Tucson Festival of Books

Michelle Mohrweis (They/Them/Their)


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Michelle Mohrweis is a STEM educator and space enthusiast. Their books include "The Problem with Gravity" and "The Trouble with Robots." When not writing, they can be found launching paper rockets down the middle of their street. They live with their husband and two dogs in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking and hogging all the best spots beside the heater when it gets too cold.

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Communities: LGBTQ+, Gender Nonconforming, Neurodivergent


Scheduled events:
Getting Your Middle Grade Novel Published
Authors share their strategies and tips for getting their debut middle grade novels published--both what did not work and what was effective.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: P. Djèlí Clark, Matt McMann, Michelle Mohrweis
Moderator: Kim Tomsic
Writing about Kids Dealing with Anxiety
Writing about anxiety is a difficult balance for authors who must convey a character's stress while providing moments of hope. Three authors share their strategies for writing about characters who deal with anxiety and trauma through drawing, relationships, and project work.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 9, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Veera Hiranandani, Michelle Mohrweis, Sara Shepard
Moderator: Charlene Endrizzi

Books:
The Problem with Gravity
Children
Holiday House
September 2023
ISBN 9781682635957
288 pages

The Trouble with Robots
Children
Holiday House
September 2023
ISBN 9781682636220
288 pages
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