Who We Are

Hi, I’m Curt Nelson (I’m the one who shaved for the picture). I believe that reading is fundamental to success in life. My primary goal in my programs is to get kids excited about reading. I want them to know that they can take the initiative to promote their own learning. In fact, they can learn about any subject in the world, just by doing a little research and finding the right books.

As a middle school and high school science teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how incorporating demonstrations and humor helps students learn faster and remember longer. That’s why I intentionally make my programs fun and educationally significant.

I'm a member of the Oregon Association of School Librarians, the Washington Library Media Association, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

I believe each person is created with a purpose in life. And when you find that purpose, you will find your passion. Life is too short… Opportunities too abundant… Find your passion.

Hi, I’m Leanne the Magic Bunny (I’m the one with the small nose). I believe every bunny has a purpose. When you find your purpose, you find your passion. My passion is celery. I also enjoy traveling and meeting new friends. My future goals include meeting every student in Oregon and Washington and breaking the world celery-eating record. I'm the star of every program we do for elementary schools, and I know it.

“Since your assembly, books are flying off the shelves!”

-Louise Walkowiak, Librarian, Dufur Elementary School, OR

And don't forget about me - Roosevelt Rat!

I'm also in every program that Curt does for elementary schools. That's because I'm so popular with kids and adults alike.

And I'm the author -- check out my books below. I donate one of each of my books to the library at each school we visit.

Roosevelt Rat's Top Secret Adventure (c)

And when you schedule an author visit, we send you a video that introduces us to the students and gets them excited about our visit. It also shows them a little of the process involved in publishing a book. I'll send the video on a DVD with a 3, 6, and 9 minute version so that you can use whichever fits best into your schedule.

"You were wonderful. I can't think of any way to improve! We will be recalling this day fondly until we have you back again!"

--Molly Sloan, Findley Elementary, OR