Join local author and storyteller Thembi Palmer for this children’s event with her new book, This Book May Make You Do Things, perfect for 2-5 year olds. Joining Thembi is Chris Goldberg, who will do a STEM reading & activity appropriate for children ages 6-8.
This Book May Make You Do Things - 2:30-3:30
Aliyah and the STEMsational Problem Solvers: WHAT’S COOKING? - 3:30-4
About the Books
Children’s Storyteller, Thembi Palmer, debuts her interactive movement adventure, guaranteed to get children discovering just what this book may make them do.
The deal is, whatever it makes the reader do, the listener has to do it too! From freezing, to stoping an uncontrollable itch, to twirling until you’re so dizzy you just have to sit down. Children are sure to be actively engaged. Prepare to jump, sneeze, run, and wiggle your way through, as the words are brought to life with your actions.
So go ahead and get moving!
Get Excited About STEM! Throughout their journey to STEM success, the STEMsational Problem Solvers, Aliyah, Graciela, and Drew, work together to overcome obstacles from a mischievous cat named Whiskers. Together the Problem Solvers use STEMstrategies inspired by their role model and Mathematician, Dr. Gladys B. West, whose calculations contributed to the development of the modern GPS System.
This book is perfect for elementary to middle-school-aged students and teachers looking for a way to empower young people through STEM education!
About the Authors
Thembi Palmer is committed to promoting literacy by developing a love of reading and books in young children, pre-K through 4th grade. She collaborates with Philadelphia schools, libraries, museums, parks, recreation centers, and literacy organizations.
With 20+ years experience in early childhood education, Thembi creates engaging, interactive storytelling sessions. She began Imagine More: Story Adventures to inspire, support and provide resources for parents/caregivers to help children get excited about learning to read.
As an author, Thembi believes the combination of interactive stories, music, movement, and learning through play, inspires a time of exploration and discovery, creating a unique storytelling experience.
I have a great passion for education and "retired" to spend even more time advocating for my passion to help all students succeed. I spent 27 years as a Special Education, Computer, and STEM Teacher /Coach in suburban Philadelphia public schools. I received his Doctor of Education in Special Education in 2005 from Arcadia University and was honored as a Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro STEM Teacher in 2019. I have dedicated myself to teaching and advocating for underserved students of all backgrounds. I currently work for Temple University as a Student Teacher Field Supervisor in Special Education and coach Student Teachers in the Philadelphia School District and surrounding suburbs.
