Trailblazer Benjamin Franklin & STEM | Author Talk for Kids: Alicia Klepeis

PBS Books is pleased to host a conversation with children’s author Alicia Klepeis, author of The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin.
Not only did Ben Franklin create the first circulating library, but he was also a printer, diplomat, scientist, and inventor. Benjamin Franklin was a very curious person.

In The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin (readers ages 9 through 12), the author explores the life of one of Colonial America’s most fascinating citizens. During this program, viewers will learn more about the author and her book about Ben Franklin. Alicia Klepeis’s book offers hands-on STEM activities, essential questions, text-to-world connections, and links to online resources. The book is hands-on and interactive—so expect an interactive program! Through hands-on STEM activities, essential questions, text-to-world connections, and links to online resources, kids zoom in for a closer look into Ben Franklin’s world. The author will answer audience questions at the end of the conversation.
Celebrating libraries, master storyteller Jane Yolen brings Benjamin Franklin and his son Billy story at Leather Apron Club alive. Learn about the first circulating library and hear from Jane Yolen about her work and her creative process. The author will answer audience questions at the end of the conversation.

On April 4 at 8pm ET, Ken Burns's four-hour documentary, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, will air on PBS stations across the country. It explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States. "Write things worth reading," he said in Poor Richard's Almanack, "or do things worth the writing." Benjamin Franklin did both. This program is offered in partnership with WETA and the PBS network. #BenFranklinPBS