Natalie Rompella is the author of children’s books for all ages.  In addition to her nonfiction and fiction trade books, she has written fourteen leveled readers for National Geographic, Scott Foresman, and Reading A-Z.  Natalie is a former elementary and middle school teacher.  She also taught science in the Chicago Public Schools and wrote curriculum for the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.  She now writes full-time.

BOOKS
Picture Books:
EDGAR, ALLAN, AND POE AND THE TELL-TALE BEETS (fiction) (Lobster Press, 2009)
DON'T SQUASH THAT BUG! THE CURIOUS KID'S GUIDE TO INSECTS (nonfiction) (Lobster Press, 2007)

Books for Middle Readers (upper elementary):
FAMOUS FIRSTS: THE TRENDSETTERS, GROUNDBREAKERS & RISK-TAKERS WHO GOT AMERICA MOVING! (nonfiction) (Lobster Press, 2007)
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS: ECOSYSTEMS (nonfiction) (Heinemann, 2008)
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS: CHEMISTRY (nonfiction) (Heinemann, 2008)
“Trick or Treat on Ravine Street” in THE GIRLS (fiction) (Blooming Tree Press, 2008)

Books for Teens:
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER: THE ULTIMATE TEEN GUIDE (nonfiction) (Scarecrow Press, 2009)

SCHOOL VISITS/PRESENTATIONS
Natalie will adapt a program to meet your school’s or library’s needs.  However, workshops are intended for class-size groups (elementary and middle-school age).

Insects Are Everywhere! 
This presentation shares the basics about insects, such as body parts, camouflage, classification, and the orders of insects.  In addition, Natalie will bring mounted insects to compare and contrast and read from her book DON'T SQUASH THAT BUG!.  This presentation also works for a reading or Open House night, where she can sign books.

From One Writer to Another: Writers’ Workshop
Revision is more than a matter of checking for proper grammar and spelling.  This presentation focuses on word choice and characterization.  Natalie demonstrates how she revises her work and also allows students time to jazz up their own work. 

Adult Workshop: Writing Children’s Books: From Idea to Publication
This presentation is for adults on the Do’s and Don’ts of getting published as a children’s author.  Natalie shares the different venues for children’s book writing and how to submit a manuscript. 

Contact Information:
Email: info@natalierompella.com
Website: http://www.natalierompella.com