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Books & Storytelling STEM

Meet Author Laurie Wallmark

November 14, 2019 - November 14, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

South Middle School - Arlington Heights

S. Highland Ave.

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Description

Meet Laurie Wallmark, award-winning author of three biographical picture books about women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). Her book "Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code" is nominated for the 2020 Bluestem Award, voted on by elementary children in Illinois. Recommended for Kindergartners and older.

Event Cost: Free, registration required.

Event Times: 6 p.m. doors, 6:30 p.m. discussion.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.ahml.info/content/meet-bluestem-author-laurie-wallmark

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5)

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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