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What's In Your Wallet? whoops! I mean-What's In Your Writing Toolbelt?

Ticking time bombs, laughing pillows and a magic wand are in my writing tool belt! Let's fill yours up so you'll never have to pull your hair out while writing. And we'll be writing so bring paper and writing tool.

Mary Bleckwehl

45 Minute Program

$130

1. Author introduction: her early writing frustration and her books
2. Author tool belt reveal
3. Secret tool! (is it magic?)
4. Grab a tool and Write (prompts provided if necessary!)
5. Share
6. Q&A

About the Author

Mary Bleckwehl writes for kids, loves to talk to kids about their stories and dreams, used to teach kids, raised some of her own and actually was a kid once upon a time!

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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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Birth of a Book

Just how does a book come into the world? A visual tour of the making of a book from idea generation to the finished product. You'll learn about many different jobs/people it takes to make a great book!

Mary Bleckwehl

45 Minute Program

$130

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Junk Drawer Idea Hunt

Mary Bleckwehl will lead you to your junk drawer (come on-we know you have one!) and help you turn trinkets into a treasure trove of writing ideas!

Mary Bleckwehl

45 Minute Program

$130

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Rockin' Read-alouds

An introduction to the author Mary Bleckwehl, her award-winning books, ideas, and a chance to listen and read along with her as she shares one of her stories. Includes an autographed book!

Mary Bleckwehl

30 Minute Program

$115

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WORDPLAY PLAYGROUND! -- Writing Fun!

Melissa Stoller will read the picture book, READY, SET, GORILLA! and discuss using wordplay and puns in writing. Children will leave with several of their own word play words ready for use in their stories.

Melissa Stoller

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How Does an Idea Become a Book?

How do you make the cover? How did you get the pictures? How many revisions did you have to do? Young readers always have so many questions about the book publishing process. I'll give a quick overview with lots of time for participants to ask their own questions.

Mary Boone

30 Minute Program

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Drawing party!

Let's draw! Award winning author and Illustrator Ryan Estrada has drawn Garfield, Popeye, Star Trek, Flash Gordon, and now he's going to draw with you! Grab some paper and pens! We'll play some illustration games and have a lot of fun!

Ryan Estrada

30 Minute Program

$99

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Ellen will use A FLOOD OF KINDNESS as well as other books as a jumping-off point for activities, discussion, and a bit of writing on inclusion, kindness, and understanding. All programs are designed for specific grade levels.

Ellen Leventhal

45 Minute Program

$129

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