No Wizards,
Just Science
Pull Back the Curtain on
Elementary Science Instruction
For authors, agents, editors,
marketers, and book sellers
Tuesday, March 11th @ 12 pm CST/1 pm EST
Elementary educators are a major market for STEM picture books. Yet, how many years has it been since you observed an elementary science lesson?
This 90-minute Zoom webinar, designed for the Kidlit community, pulls back the curtain on elementary science instruction to reveal strategies proven to engage students.
Come learn how to strengthen your partnership with educators and deepen your positive impact on young readers.
Who Should Attend:
Authors, agents, editors, marketers, and book sellers who champion nonfiction and STEM-themed fiction can expect to take away research-based information that will help refine curriculum guides, author presentations, back matter, and marketing messages to directly address the needs of elementary science educators and their students.
Attendees can expect to walk away with a list of actionable steps and resources.
We Will Discuss:
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What is taught, how, and why (in K-5 science)
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How to encourage scientific thinking during author presentations
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Dos and Don’ts of science picture book read alouds
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When back matter matters most
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How picture books can help children avoid the 8th grade STEM cliff
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Research-based science practices that make curriculum guides and author presentations engaging, effective, and irresistible
Why This Webinar:
Market segments and school curriculums shouldn’t dictate the creative direction of children’s publishing; however, customer research can lead to more appealing marketing messages; more useful support materials; and more informed, authentic conversations with educators.
The webinar will be recorded and available to registered attendees for 30 days. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Step One: Register
Step Two: Pay $25
Please use your preferred payment method below.
About the Presenter
Emily Starr is a former fourth grade teacher turned entrepreneur. For more than two decades, she has worked with experts, authors, and educators to develop award-winning science curriculum and professional development resources for her STEM publishing company, StarrMatica. She conducts professional development for the State of Iowa as a member of the Iowa State Science Leadership Team, teaches a variety of online courses, and is a peer reviewer for the National Science Teaching Association’s journal Science and Children.
Emily served as the principal investigator and wrote five highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research grants focused on elementary science instruction. She has received the Prometheus Award, District Administration’s Top Products Award, and the Iowa Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She presents at state and national conferences, including NSTA, where she teaches educators to incorporate scientific thinking and an engineering mindset into daily classroom routines using nonfiction picture books.
Emily’s debut middle grade nonfiction book will be released in 2025 from the Iowa Ag Literacy Foundation. She shares ideas and inspiration for elementary educators on StarrMatica’s blog, contributes to From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors blog, and is a member of the STEM Tuesday team.
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