AUTHOR TALK: Meet Me at the Moon Tree
by Shivaun Plozza
Description
A peek inside the inspiration, writing process and themes behind my latest middle grade novel, Meet Me at the Moon Tree.
This talk is an informative and joyful look at topics such as:
* What are moon trees and why did I write about them?
* Can you believe in science and magic?
* How do trees talk to each other?
* What is companion planting and what does it have to do with friendship?
* Do wishes ever come true?
* How I came up with the idea for Meet Me at the Moon Tree
* The writing process
* Drawing on real life inspiration
* The novel’s themes
* How a love of science informed the story
This talk is an informative and joyful look at topics such as:
* What are moon trees and why did I write about them?
* Can you believe in science and magic?
* How do trees talk to each other?
* What is companion planting and what does it have to do with friendship?
* Do wishes ever come true?
* How I came up with the idea for Meet Me at the Moon Tree
* The writing process
* Drawing on real life inspiration
* The novel’s themes
* How a love of science informed the story
Details
Audience
Primary school (grades 4-6)
Duration
45 minutes (Can be adapted to be shorter or longer)
Requirements
* Data Projector (note: I will bring my MacBook Pro laptop, HDMI cable and a USB stick)