I love coming to classrooms (virtual or in-person) and I fill each session with reading, science, and art! My visits aren't just about listening, they're about DOING! I show fun props, artwork, science tools, and have the kids join me for some drawing too.

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The Author/Illustrator's Path - All Grades

• A reading of your choice of Ellie's books

• Ellie's path from artsy-fartsy kid to published author/illustrator

• Advice for future author/illustrators

• A fun writing prompt and draw-a-long.

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How to Hug a Pufferfish Visit - K-2

• A few minutes on my journey to author/illustrator

• A reading of How to Hug a Pufferfish

• What "boundaries" are and types of boundaries

• Advocating for your personal space needs

• Drawing  and "reading" emotions 

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Bea's Bee's Visit - Grades 1-3:

• A few minutes on my journey to author/illustrator

• A reading of Bea's Bees

• Why bees are important and why they're on the decline

• How to identify bees vs. wasps, and honeybees vs. native bees

• How pollination works and why bumblebees are special

• How to draw one of Bea's bees

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Joulia Copernicus Books Visit - Grades 2-5:

• A reading of It's a Round, Round World! or The Reason for the Seasons

• Live demos (with audience participation) of Sailing Ships, Crow's Nest, Lunar Eclipse, and Tilted Earth.

• Curricular materials for teachers

• Drawing demo

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Making Graphic Novels and Comics - Grades 3-5:

• A few minutes on my journey to author/illustrator

• Important elements of comic art

• Writing a manuscript for a graphic novel

• Illustrating panels

• Tips on making your own comics

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Prebook sales are not required but are very much encouraged and appreciated! I can help arrange sales with your local bookstore or books can be purchased directly from me.

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Cost:

VIRTUAL: $150 for one 45 min period. Up to three classes in one group. Discounts for additional visits.

IN PERSON: $300 for one 45 min period. Up to three class in one group. $500 for a half day. $700 for a full day.

(Potential cost increases for custom programming. Significant discounts available for Title 1 schools.)

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Locations:

VIRTUAL: anywhere!

IN PERSON: Within one hour of Seattle/Eastside area. (Mileage rates apply for locations outside of this.)

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