Programs

Namaste, Great Gray

Great Gray and his friends are at it again, bringing hope and healing to their small Indian village. This, the third and final addition to the Great Gray book series has our pachyderm and his friends on the road again. In our first visits with Great Gray, we watched this little Indian elephant grow from a baby elephant born just a…

Bev Davis

45 Minute Program

$129

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Take a Run with THE PUMPKIN RUNNER

Marsha’s Smithsonian Notable book THE PUMPKIN RUNNER is still “running” strong after 22 years in print. Come explore how ultra-marathoner Cliff Young inspired a nation with his good heart, sharing spirit, and perseverance. We'll also explore writing fiction stories inspired by real people, places, and events.

Marsha Diane Arnold

45 Minute Program

$225

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Come Sign with Me

Hands up! Learn basic American Sign Language with author and nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter Kathy MacMillan in an interactive session.

Kathy MacMillan

45 Minute Program

$300

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Farmers' Market Fun: Poetry Style!

Let's go to the farmers' market! Explore the wonders of the market through reading and writing poetry with award-winning author Michelle Schaub.

Michelle Schaub

45 Minute Program

$129

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School Visit: Great Ideas, Brave Entrepreneurs, & their Companies!

Great Ideas, Brave Entrepreneurs, & their Companies! supports curriculums in STEM, Invention, Economics, Career Day, & Entrepreneurship. Educators have called Lowey’s author visits “inspiring,” “incredible,” and “the best author visit we’ve ever had.”

Lowey Sichol

45 Minute Program

$175

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Author Talk, Great Gray, A Book about Exceeding "NO" Expectations

There was much excitement in the village of Anapur. Elephants, Saguna and Prabir were expecting a little one--a perfect elephant calf. But when the baby was born...he was a little less than perfect. Follow young Gray on his journey from "not quite right" to becoming Great Gray, a village hero.

Bev Davis

45 Minute Program

$129

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Author Talk Winging It!, A Monarch Love Story

A grandmother and granddaughter share a special bond as they watch a Monarch butterfly form and take flight. Truly a "Monarch love story, "this precious tale reminds us that we can each do our part in keeping the Monarch population alive and well.

Bev Davis

45 Minute Program

$129

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What's it like in Brazil?

Do you love to travel? Hear firsthand stories of a travel writer and her experiences in Brazil, in this fun and inspiring session.

Sucheta Rawal

45 Minute Program

$129

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Let's learn about Japan!

Curious to learn about Japanese culture? Discover traditions, customs, places, festivals and facts. In this session, you will hear firsthand accounts of the authors travel stories based in Japan.

Sucheta Rawal

45 Minute Program

$129

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Telling Stories About Our Background

Create a poem about your own family background! Participants learn an exercise that Torran used to create a group poem with Norwegian students called, “You Bring Out the Norwegian in Me.”

Torran Anderson

45 Minute Program

$129

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Everyday Heroes Series-Beyoncé!

Join me for a reading, Q & A, and an art project. Can you shine your light like Beyoncé? Let’s find out!

Sarah Warren

30 Minute Program

$150

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Everyday Heroes Series-Dolores Huerta!

Join me for a reading, Q & A, and puppet making project. Can you be an everyday hero? Let’s find out!

Sarah Warren

30 Minute Program

$150

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History and Legends of Captain Kidd, Plus Learn to Talk Like a Pirate

Ahoy mateys! Join award-winning author Katie L. Carroll on her pirate ship to discover the Captain Kidd legends and history that inspired the novel PIRATE ISLAND. Then get a lesson on how to talk like a real pirate. Pefect for pirates of all ages. Arrrr!

Katie Carroll

30 Minute Program

$125

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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

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Growing up during the Dust Bowl

I will read the first book in my American HerStory Series, Dust Flowers and we will deep dive into life during the dustbowl.

Lisa Gammon Olson

45 Minute Program

$149

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Wild Card Q&A!

Ask Sofiya whatever burning questions you can come up with!

Sofiya Pasternack

30 Minute Program

$99

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Turning History Into Fantasy

Have you ever heard that there are two sides to every story? Well, that's not true. There are, in fact, THREE sides to every story! Learn about the three sides of history, and how to use this triangle of facts and fancy to write stellar historical fiction and fantasy!

Sofiya Pasternack

30 Minute Program

$99

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The Write Stuff: Discovering the Hero in SUPER JAKE... and in You

Everybody loves heroes, and we need them now more than ever. Luckily, there are plenty of heroes in SUPER JAKE & THE KING OF CHAOS - if you know how to find them. And after we talk about what makes a hero, you might even find one in your own mirror.

Naomi Milliner

45 Minute Program

$129

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Struttin' With Some Barbecue: Make a rhythmic poem with the author

With the author, students will write a poem using a familiar rhythmic poem as a model. We'll explore rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, repetition, and more; after hearing a brief lively reading of an early jazz poem. The students will go away with a fun assignment to listen to their favorite music, absorb the rhythm, and write along those lines.

Patricia Hruby Powell

45 Minute Program

$150

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Struttin' With Some Barbecue: Write a rhythmic poem

Patricia will do a lively reading of a syncopated rhythmic poem, describe how she wrote it--with Power Point visuals--then with the group write an original rhythmic poem (with an anapest or triple rhythm)--using rhythm, rhyme, repetition, alliteration. She'll encourage the students to (later) listen to their favorite music and write a poem in the…

Patricia Hruby Powell

30 Minute Program

$129

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Hidden Mysteries in a National Park

National Parks are a great vacation destination. But what if while you are in a park you spot something happening that you know isn't right? You put on your super sleuth hat and become a hero. Join Ben and Bekka Cooper on a vacation/mystery trip of a lifetime and learn how you can experience those same places. Just don't forget your camera or…

Mary Morgan

30 Minute Program

$99

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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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History Kids Care About

How do you go to the bathroom in a suit of armor? Were there dogs on the Mayflower? What's a fast-acting poison that can't be traced? What insect has caused the most misery in human history? When was underwear invented? A lively, interactive discussion about the history that kids really want to know about.