My next event? Humbolt County Children's Author Festival's 50th!
For more information about the festival, click HERE!
My event at Auntie's Bookstore on September 22, 2024 was so much fun! Thank you Teri, the events coordinator at Auntie's and all the people who shared the hour. I'm beyond grateful.
9/7/2024 Bricks & mortar sponsored event was so fun! Pictures below!
september 17, 2024! Happy book birthday!
Coming from Sasquatch Books/Little Bigfoot -- Sept. 17, 2024 -- my latest dinosaur book, illustrated by Rick Spears.
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REVIEWS
This book is great for any existing dinosaur lover or to light a spark for new dino interests!
The tale of how the first (and only) dinosaur fossil was found in the unlikely place of Sucia Island in Washington State is given in an easy to understand and very entertaining way. There is so much to keep a young reader engaged! The pictures are vibrant and interesting, and there is even a find the fossil picture where kids can test their skills at spotting fossils. Definitions for the scientific and more advanced words are also provided, making this great for all ages.
I learned a lot reading this, and I can just imagine what the readers at my school will get out of this book! Put it on your wish list now!
Becky Rasmussen, Illinois
English teacher and crazy cat lady
June 14, 2024
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Kelly Milner Hall has done it again! “A Dinosaur for Washington” is an incredible read for all dinosaur enthusiasts, young and old alike. Kelly engages the reader as she outlines the story of Suciasaurus. This informational text is sure to captivate young readers, stimulate critical thinking skills, and inspire scientific exploration.
Jackie Perry Steelman, Kansas
Teacher
June 16, 2024
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I learned so much about dinosaurs and the search for their remains and hidden stories in Kelly Milner Halls’ book! The beautifully illustrated pages and pictures reveal to readers the painstaking research that’s involved in trying to find and identify dinosaur bones and fragments of bones. It was fascinating to learn how paleontologists work together to share theories and ideas about important finds. I also enjoyed all of the “extra” information provided at the end of the book - websites, additional books to read, glossary, and places to dig. Young readers (and old!) will get excited and want to join in the search for dinosaur fossils! My hope is that Jim and David (and others!) are able to locate more pieces of the dinosaur puzzle on Sucia Island!
Susan Hutchens, Colorado
Teacher
June 16, 2024
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REVIEWS
This book is great for any existing dinosaur lover or to light a spark for new dino interests!
The tale of how the first (and only) dinosaur fossil was found in the unlikely place of Sucia Island in Washington State is given in an easy to understand and very entertaining way. There is so much to keep a young reader engaged! The pictures are vibrant and interesting, and there is even a find the fossil picture where kids can test their skills at spotting fossils. Definitions for the scientific and more advanced words are also provided, making this great for all ages.
I learned a lot reading this, and I can just imagine what the readers at my school will get out of this book! Put it on your wish list now!
Becky Rasmussen, Illinois
English teacher and crazy cat lady
June 14, 2024
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Kelly Milner Hall has done it again! “A Dinosaur for Washington” is an incredible read for all dinosaur enthusiasts, young and old alike. Kelly engages the reader as she outlines the story of Suciasaurus. This informational text is sure to captivate young readers, stimulate critical thinking skills, and inspire scientific exploration.
Jackie Perry Steelman, Kansas
Teacher
June 16, 2024
* * * * *
I learned so much about dinosaurs and the search for their remains and hidden stories in Kelly Milner Halls’ book! The beautifully illustrated pages and pictures reveal to readers the painstaking research that’s involved in trying to find and identify dinosaur bones and fragments of bones. It was fascinating to learn how paleontologists work together to share theories and ideas about important finds. I also enjoyed all of the “extra” information provided at the end of the book - websites, additional books to read, glossary, and places to dig. Young readers (and old!) will get excited and want to join in the search for dinosaur fossils! My hope is that Jim and David (and others!) are able to locate more pieces of the dinosaur puzzle on Sucia Island!
Susan Hutchens, Colorado
Teacher
June 16, 2024
breaking news: Tales of the cryptids
Lerner Books informed me on January 31, 2024 that the hardcover of Tales of the Cryptids would soon go out of print. And I was heartbroken.
This book has been in print 18 years now. It made it's debut in 2006, and thousands of young readers have loved it. So have I.
Then Lerner gave me some good news. I could buy the last 72 hardcover copies. I did. Hooray.
Finally, Lerner gave me great news. In January of 2025, they will publish a paperback edition of Tales of the Cryptids. Even more kids will be able to afford to buy this cheaper edition! How great is that?
More info when I have it, but YAY!
This book has been in print 18 years now. It made it's debut in 2006, and thousands of young readers have loved it. So have I.
Then Lerner gave me some good news. I could buy the last 72 hardcover copies. I did. Hooray.
Finally, Lerner gave me great news. In January of 2025, they will publish a paperback edition of Tales of the Cryptids. Even more kids will be able to afford to buy this cheaper edition! How great is that?
More info when I have it, but YAY!
Would you like to book a school visit or other event with me, live or vitual? Email me at [email protected] and we'll make it happen. Flexible pricing available! Just tell me what you can afford and I'll do my best.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NEW BOOK RELEASE
A Dinosaur for Washington (Sasquatch Books/Little Bigfoot)
We will be giving away 100 FREE Virtual Visits, exploring this amazing dinosaur discovery, so sign up for yours as soon as possible by emailing me at [email protected]. This is perfect for kids 7 and up.
