Now booking in-person visits locally and virtual school and library visits nationwide. All visits are free through December 2026.
“Ellen’s presentation is engaging and interactive. She shares visuals, reads book excerpts, and involves students in discussions about the writing process and the science behind the book.”
—Audrey Conway, Middle School Librarian, Sacramento, California
“Our students enjoyed Ellen’s visit so much that we would love to have her back. They were engaged throughout and wanted more time with her.”
—Jessica Gover, Fifth Grade Reading Teacher, Kentucky
“Our students loved Ellen’s virtual visit and weren’t ready for it to end. Many still talk about what a wonderful experience it was.”
—Maria Cervantes, Eighth Grade Science Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
For Educators
Educator Guide
This educator guide offers standards-aligned lessons, discussion prompts, and cross-curricular activities that connect narrative nonfiction with science and critical thinking. Designed for grades 5–9, it helps teachers explore survival, ecology, and storytelling while supporting reading comprehension and classroom discussion.
Worksheets
These classroom-ready worksheets offer vocabulary, comprehension, and applied learning activities for each chapter. Through matching, cloze passages, context clues, and short responses, students engage in survival thinking, scientific reasoning, and text-based analysis—giving teachers flexible tools for instruction, practice, and assessment.
