[CASL-L] Fwd: Authors to Schools: Lauren Tarshis; Susan Verde; Debbi Michiko Florence

[Barbara Johnson]

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Date: Thu, Aug 31, 2023, 8:00 PM
Subject: Authors to Schools: Lauren Tarshis; Susan Verde; Debbi Michiko
Florence
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Wow your students with an unforgettable event!
Authors to Schools
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*Wow** your students with an unforgettable author event!*
RJ Julia's *Authors to Schools program *brings touring authors and
illustrators to schools across Connecticut. Listed below is our schedule
for upcoming *author visits this fall*. If you are interested in any of
these author events, or have any questions, please contact us
<kodonnell at rjjulia.com?subject=Authors%20To%20Schools%20Inquiry>. *These
great events are sure to book quickly, don't delay!*
*Reading a book and meeting the author is not just a cool event to shake up
the regular school routine *— *it’s a powerful learning opportunity that
can affect students academically and personally.   *— Education Week
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Kayla is very excited to join the RJ Julia Booksellers team! Kayla is an
avid reader and lover of all books. She is a mom of two boys, ages 3 and 5.
Kayla is a certified Elementary Education teacher and Reading Specialist
for grades K-12. With over a decade of teaching experience, she is excited
to put books in kids' hands in a more authentic and personal way. Kayla
will use her extensive knowledge of schools, curriculum, and child
development to further expand our Authors to Schools Program.
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*GRADES 2-5*
*Wednesday, September 20*

*Gabrielle Balkan, Meet the Megafauna*
An interactive (complete with gatefolds!), large-format exploration of
megafauna, the mostly-extinct class of ginormous animals that thrived
during the Pleistocene era after the extinction of the dinosaurs. Read more
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*GRADES 2-5 Thursday, September 28 Debbi Michiko Florence, Jasmine Toguchi,
Great Gardener*
Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is now an expert on travel and doesn't want
summer to end! In this final book chronicling her family vacation in Japan,
she visits Kyoto. Read more
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*GRADES K-3 Wednesday, October 6 Michael Sampson, All Kinds of Kids*
*All Kinds of Kids *teaches kindness, inclusivity, and acceptance to
children around the world. Whether people practice different religions or
come from different types of families, this book will be sure to help
children realize that perhaps it is these differences that make the world
the special place they see today. Read more
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*GRADES PRE-K to 3 Friday, October 13 R.W. Alley, Firefighters to the
Rescue*
A funny and informative picture book all about firefighters that features
lively animal characters, a rollicking story, and detail-packed
illustrations. Read more
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*GRADES 2-5 Friday, October 13*
*Susan Verde, Who I Am*
Encourage kids to practice self-love every day with *Who I Am*, an
uplifting picture book collection of positive affirmations. Read more
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*GRADES 6-12 Wednesday, October 18 Katie Kennedy, The Presidents Decoded*
Meet the 45 people who have held the job in this important book that
showcases how they each led the country in their time—and features their
own thoughts and words through their documents, letters, diaries, speeches
and so much more. Read more
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*GRADES 6-12 Friday, October 20 | Flexible Talia Aikens-Nunez, Men of the
65th*
In this telling of one of the forgotten stories of the Korean War, author
Aikens-Nuñez guides us through the history of the Borinqueneers and the
challenges they faced leading up to what was the largest court martial in
the entire war. Read more
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*GRADES PRE-K to 3 Monday, October 23 Roda Ahmed, Etta Extraordinaire*
Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is
hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world.
Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is
make a plan... Read more.
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*GRADES 3-4 Thursday, November 2 Lauren Tarshis*
*I Survived the American Revolution, 1776*
*I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871*
Lauren Tarshis conducts extensive research to bring her topics to life. She
has traveled to most of the locations where her books are set. Her goal is
to open readers' eyes to new chapters in history and to inspire them with
stories of hope and resilience. Register your school
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*GRADES 4-9 Flexible Date Brigid Martin, **Totally Psychic*
This debut middle grade series stars a Cuban-American tween medium
navigating friends, family, and ghosts! Read more
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*VOICES RISING: Shattering Silence Through Story and Song An Interactive
Event for Kids Ages 10-15 Friday, November 17*
Join award-winning middle grade and young adult authors J.R. Potter and
Kimberly Behre Kenna for an inspiring, interactive event as they share
their novels and discuss the role that sound and silence play in their
creative processes. The conversation will culminate with the audience
participating in the creation of an original song highlighting the
transformative power of community and joined voices. Register your school
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*EDUCATORS’ EVENTS: *Learn how to work new titles into your curriculum, how
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