Charlotte Gunnufson
children's book author
School & Library Visits
Bookstores, Festivals & Conferences
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As a teacher turned writer, I'm passionate about promoting literacy, learning and love of books! I'm lucky to get to hang out with kids, have a laugh and help them learn through story, visiting schools, libraries and bookstores across the United States and internationally.
In-person or virtual
Tailored to students' grade level (Pre-K to third grade)
Educational and entertaining
Affordable (Book orders can further defray costs)
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School Visits
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During Dream Submarine school visits, students can dive into the science behind the story or the writing process or both!
Art © Cleonique Hilsaca
Science behind the Story​
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Discover how ocean animals sleep and stay safe at night
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Learn how they're uniquely adapted to their underwater habitat
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Observe the ways ocean animals move through the water
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​Explore ocean zones from sunlit coral reefs to the deepest depths
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Delve into concepts like bioluminescence, camouflage, and more
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Get introduced to the geography of the global ocean
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Writing Process​​
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Brainstorm ideas and choose the one with the most potential
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Write about the the story: What do you want to say?
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Create characters: Who are they? How do they grow?
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For nonfiction, research information and check facts
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Experiment with different ways of telling the story or presenting information
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Learn to give, accept and use feedback​
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Revise, revise, revise!
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Story Times
In-person or virtual
Libraries, bookstores, festivals & more
Tailored to your patrons, preferences and venue
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Story Times for any book include:​
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Kid-friendly crafts or coloring pages
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Collaborative games
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Moving to music
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​Free full-color posters
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Other fun stuff!
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Conference Speaker
Entertain, educate, inspire
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Keynote Speaker at the Young Author's Celebration sponsored by Northwest Iowa's Reaching Council
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Presenter at SCBWI-Iowa's Grow Your Picture Book Garden Conference: "Seeds, Soil, Scenes & the Power of the Page Turn"
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Presenter at Sheboygan Children's Book Festival: "From Page to Publication"
