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Funky Fungi for Kids 

Date: August 20th, 2022

Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.  

Location: Austin Public Library, Pleasant Hill Branch + Live Stream

Cost: Free with Registration

Join author and educator Alisha Gabriel and celebrate her new book, Funky Fungi: 30 Activities for Exploring Molds, Mushrooms, Lichens, and More, co-authored with Sue Heavenrich. Great for ages 8 and up. Alisha will read a little from her book, dissect a mushroom with audience members, and lead a craft project. A few copies of the book will be available for purchase, but copies can also be ordered through your favorite bookstore or from Alisha’s Bookshop.

Family friendly and recommended for ages 8-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mushroom grow blocks for everyone that attends.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alisha Gabriel is the co-author of Funky Fungi: 30 Activities for Exploring Molds, Mushrooms, Lichens, and More and the author of five other books for children. She loves uncovering little-known facts and even discovering new things in her own backyard! She’s an elementary music teacher in Round Rock ISD and especially loves researching nature and the arts. Learn more about Alisha and how to invite her to your school or library at www.alishagabriel.com.

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Earlier Event: August 18
Crazy Ants & the Deadly Fungus
Later Event: August 23
Mycology in the Garden