Welcome to your on-demand [b]Great Story Makers Parade Educator Hub[/b], designed to help you turn inspiration into classroom impact. Here you’ll find full session recordings, featured Capstone titles, related PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next topics, and ready-to-use resources that support literacy instruction, research skills, and creative writing. Whether you attended live or are exploring these sessions for the first time, this page gives you practical tools to extend the learning, reinforce key skills, and integrate storytelling into your curriculum with confidence.

@h5 From Spark to Story: Where Book Ideas Come From @h6 Miriam Moore-Keish | Author @video /u7E8m22Of9I

[accordion] +Session Information In this inspiring session, Miriam Keish-Moore helped students discover that book ideas are everywhere, often hidden in everyday moments, big feelings, and thoughts that won’t let go. She took students behind the scenes of her own creative process, sharing the real-life inspiration behind This Is My Wonderful Face and how listening closely to the world around her shaped the story. Students enjoyed an exclusive look at early sketches and rough drafts, comparing original ideas to the finished book to see how stories evolve over time. Through warmth and encouragement, Miriam reminded young creators that their ideas matter, and that their own stories could be next. [/accordion]

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@h5 A Bookmaking Battle Royale! Author vs. Illustrator @h6 Bob Lentz & Donald Lemke | Author & Illustrator @video /aA9nA0k-4Jw

[accordion] +Session Information In this engaging and energetic session, students took a behind-the-scenes look at how books are created through the collaboration of an author and an illustrator. They explored how stories move from initial ideas and drafts to sketches and finished pages, discovering how words and images work together to shape characters, build mood, and bring meaning to each scene. Through real-world examples, humor, and creative storytelling, students learned that publishing is a true partnership built on communication, revision, and teamwork. The session wrapped up with a student-led Q&A, giving young readers and creators the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into the collaborative process behind the books they love. [/accordion]

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@h5 Behind the Scenes: How Stories Become Books @h6 Julie Gassman | Author @video /bFfaqGAMR-g

[accordion] +Session Information In this engaging session, Julie Gassman took students behind the scenes of the picture book publishing process, revealing what happens between a first idea and a finished story. Students explored each stage of creation. From brainstorming and drafting to revising and collaborating illustrations, students gained insight into how words and artwork come together to shape a final book. Through real examples and thoughtful discussion, students saw that great stories evolve over time with creativity, feedback, and persistence. The session left K–5 learners inspired to develop their own ideas and confident that their stories, too, can grow from spark to shelf. [/accordion]

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@h5 My Hometown: Now & Then – A Storyboarding Workshop @h6 Russell Griesmer | Author @video /FfFulXKciZk

[accordion] +Session Information In this interactive session, Russell Griesmer showed students how powerful storytelling can be, even without words. Using his nearly wordless picture book My Hometown, Russell took students behind the scenes to explore how images alone can convey emotion, setting, and narrative. Students learned what a storyboard is and how illustrators use it to plan visual stories. They then applied their learning by creating their own two-panel “My Hometown: Now & Then” storyboard. The session encouraged creativity, visual thinking, and a deeper understanding of how stories are built through images. [/accordion]

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@h5 How to Motivate Reluctant Readers @h6 Bea Rendon | PebbleGo @video /fj2NS4KQTm8

[accordion] +Session Information In this practical, educator-focused session, participants explored strategies for building a joyful reading culture that reaches every type of reader, from reluctant and emergent readers to advanced and avid book lovers. Educators walked away with actionable tips and high-interest content ideas, including sports fiction, pop culture topics, gross science, fantasy, and more to help spark curiosity and increase engagement. The session emphasized choice, relevance, and accessibility as key tools for motivating readers and strengthening classroom literacy communities. [/accordion]

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@h5 Practical Ways to Integrate PebbleGo into Your Literacy Block @h6 Bea Rendon | PebbleGo @video /yP_PUi8rKYo

[accordion] +Session Information In this educator-focused session, participants explored practical ways to integrate PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next into their literacy blocks using more than 3,000 curriculum-aligned articles across science, social studies, and ELA topics. Educators learned how to use PebbleGo and Capstone eBooks to build background knowledge, support standards, differentiate instruction, and strengthen research skills for all learners. The session also highlighted curated eBook collections designed to align with state standards and provided an opportunity for educators to share feedback on future content needs. [/accordion]

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