The Messy Magic Behind THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW

Join me for an inspiring behind-the-scenes journey into the creation of my lyrical love letter to science!

LIVE EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern

Duration: 45 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A

Format: Live on Zoom with 30-day replay access (register for link)

What You'll Discover

Ever wondered how a biography of the Andromeda Galaxy transformed into a biography of Edwin Hubble and finally a poetic celebration of scientific thinking? You'll learn all this and more in this free webinar as I celebrate the launch of my latest book, This Is How You Know, illustrated by Cornelia Li (Little, Brown). This webinar will take you inside my creative process with brutal honesty and practical wisdom.

You'll Learn:

• How to turn critique into creative breakthroughs
• The art of visual storytelling and writing effective illustration notes
• Proven strategies for reimagining stalled manuscripts
• How to find clarity when you're lost in the messy middle
• Why embracing the nonlinear path leads to stronger stories

Exclusive Bonus Materials

FREE handout: "Re-Envisioning Your Picture Book" with:

• Questions to uncover what you're really trying to say
• Quick fixes for visual storytelling
• Prompts to reframe your thinking when you're stuck

Perfect For:

• Picture book writers at any stage
• Science educators and STEM enthusiasts
• Creators feeling stuck in their current projects
• Anyone curious about the honest reality of publishing

How This Works

1. Join me live on Tuesday, September 16 at 7 PM Eastern (You'll receive an email with the Zoom link and handout 48 hours before the event.)
2. Can't make it live? No problem! Access the replay for 30 days (Login info sent within 24 hours after event)

Support the Book (And Help Me Reach More Readers!)

• Your support means everything! Here's how you can help:
• Buy the book from your favorite retailer for yourself or gift it to a curious kid in your life
• Ask your library to add it to their collection
• Leave a review on Amazon, Goodreads, or your preferred platform
• Share with friends who love science and beautiful books

Every purchase, library request, and review helps THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW reach more readers.

"Science isn't a straight line. Neither is creativity." — And that's exactly what makes both beautiful.