Programs

Refugees and the New Lives They Build

What does it mean to be a refugee? Where do most refugees come from, and where do they go? Ruth Goring will introduce her story Adriana's Angels as a springboard for learning about--and welcoming--refugees and asylum seekers.

Ruth Goring

30 Minute Program

$120

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Your Voice Matters! - An Interactive Read Aloud

In this interactive read aloud author Britta Stromeyer Esmail will read her award winning picture book Raina’s (Un) Happy Birthday. Through Raina’s story, kids will act out, jot and draw as they explore themes around friendship, strong feelings, and standing up for themselves while showing love and kindness towards others.

Britta Stromeyer Esmail

45 Minute Program

$129

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House -- Music Enrichment

Sometimes including someone in your event can turn someone crabby, angry or mean into someone nice. Too Many Visitors for One Little House picture book explores the them of being included with Songs, Dance and Theater. In this presentation kids will read the story together, understand the themes of the power of inclusion and learn a song from the…

Susan Chodakiewitz

30 Minute Program

$99

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Want to make your Valentine's Day celebration extra special? Brenda Ferber will read aloud her hilarious picture book, The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever. Then she'll share the real life incident that inspired the story and show the kids how to make their own Valentine Man.

Brenda Ferber

30 Minute Program

$125

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The Hero's Journey (for ages 10 and up)

Through storytelling, and readings from Andrea’s books, including her multi-award-winning young adult illustrated novel, The Great & the Small, students will learn to unlock the power of their own potential.

Andrea Torrey Balsara

45 Minute Program

$225

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UNITY ROCKS! Getting Excited About Diversity!

Through drama, storytelling, and music, young people will discover the power of “Unity in Diversity.” Using the award-winning book, The Nightingale's Song, as a springboard, participants from ages 1-100 will see themselves and their neighbours as precious, just the way they are.

Andrea Torrey Balsara

30 Minute Program

$125

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What Kind of Leader Are You?

Exploring the differences between being an advocate and an activist. We'll discuss what social injustices are and where they occur. Attendees will need paper and a pen or pencil.

Tina Shepardson

45 Minute Program

$129

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You're the boss! Invent Your Own State + Make a Map

What if you could invent your very own state? Would you have sunny skies or pristine snow? And what about food? Could you grow apples that taste like...donuts? Your curious kid and I will enjoy a lively conversation about what makes a good community and create a map to go with it.

Gabrielle Balkan

45 Minute Program

$150

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Author Visit from Award-Winning Author

The session will be an interactive author visit by Lori Orlinsky with a storytime and discussion throughout. The themes in her lesson-based books include bullying prevention and honesty. If this is a school visit, order forms will be sent via email to be copied and sent home to students if this is a school visit. Coloring/activity sheets are also…

Lori Orlinsky

45 Minute Program

$250

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Everybody Loves Grace: Life Lessons From A Fluffy Dog Named Grace

Former CIA senior executive Katy McQuaid has long been a highly sought-after leadership consultant and renowned inspirational speaker. Now, she is bringing her insight and heart to a new project that is capturing the hearts and minds of parents, kids, and organizations all over the world: the “Everybody Loves Grace” illustrated book series. The…

Katy McQuaid

45 Minute Program

$150

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What can you learn from other religions?

Most world religions offer beautiful messages that help us become better people. By learning about them, you can celebrate colorful festivals with your neighbors and help bridge cultural differences.

Sucheta Rawal

30 Minute Program

$99

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Telling Stories About Ourselves—Personal Statements

Personal statements are a key part of college admissions. Learn about putting a statement together using creative exercises.

Torran Anderson

45 Minute Program

$129

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Telling Stories About COVID-19

Participants write and share about the challenges of COVID-19

Torran Anderson

45 Minute Program

$129

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Telling Stories About Loss

Learn what makes for a great beginning and explore loss in a safe environment.

Torran Anderson

45 Minute Program

$129

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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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EVERYBODY goes through that awkward stage...Relax! You'll outgrow it.

This program is Girl Talk for Tween girls! I'd like to be able to provide a free link to my chapter book, Fig Newton Summer before our meeting so we can discuss all the weird things we think when we are growing up and how to get through that "awkward stage"!

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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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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How to Write a Novel in Verse: An Interactive Workshop for Teens

Participants are encouraged to bring work-in-progress, either poetry or prose. Though it isn't required. Limited: 8 writers. Adults welcome.

Sherry Shahan

45 Minute Program

$140

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The Power of Words!

We’ll discuss my book about beating bullies with BIG words!

Adam Ford

45 Minute Program

$135

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Finding the "Special" in Special Needs

The title character, SUPER JAKE, is loosely based on my youngest son who had special needs. Jake couldn't walk or talk, but he sure could smile! When you read - or hear - all about Jake and his big brothers, I guarantee you'll be smiling, too! Remember: you can't judge a book or a person by their cover.

Naomi Milliner

45 Minute Program

$129

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UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE GRADE NOVELS

UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE GRADE NOVELS "JOEY PIGZA" SERIES /ADHD/A FUNNY, SMART, WINNER OF A KID!

Jack Gantos

45 Minute Program

$500

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Writing To Cope: How a Former Foster Kid Found Healing and You Can Too

Most of us know that writing can be cathartic. As a former foster kid, I had a lot of emotions I didn’t know how to deal with or process. I want to share some tools that can help you or someone you love use writing to help process difficult feelings.

Nikki Barthelmess

45 Minute Program

$129

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Loving vs. Virginia: Can you love who you want? Marry who you want? Can there be a "bad law?"

