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Marissa Tawney Thaler

Get that GRIT!

We have all wanted to quit. Whether the source of our anxiety is a big plate of broccoli or an impossibly long book, the idea of giving up is nothing new. But, while we giggle at the goofy pictures, and shout the tagline together, we can learn an important truth about how our brain works. And, as we watch new friends learn how to push through familiar difficulties, we find that struggling is natural, no problem defines us, and our success starts with a decision.

What you can expect:

-An introduction into the life of a working artist

-A reading of the book Get that GRIT!

-A breakdown of the writing and illustrating process

-A fun and inspirational discussion on the application of GRIT in our own lives!

Pick up a copy HERE on Amazon!

Book an Author Visit!

What you can expect:

-An introduction into the life of a working artist

-A reading of the book Get that GRIT!

-A breakdown of the writing and illustrating process

-A fun and inspirational discussion on the application of GRIT in our own lives!

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Visit Options

Virtual Visit

1/2 hr.- $50

Use technology to bring Marissa into your classroom for a reading, interview, or discussion!

Classroom Visit

1/2 hr- $150

Treat your students to a face to face visit to read, discuss Grit or the writing process, or interview the author!

*May be subject to travel fees- adjusted for multiple classroom bookings.

Large Group Assembly

1 hr, or Two 1/2 hr assemblies- $300

Ignite excitement in your entire student body by bringing Marissa in for a whole school presentation!

*May be subject to travel fees- adjusted for multiple area bookings.

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