Natalie Rompella 
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)
Natalie will adapt a program to meet your school’s or library’s needs.
Insects Are Everywhere!
This presentation shares the basics about insects, such as body
parts, camouflage, classification, and the orders of insects. In addition,
she 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.
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.
Science Fairs: Your Chance to Make a Mess!
A former judge for the Chicago Public Schools science fairs and
author of two science fair books, Natalie walks the students through the
basics of creating a unique science fair project.
Science Fair Consultant
Are you in need of help getting the students ready for the science
fair? Are the students having trouble finding an idea for a project? Natalie
will help your students create a unique and fun science fair project.
Contact Information:
Email: info@natalierompella.com
Website: http://www.natalierompella.com
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