The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is delighted to host award-winning children's author Suzanne Slade for a special all-family STEM program about the ocean and space on Saturday, December 7th at 10:30 AM. Ms. Slade will be sharing two new nonfiction books. The Ocean Blue and You takes young readers on an exploration of our oceans and the many creatures found there. Middle grade readers will enjoy Unlocking the Universe: The Cosmic Discoveries of the Webb Space Telescope. This stunning STEM title focuses on the world's most powerful telescope and introduces future scientists and engineers to space and the universe beyond. The first Webb images captivated the world. This program is aimed at grades K – 5.
 
More About The Ocean Blue and You: During a light rain, a child dozes on a sandy ocean-side beach, snuggling in her mother's arms. But while the sand beneath her is soft and still, there's a whirlwind of activity in the sea next to her. The waves roll back and forth to shore, while beneath them a busy underwater world is teeming with life. As the girl sleeps, she dreams of participating in that world. Through lyrical text, award-winning science writer Suzanne Slade takes young readers on an exploration of our oceans and the many creatures and ecosystems found there, from migrating whales to elusive eels to the colorful coral reefs. Back matter includes science facts, as well as a reminder of why we need to be good stewards of the world's oceans.  This book is perfect for kids ages 4 - 8. 

More About Unlocking the Universe: The Cosmic Discoveries of the Webb Space Telescope: Kirkus says, “A verbal and visual shoutout to space telescopes, which have added new depth and clarity to our views of the universe. Slade focuses on the Webb Space Telescope, the largest so far to be sent into orbit…The author notes that Webb's construction was the work of many hands--20,000 people were involved over the course of three decades--and includes photos of racially diverse crews, often working in "clean" rooms and shrouded in full body "bunny suits." She then explains how technical problems were discovered and ingeniously solved, describes the observatory's instrumentation, and takes readers through its 2021 launch from the Guiana Space Center in South America.” This nonfiction book is perfect for kids ages 6-11. 

More About the Author: Suzanne Slade is a mechanical engineer who worked on Delta IV rockets for NASA. She has written more than 150 children's books, including Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass and the Sibert Honor Book Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks. Her many picture books about space include Daring Dozen: The Twelve Who Walked on the Moon and Mars Is: Stark Slopes, Silvery Snow, and Startling Surprises. Suzanne lives near Chicago.