• 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.

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• May 7: I visited Doodle Art Studio in Omaha, NE, and spoke to their K-3 Art Club about being an author. We read One Little Squiggle, and the kids made their own squiggle art masterpieces!

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