Mar 22 | Author talk: Maya Wei-Haas on “What a Rock Can Reveal”

Author Maya Wei-Haas gives an interactive presentation for young geologists

Join local science writer Maya Wei-Haas at Bards Alley for a reading and discussion of her debut picture book What a Rock Can Reveal: Where They Come From and What They Tell Us About Our Planet! Geared toward readers ages 4 to 10, the book introduces kids to the awe-inspiring world of geology through engaging text and Sonia Pulido’s colorful illustrations.

In addition to leading a story time reading, Wei-Haas will exhibit her mini museum of rocks, fossils, and minerals, giving attendees a chance to observe some samples up close. Her presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A session and a signing. You can reserve a copy of the book through Bards Alley’s Square site here: https://bardsalley.square.site…

This event is free and does not require registration.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Maya Wei-Haas is an award-winning science writer with a PhD in Earth Science. She was previously a staff reporter at National Geographic and an Assistant Editor of Science and Innovation at Smithsonian.com. Now she writes for a variety of publications, including The New York Times and Science. What a Rock Can Reveal is her first children’s book.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Award-winning science writer and geologist Maya Wei-Haas introduces young readers to the fascinating world of rocks through the art of observation. Starting with a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores the diversity of rocks and minerals and how a rock’s shape, color, or texture help to tell the stories of how it was formed, where it comes from, and the incredible journeys it has had. This hands-on introduction reveals how rocks are time capsules of our planet’s past, recording the thrilling events that once built Earth’s incredible geology.

The second in a series of visually stunning, scientifically engaging books that explore the natural world through everyday objects found in nature, this book follows on from the global children’s bestseller, What a Shell Can Tell. The text and vibrant illustrations expand on a child’s natural instinct to collect things, nurturing their interest and curiosity by giving them simple observation skills that will help them to explore the connections between objects found in nature, the wider environment, and Earth’s history.