Moni Ritchie Hadley
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School Visits

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Miso Magic Themes & Connections

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Miso Magic
by
Moni Ritchie Hadley
Mizuho Fujisawa
Albert Whitman & Co.
Author visits can be tailored to grade level.
Writing: How to start writing? When a setting leads your story.
History: Describing food production long ago and today.
Science/Health: Let's talk about bugs and the ecosystem in your gut!
Inspiration behind the book, Miso Magic
What is miso?
How is miso made?
Lindsey Glennan
School Librarian

Fryberger Elementary
Westminster, CA
"Book your visit now!  You will not be disappointed. Moni Ritchie Hadley is a former teacher and it was evident in her warm interactions with my students.  On zoom, they were constructing stories, tackling a craft and getting to hear Miss Moni’s wonderful tale of Keiko, her mother and her sweet Oba on Keiko’s 5th Star Festival outing. If you are lucky enough to have Moni Ritchie Hadley visit in person, do it! Otherwise, she shines on zoom!  Do not delay!" ​
L'Toya Wilson
Book Market Owner
Eclectuals
"You're so natural reading your stories... I'm thoroughly engaged each time! We can't wait to have you back again and again!

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Moni is happy to adapt visits to specific needs of your class. To inquire about in-person visits for the 2024-2025 school year, send a request HERE. Include your name, name of school, grade level(s), the month your are interested in booking, and an estimate of the group size. 
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To view her valid CA teaching credential, type in Moana Hadley here.
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​All school visits include:
Getting to know the author, Q&A
Picture Book Reading (Choose one)
Author’s Book-Related Writing Tip
Book-Related Activity (See right)
MISO MAGIC
Lexile Range 410L - 600L)
Focus on STEM: Transformation, food science, health, and relationships . Students engage in the process of fermentation. (K-5)

THE STAR FESTIVAL 
(Lexile AD610L)
Focus on Japanese culture and traditions. Students create Tanzaku​, paper wishes. (K-5)

​ANZU AND THE ART OF FRIENDSHIP (Lexile AD570L)
Focus on SEL and how to express emotions in wriitng. Students create personalized, origami cows. (K-5)




If your school is on a limited budget, consider booking a 20 minute Reading plus Q&A!
Or consider getting an author visit funded through a grant!


EDUCATION GRANTS
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Teachers, check out free resources for Miso Magic, The Star Festival, Anzu and the Art of Friendship, and other lessons!
  • Home
  • Bio
    • Interviews & Blog visits
  • Books
    • THE STAR FESTIVAL Lessons & Activities
    • ANZU AND THE ART OF FRIENDSHIP Lessons and Activities
    • MISO MAGIC Lessons and Activities
  • Illustration
  • School Visits
    • FREEBIES!
    • Diversity Handout
  • WKN! Scholarship
  • Blog
    • Cabana Room >
      • Writers' Nook
      • Teachers' Room
      • Parents' Planet
      • Students' Corner
  • Contact
    • SHOP