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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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Serena: The Littlest Sister

Do you know about the littlest of five sisters who grew up to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time? If not, then join me for a closer look at Serena: The Littlest Sister, a biography of Serena Williams.

Karlin Gray

30 Minute Program

$150

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Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn’t Sit Still

Do you know about the 14-year-old gymnast who made history at the Olympics? If not, then join me for a closer look at Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn’t Sit Still, a biography of Olympic Gold Medalist Nadia Comaneci.

Karlin Gray

30 Minute Program

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Do You Have Big Feelings?

Mister Rogers knew how important it was for children learn about feelings. In this program, Laura will share excerpts from her book FRED'S BIG FEELINGS: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MISTER ROGERS and engage participants in a interactive discussion about feelings, big and small.

Laura Renauld

30 Minute Program

$109

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The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity Author Visit + Inspiring Math Activities for All Ages

Hear the author's story behind The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity (which involves a little girl, an adventure, and the discovery of a lost notebook!). Look inside the book. And explore some inspiring math activities (for all ages) rooted in traditional geometry and games of India.

Amy Alznauer

45 Minute Program

$129

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