Public schools, private schools and home schoolers are welcome to sign up for one of the free presentations. Slots are filling up quickly, so sign up soon!
September 18, 2024
Jefferson Elementary School
A Dinosaur for Washington Zoom
Spokane, WA
8:40 am Pacific
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Highland Middle School
Dinner with Bigfoot
Kennewick, WA
6:00 pm Pacific
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Auntie's Bookstore Dinosaur Event (with prizes)
Spokane, WA
4:00 pm Pacific
Wednesday-Saturday, October 16-19, 2024
Humbolt County Author Festival 50th Anniversary
Humbolt, CA
All day, for three days
Friday, October 25, 2024
H. Guy Child Elementary
Ogden, UT
A Dinosaur for Washington Zoom
12:00 pm Pacific, 1:00 pm Mountain
October 26, 2024
FVRL Library
A Dinosaur for Washington Zoom
Vancouver, WA
2:00 pm Pacific
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Streamable Learning
Cryptid Creatures Zoom
Nationwide
2:10 EST, 11:10 Pacific
Tueaday, November 5, 2024
Jefferson Elementary School
Wonders of Weird Live Author Visit
Spokane, WA
All day
Monday, November 18, 2024
Liberty Park Branch, Spokane Library
Dinovember dinosaur presentation
Spokane, WA
11:00 am
MORE TO COME!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NEW BOOK RELEASE
A Dinosaur for Washington (Sasquatch Books/Little Bigfoot)
We will be giving away 100 FREE Virtual Visits, exploring this amazing dinosaur discovery, so sign up for yours as soon as possible by emailing me at [email protected]. This is perfect for kids 7 and up.
Public schools, private schools and home schoolers are welcome to sign up for one of the free presentations. Slots are filling up quickly, so sign up soon!
September 18, 2024
Jefferson Elementary School
A Dinosaur for Washington Zoom
Spokane, WA
8:40 am Pacific
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Highland Middle School
Dinner with Bigfoot
Kennewick, WA
6:00 pm Pacific
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Auntie's Bookstore Dinosaur Event (with prizes)
Spokane, WA
4:00 pm Pacific
Wednesday-Saturday, October 16-19, 2024
Humbolt County Author Festival 50th Anniversary
Humbolt, CA
All day, for three days
Friday, October 25, 2024
H. Guy Child Elementary
Ogden, UT
A Dinosaur for Washington Zoom
12:00 pm Pacific, 1:00 pm Mountain
October 26, 2024
FVRL Library
A Dinosaur for Washington Zoom
Vancouver, WA
2:00 pm Pacific
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Streamable Learning
Cryptid Creatures Zoom
Nationwide
2:10 EST, 11:10 Pacific
Tueaday, November 5, 2024
Jefferson Elementary School
Wonders of Weird Live Author Visit
Spokane, WA
All day
Monday, November 18, 2024
Liberty Park Branch, Spokane Library
Dinovember dinosaur presentation
Spokane, WA
11:00 am
MORE TO COME!
Wondering what I've done for streamable learning?
Click on this link for a list of recorded virtual presentations! And watch for more! I have four newly scheduled.
This is my virtual visit room! don't you love my wall of oddities.
Even before Covid-19, I was doing Virtual Visits for schools, libraries and festivals whenever a host couldn't afford travel and hotel expenses. After Covid-19, a lot of my traditional author visits were converted to Virtual Visits. I have a special studio, the right webcam and microphone equipment and more than 15 different presentation topics to choose from. And almost everyone can afford one -- or two or three or four.
Want to know more? Click this VIRTUAL VISITS LINK for the details! We can help each other and the kids we love!
Kelly
Want to know more? Click this VIRTUAL VISITS LINK for the details! We can help each other and the kids we love!
Kelly
This is my Virtual Visit backdrop. How could we NOT have a great time exploring the Wonders of Weird ONLINE?
Franklin County Literature Festival in Ottawa, Kansas was Great!
Natalya sent me a letter and a drawing! I love them both.
A cool cryptid lover! may 2024
I love these shirts so, so much!
Love that so many of my Seattle friends came to the Redmond book launch for Cryptid Creatures! Thank you so much!
Kids often ask me, "What would you do if you met Sasquatch?"
The video above is exactly what I'd do. I hope it happens someday!
ghostly evidence...literally!
When I wrote GHOSTLY EVIDENCE, I did a lot of research in haunted places including the haunted house in the video above. See if you hear the voice of a very young ghost in this recording. And let me know what you think!
WANT A STICKER? Illustrator Rick Spears created this fun sticker design for me. If you want one, email me at [email protected] and I'll mail you one. It's my way of saying THANK YOU for considering my books and my school visits. I think they are GREAT. I hope you like them, too!
my heavenly pets!
a fun challenge, if brief!
In January of 2023, I took on the job of editing this beautiful magazine. The job only lasted six months--four issues--but it was a joy. For a look as a few of my articles--and a few by local friends, click HERE.
I will never stop writing for kids as long as I have air to breath. My next book is A DINOSAUR FOR WASHINGTON: THE TRUE STORY OF SUCIASAURUS, coming in the fall of 2024.
After that, it will be a sequel to CRYPTID CREATURES: A FIELD GUIDE called SEA MONSTERS: A FIELD GUIDE. CRYPTID BABIES will be released with SEA MONSTERS in the fall of 2025.
Rick Spears is illustrating all three books, and I can't wait.
