A fun, interactive introduction to the journey from idea to finished book.

• Up to four 30-minute author presentations
• Age-appropriate presentations for Pre-K–2nd grade
• A behind-the-scenes look at where book ideas begin
• Real early manuscripts, edits, and author mistakes
• A look at the illustration process from first sketches to final artwork
• Actual printing and production samples
• The finished book and its journey onto the shelf
• Read-aloud and student Q&A

Students leave with an important message: Great ideas take imagination, hard work, mistakes, and the courage to keep going.