Presentations that Inspire Curiosity!

Fun, interactive sessions for curious kids, passionate educators, and story-loving readers of all ages.
Dr. Jamie Erickson and Kit "Tads" Elstad offer engaging, hands-on presentations for both student and adult audiences that blend storytelling, science, outdoor education, and literacy. Their programs spark curiosity, foster personal growth, and invite learners of all ages to explore the world—and themselves—with wonder and critical thinking.

Tads' homebase is Colorado

Dr. E's homebase is New York

Discover the Right Session for Your Group!

Hands- On Student Presentations
​Interactive sessions that bring science, nature and storytelling to life.
Focus: Inquiry-based learning, nature exploration, student voice
Professional Learning for Teachers & Librarians
Workshops and keynotes designed for educators, librarians, and caregivers.
Focus: literacy, outdoor learning, STEM/STEAM, SEL, storytelling
Author Visits for Schools and Libraries
Storytime, workshops, and creative sessions with Dr. E and Tads.
Focus: children’s literature, writing process, imagination
All presentations are customizable to group level and size.
To learn more about additional science presentation offerings, please check out this brochure: Science Brochure

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Additional Resources

Our Place in Space: A Multidisciplinary Experience                                    Presentors: Jamie Erickson, Kit Elstad & Megan Kirsch
"We all get to the peak together, or we don't get there at all." This quote by Al Harrison drove our expedition as we worked to embed multiple curricula in a 6th grade learning expedition by designing high-quality work products that were engaging and exemplified standards from multiple courses, including science, the humanities and exploratory classes. ​
Link to PDF of Presentation: Our Place in Space
The Importance of Monsters: How Engaging the Horror Genre Sparks Adolescent Bravery
Presenter: Kit Elstad
“I want a scary book!” How many times have we heard that statement from our upper elementary and middle school students? Despite the constant desire for more scary books, finding ones that are geared specifically to grades 3-8 can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. Making sure we have books that allow our students to not only read something exciting and engaging, but learn something about themselves and the world, is one of the most rewarding parts of being a librarian. In this session we will look at the place horror holds in our collective experience, why our middle grade kids need and deserve to have a variety of titles at their fingertips, and have the opportunity to look at some amazing middle grade horror books that have come out in the last few years.