On March 24, I visited Fire Ridge Elementary School in Elkhorn as a mystery reader for Mrs. Stava's first grade class. We read my newest book, One Little Squiggle, and the kids made their very own squiggle art masterpieces!

On May 2, I visited Peru State College on behalf of Educational Service Unit 4 in Auburn, NE. I was asked to speak at their annual Golden Readers Competition, which is an event for 3rd-8th grade students centered around Nebraska’s Golden Sower books. Students read the selected books and compete in teams by answering related questions, similar to a Battle of the Books competition. Each year, they feature a children’s book author to inspire and engage the students at the conclusion of the event, and I was honored to be this year's chosen speaker.