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I have been a fan of author Carole P. Roman for a long time. Though her educational books, she takes kids back in time and around the world, and teaches them what it’s like to be a kid in other eras and places. Carole has recently added a new aspect to her popular If You Were Me… series — space travel! Carole and I recently chatted about her newest book, If You Were Me and Lived on…Mars.
You’ve taken kids around the world and back in time. What made you want to write a book about space?
I love space. I have since I was ten years old and saw my first episode of Star Trek. My grandson and I regularly stargaze. We did last night.
Did you learn anything surprising about Mars or space travel while writing this book?
I learned a lot of surprising things. I learned about the temperature swings, the atmosphere, and the gravity. The fact you have to time your return back to the Earth based on Earth and Mars’ orbits. I enjoyed learning the information.
Do you think Mars will ever be a planet where people can live?
Yes and we will see it probably before the year I projected—2054.
What is next for this series? Can we expect more books about space?
I didn’t plan anything on space. Maybe I’ll dive under the sea…hmmm. Actually Germany was published yesterday. Cuba is in the works.
What is your favorite book that is set in space — fiction or nonfiction?
My son’s series Battle for Darracia. FOR REAL!! It has everything: romance, adventure, action, and science fiction—it has it all and is done very well.
Are you excited to check out this new book about Mars? Here’s a chance to win it, along with some other awesome goodies!
Enter To Win An Autographed Copy Of If You Were Me And Lived On … Mars, By Award-Winning Author Carole P. Roman, And A Stomp Rocket: Ultra LED To Light Up The Night Sky.
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
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A copy of If You Were Me and Lived On … Mars, autographed by Carole P. Roman
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A Stomp Rocket: Ultra LED set
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A bonus autographed picture book selected from one of the 35+ books written by Carole P. Roman
Four (4) winners receive:
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A copy of If You Were Me and Lived On … Mars, autographed by Carole P. Roman
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A bonus autographed picture book selected from one of the 35+ books written by Carole P. Roman
Age Range: 4-8
Giveaway begins February 7, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends March 7, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
