover my journey from 12-year-old paid columnist to award-winning author. Ask me questions about how to achieve your writing goals.

Joan Marie Galat

30 Minute Program

$129

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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.

Joan Marie Galat

45 Minute Program

$249

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Death Eaters, the world's animal clean-up crew.

Death eaters--the scavengers of the world that feed on bodies life has left behind--have a bad reputation. But they are the world's recycling champions. Learn the truth about the clean-up crew.

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In Search of Sasquatch

What is Sasquatch? Thousands of people believe in it. Hundreds say they have seen it. But the mystery of Sasquatch has not been solved . . . yet.

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Young Heroes of World War II

Kids are impacted by war along with their families. And sometimes, kids find heroic ways to help good prevail.

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Cryptid Crazy

For the past 15 years, Kelly Milner Halls has been researching cryptozoology, the study of mysterious animal sightings that may or may not be real. This lively presentation will explore the wonders of cryptozoology and the importance of critical thinking when evaluating cryptid evidence.

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