Sara L. Latta Once upon a time, Sara Latta wanted to be a scientist. But she soon discovered she'd rather write about science than do it! Since then, she has written eight books and more articles than she can remember about topics ranging from dark matter to cave slime. She is currently working on She is currently working on books about "extreme" scientists. What's extreme? Well, imagine studying microscopic worms living in Antarctica, or erupting volcanoes at the bottom of the ocean. That's extreme! With a M.S. in immunology from the University of Chicago and a recently earned M.F.A. in creative writing from Lesley University, she loves sharing her enthusiasm for science and writing with children of all ages. She lives in Champaign. Recent books: The Good, the Bad, the Slimy: The Secret Life of Microbes (Enslow, Fall 2006) "This rich book about microbes is facinating from cover to cover" - Library Media Connection, April/May 2007. Stella Brite and the Dark Matter Mystery (Charlesbridge, Spring 2006) "...wins high marks for its clear, specific introduction to one of modern astronomy's great puzzles." -- Kirkus Reviews I Like the Seasons!--recommended by the National Science Teachers Association (Enslow, Spring 2006) What Happens in Spring? What Happens in Summer? What Happens in Fall? What Happens in Winter? Upcoming Books: Antarctic Scientists (Enslow, 2009) Volcano Scientist (Enslow, 2009) Presentations can be tailored for the needs of teachers and their students. Some suggestions: Letters from the Earth: Creative writing inspired by science and nature Create mobius strip poems about natural cycles, write real estate ads for local wildlife, and more! The Secret Life of Authors Do authors really wear bunny slippers to work? (Sometimes.) Where do you get your ideas, anyway? (I go dumster diving.) How do written pages become a real, live book? (Lots of hard work!) Sara answers these pressing questions and others as she describes the process of writing, editing, and publishing books. From the seed of an idea to a forest of words: How to grow a story A  fun, hands-on writing workshop in which everyone gets in on the fun of writing a story. Ideal for pre-writers. Contact Information: Email: saralatta@sbcglobal.net Website: http://www.SaraLatta.com Click here to return to Speakers Directory Click here to return to Main Page