Loving vs. Virginia is the name of the U.S. Supreme Court case which ruled in favor of interracial marriage in 1967--not so long ago. Mildred Jeter, a black woman, married Richard Loving, a white man, in Virginia in 1958, were arrested, jailed, released and banished from Virginia, until their case went to court. Is this fair?

Patricia Hruby Powell

45 Minute Program

$150

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Tovi the Penguin goes to trick-or-treating / Storytelling Workshop

Trick or treat! Come on a little Halloween journey with Tovi the Penguin. Tovi is the main character of my children's book series Tovi the Penguin. My books are essentially about friendship. The penguins go on little adventures together and things don't always go as planned. It gives the young (and older) reader something exciting to explore…

Janina Rossiter

30 Minute Program

$300

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Lift As You Climb: Be an Activist, Write a Poem

Patricia will introduce herself as a dancer/storyteller-turned writer; guide students to write their own simple poems about themselves, using the poetry of Lift As You Climb: The Story of Ella Baker and Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker as models. We will discuss the question: What do you hope to accomplish? (for 1st – 5th grades;…

Patricia Hruby Powell

45 Minute Program

$300

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Meet the Author, Hear the Story, Draw the ROBOT!

All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.

Shanda McCloskey

30 Minute Program

$99

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Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the FIRE TRUCK!

All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.

Shanda McCloskey

30 Minute Program

$99

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Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the DRAGON!

All you need is pencil and paper for drawing.

Shanda McCloskey

30 Minute Program

$99

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Sunday Rain Storytime and Craft

Storytime with Elliott, the dragon from his book, the brave princess and the making of new friendships. What is the power of imagination? In my book, SUNDAY RAIN, Elliott discovers that making new friends is like reading a new book -- you just have to plunge into the adventure!

Rosie Pova

30 Minute Program

$125

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"Max and Friends"

For fans of the "Max and Friends" series!

Kyle Lukoff

30 Minute Program

$99

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"When Aidan Became A Brother"

For fans of "When Aidan Became A Brother."

Kyle Lukoff

30 Minute Program

$99

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Ask The Author - Extended Discussion and Q&A

An extended chat with young adult and middle-grade author, Greg Howard.

Greg Howard

45 Minute Program

$130

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Ask The Author!

A class, club, or library visit with middle grade and young adult author, Greg Howard.

Greg Howard

30 Minute Program

$99

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Improooove Your Mooooood!

This interactive program includes a read-aloud of MOOTILDA'S BAD MOOD, puppetry, singing a bad mood song, a mood-o-meter coloring page, and a discussion about bad moods, how we get them, and how we get out of them.

Kirsti Call

30 Minute Program

$99

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Storytelling Session

You choose which of Camilla’s three books you want her to bring to life in her animated storytelling session. Followed by a short Q&A.

Camilla Chester

30 Minute Program

$100

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Gratitude Poems

The picture book, BEFORE I SLEEP:I SAY THANK YOU, will be shared along with writing tips and then the audience will write gratitude poems.

Carol Ekster

45 Minute Program

$150

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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.

Sarah Albee

45 Minute Program

$300

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Dig Deep! How to Find Facts and Reliable Sources

The past is what happened. History is the stories we choose to tell about the past. Now more than ever, new stories with varying perspectives are being discovered and shared. Sarah shows kids how to find facts and assess online sources to tell the best stories they can.

Sarah Albee

45 Minute Program

$300

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Animals! Animals! Animals!

Why we love animals, what they do for us, and what we can do for them in return.

Patricia Newman

45 Minute Program

$300

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What's in your dream basket?

Education is a right in the US, but not so in other countries. Let's travel to a small town in Kenya to find out what school is like.

Patricia Newman

45 Minute Program

$300

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Social Themes

Refugees and the New Lives They Build

Your Voice Matters! - An Interactive Read Aloud

Too Many Visitors for One Little House -- Music Enrichment

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Hero's Journey (for ages 10 and up)

UNITY ROCKS! Getting Excited About Diversity!

What Kind of Leader Are You?

You're the boss! Invent Your Own State + Make a Map

Author Visit from Award-Winning Author

Everybody Loves Grace: Life Lessons From A Fluffy Dog Named Grace

What can you learn from other religions?

Telling Stories About Ourselves—Personal Statements

Telling Stories About COVID-19

Telling Stories About Loss

Everyday Heroes Series-Dolores Huerta!

EVERYBODY goes through that awkward stage...Relax! You'll outgrow it.

Wild Card Q&A!

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

How to Write a Novel in Verse: An Interactive Workshop for Teens

The Power of Words!

Finding the "Special" in Special Needs

UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE GRADE NOVELS

Writing To Cope: How a Former Foster Kid Found Healing and You Can Too

Loving vs. Virginia: Can you love who you want? Marry who you want? Can there be a "bad law?"

Tovi the Penguin goes to trick-or-treating / Storytelling Workshop

Lift As You Climb: Be an Activist, Write a Poem

Meet the Author, Hear the Story, Draw the ROBOT!

Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the FIRE TRUCK!

Meet the Illustrator, Hear the Story, Draw the DRAGON!

Sunday Rain Storytime and Craft

"Max and Friends"

"When Aidan Became A Brother"

Ask The Author - Extended Discussion and Q&A

Ask The Author!

Improooove Your Mooooood!

Storytelling Session

Gratitude Poems

History Kids Care About

Dig Deep! How to Find Facts and Reliable Sources

Animals! Animals! Animals!

What's in your dream basket?