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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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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. 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
MEET KAYLA, AUTHORS TO SCHOOLS COORDINATOR
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.
AUTHOR VISITS
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. | Register your school.
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. | Register your school.
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. | Register your school.
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. | Register your school.
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. | Register your school.
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. | Register your school.
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. | Register your school.
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.| Register your school.
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.
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. | Register your school.
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.
EDUCATION SERVICES
DISCOUNTS: Teachers and educators receive 15% off year-round on purchases made for their classrooms.

AUTHORS TO SCHOOLS: We bring touring authors and illustrators into schools all over the country, spanning grades pre-K through high school.

IN-SCHOOL and ONLINE BOOK FAIRS: We'll team up with your faculty and staff to create a fun and successful fair.

EDUCATORS’ EVENTS: Learn how to work new titles into your curriculum, how to start a school book club, and more.

CURATED SCHOOL LIBRARIES: We can create collections of specially selected books tailored to your specific needs.
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