Ludlow Taylor Elementary School is delighted to host author Kat Shepherd on Tuesday, October 15th, for a special visit to read and discuss her new book, Babysitting Nightmares: The Twilight Curse.

Bad dreams take center stage in the third book of this spooky middle grade series, Babysitting Nightmares: The Twilight Curse by writer Kat Shepherd and illustrator Rayanne Vieira!

When the town's old movie palace is converted into a theater, Maggie is thrilled to get a job helping with the first stage production. Even though she’s just babysitting an actor's daughter, Maggie is determined to learn everything she can about acting. But a devilish ghoul seems to have other plans for the performance! It’s up to Maggie, Clio, Rebecca and Tanya to investigate. Can they vanquish the threat in time for opening night?

Author/illustrator/husband/wife duo Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr will be visiting our school on Friday, September 27. There will be two assemblies for students: PreK-grade 2 at 9:15-10:15 and grades 3-5 at 2:05-3:05. During these assemblies, they'll talk with kids about the writing process and how they create their books. Robbi and Matthew are very dynamic and fun and we are excited that our kids will have an opportunity to spend time with this creative team!

Matthew and Robbi have created these wonderful books: 

THE REAL McCOYS
Self-proclaimed super genius Moxie McCoy sets out to find a new best friend while solving the crime of the century, only to discover the hard way that she can’t do either without the help of her understated (and undersized) brother Milton. A densely illustrated, lighthearted middle grade whodunit for grades 3-7. Amazon Book of the Month; Junior Library Guild Selection; Starred reviews from School Library Journal, Booklist, and Publisher’s Weekly. Price: $15 hardcover; $8 softcover.

TWO’S A CROWD (The Real McCoys, Book 2)
As the critically acclaimed Real McCoys series continues, self-styled super-detective Moxie McCoy reluctantly partners with her little brother Milton to figure out who sent Moxie’s best friend Emily a mysterious anonymous letter. Differing styles and opposite opinions spark sibling rivalry and a race to see who can solve the mystery first. A densely illustrated, hybrid whodunit for grades 3-7. Price: $15 hardcover

EVERYWHERE, WONDER
The pyramids of Egypt. The far side of the moon. A row of ants on the sidewalk. Everywhere, Wonder chronicles a child’s journey of coming to notice, appreciate, and share the world’s abounding wonders, from the inarguably grand to the utterly ordinary – around the world and in his own backyard. (ages 3-7). Price: $15

BABIES RUIN EVERYTHING
A little girl’s perfect life is turned upside down by the arrival of a boring, crying, ruinous baby brother. Outrage and complaint is followed by acceptance and realization little siblings make excellent allies. The perfect gift for people expecting a second child (ages 3-7). Price: $15

Friday, September 27
Doors open at 6:15 pm
Movie starts at sunset around 7:00 pm

Grab a blanket, invite your neighbors and friends, and come to the Ludlow-Taylor field to enjoy Monster's Inc. at this year's Movie Night Under the Stars! 

​​​Want to help?  Contact Katie Clark or fill out the volunteer form.

Special thanks to Fulcrum Properties Group for donating the screen and audio and to the Ludlow-Taylor PTO for supporting Movie Night Under the Stars using proceeds from the Community of Giving campaign and Taste for the Arts Auction. ​