Meet the Author

Storytime

25 minutes (grades TK-5)

Virtual or in-person

The author will introduce students to inventor Ernő Rubik and the puzzles he played with as a child, read Ernő Rubik and His Magic Cube in its entirety, and answer questions. In-person visits can be lengthened 45 minutes for grades K-2 to include an optional art activity and/or puzzle play.   

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Try It!

Workshop

45 minutes (grades 3-5+)

In-person only

In this workshop, the author will engage students in a discussion about problem-solving and read excerpts from Ernő Rubik and His Magic Cube. Depending on educator preferences, students will then 1) write about a challenge they faced and overcame or 2) collaborate in small groups on a STEAM building challenge, followed by reflection on productive struggle.

Pieces of a Picture Book

Presentation

45 minutes (grades K-5+)

Virtual or in-person

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The author will share her journey to publication of Ernő Rubik and His Magic Cube. Along the way, students will learn cool Rubik's Cube facts and see how selected pieces of a picture book "puzzle" (such as text, art, and back matter) fit together to create a whole book. This interactive presentation is appropriate for classrooms or auditoriums.