How to Time-Travel

Carol Fisher Saller, award-winning author of The Time-Jinx Twins , presents a lively program about the most powerful time machine ever invented : Your imagination.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step into another century? Readers and writers of time travel fiction know there are many answers to that question.

· What would you pack if you could end up anywhere?

· How would you survive in a world with no phones, cars, or electricity?

· If you changed the past, would that cause trouble in the future?

· Could time travel be real? Why or why not?

· If you could visit one moment in history, where would you go?

· How do authors make imaginary time travel feel real?

· What do time travel and historical fiction have in common?

· What clues help you figure out when and where a story takes place?

What to expect

· A read-aloud from a middle-grade time-travel adventure, The Time-Jinx Twins

· A behind-the-scenes look at writing time-travel stories

· Questions and discussion with the author

· A pocket-sized time machine to make and keep

Perfect for curious readers who like history, adventure and a little bit of mystery.

For kids 8 to 12.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.