Cynthia loves to speak with students, teachers, and other readers and writers. Please contact her about a virtual or in-person visit. She’ll discuss your needs and goals and design a presentation to meet them.
There are many possibilities! Cynthia is happy to talk about:
- her books and their topics (nature, transformations, botany, geology, cybersecurity)
- how STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) are related
- where writers get ideas
- tips on the writing process (creativity, patience, persistence, and more!)
- having fun with nonfiction
- creative writing about nature.
She can do read-aloud’s, Q&A’s, slide presentations, games, or a combination of these.
2026 Events
4.11.26 Local Author Showcase at Hussey Mayfield Library in Zionsville, Indiana
I look forward to meeting readers at this local library celebration this spring!
3.26.26 Young Author Kick-off
I’ll be speaking to first graders at Pleasant View Elementary in Indiana as they kick-off their Young Authors projects.
2.4.26 World Read-Aloud Day
I enjoyed reading to an elementary class in Ohio! Thanks for having me visit.
1.19.26 Writing Workshop with Lola Schaefer and Melissa Manlove
What a great workshop! About 30 writers convened for insight and inspiration in the Lake Lanier region of Georgia. I spent time with Randi Sonenshine, Stacy Jensen, Abbe Starr, Katie Hesterman, and many others. We learned from Lola Schaefer, Melissa Manlove, Sally Kim, Gregory Christie, and Katrina Moore.
2025 Events
12.5.25 Author Visit to Batesville High School, Batesville, Indiana
The Batesville Area Arts Council invited me to speak with science students at Batesville High School. Two science classes were writing children’s stories about the digestive system. My role was to talk about the intersection of creativity and science and to encourage them. What tips did I have for making technical topics fun and engaging? To get students thinking, I introduced the Five Types of Nonfiction, showing surprisingly different ways to present the same information. Then I offered seven tips for writing for young readers, starting with the opening “hook.” After our discussion, the students shared their works in progress. They were off to great starts!
10.3-4.2025 Ohio North SCBWI Regional Conference
I enjoy talking with other writers and illustrators about their work. This conference in neighboring Ohio gave me the opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with others, including Laura Hays Hoover and Kathy Halsey, and to learn from faculty including Daria Peoples, Lindsay Bonilla, Elise McMullen-Ciotti, Emily Feinberg, and Katie Carella.
3.29.25 Grand Lake Area Literature Festival
Over 1,000 people attended this event in Celina, Ohio. As part of the festival, dozens of elementary students received reading awards, and their prize was a voucher for a free book from any of the attending authors. It was wonderful to see the kids’ excitement, to meet their families, and to speak with the other authors and illustrators. I met Jeff Ebbeler, Kim Howard, Dow Phumiruk, Andrea Wang, Michelle Houts, and Kirby Larson, among many others. I also had the privilege of serving on a nonfiction panel with Louise Borden, Mary Kay Carson, and Carmella Van Vleet–all authors whose books I admire.
2.5.25 World Read Aloud Day
I look forward to reading with schools as part of this celebration each year. I offer FREE 20-minute, online class visits on this date. This year, I spoke with classes in New Mexico. They had great comments and questions!
2024 Events
8.4.24 SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference
Hearing from Andrea Wang, Candace Fleming, Dan Richards, and Tameka Fryer Brown was a treat!
4.12.24 SCBWI Marvelous Midwest Conference in Iowa
This regional conference lived up to its name, with great speakers and sessions. Cynthia was involved as a volunteer and participant.
3.9.24 ICTE Conference in Indianapolis
Cynthia and several other Indiana authors met with English teachers to discuss our books and the needs of their students in grades K to 12.
2.7.24 World Read Aloud Day (WRAD)
Cynthia visited online with 3rd graders in New Hampshire. They asked amazing and insightful questions!
2023 Events
2.1.23 World Read Aloud Day (WRAD)
Cynthia had online visits with students in Virginia. Wonderful students!
2022 Events
12.3.22 Indiana Author Fair, Indianapolis
A holiday fair at the Indiana History Center, complete with dozens of decorated Christmas trees!
4.10.22 HEPL Local Author Fair
Along with other Indiana authors, Cynthia met readers at the FORUM Events Center in Fishers.
3.4.22 School Visit to Kindergarteners, Central Indiana
Cynthia is partnering with 4 Kids Books & Toys to read and talk about NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE!
2.2.22 World Read Aloud Day (WRAD)!
Cynthia had virtual visits with classrooms in Maryland, Texas, and Illinois. A great time!
2021 Events
DECEMBER
12.6.21 Speaker, Indiana Association of the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis
Do you often separate scientific topics from artistic ones? Is one more emotional, creative, or experimental than another? Cynthia Argentine will lead discussion of how scientific topics can inspire artistic and creative pursuits. Her presentation will show connections between science, nature, art, music, reading, and writing. She will suggest activities that forge these connections, including observation, classification, and creative writing. She will recommend exciting new STEAM books, including photo-filled nonfiction and picture-book biographies of fascinating scientists.
NOVEMBER
11.6.21 Live webinar with SCBWI INDIANA – “Opportunities in Nonfiction: A Vast, Vibrant Genre from Board Books to Middle Grade”
Great for writers, teachers, and families interested in exciting nonfiction for all ages. Lots of book recommendations! This is free for IN SCBWI members, and $10 for anyone else. Sign up through SCBWI here!
OCTOBER
10.5.21 at 5 pm – Book Birthday PARTY and Presentation!
Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Zionsville, Indiana. Join author Cynthia Argentine and the staff of the Zionsville Nature Center for this fun-filled book celebration! We will have hands-on nature exhibits for kids! A game! A treat to take home! And books to sign if you’re interested! Let’s celebrate the release of Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature.
10.8.21 at 10:30 am – Unveiling of the STORYWALK Exhibit!
Elm Street Green Park in Zionsville, Indiana. Join librarian Laura Gangstad and author Cynthia Argentine as they team up to showcase Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature in the town’s StoryWalk installation. Preschool kids and their parents are welcome. Afterwards, stop by any time between October 8 and October 31 to read the book, page by page, as you stroll the beautiful trail and observe changes in nature there.
10.9.21 noon ET – Virtual LAUNCH PARTY with Author SK Wenger!
Hosted by The Writing Barn, Austin, Texas. Here is a link to register for this FREE event. Come learn how these authors recently met and discovered personal connections dating back almost 30 years! Hear what inspired their books, listen to excerpts, and discover the important roles that change and re-VISION played in publication. Enjoy the fun of two complementary styles—one lyrical, one humorous—while looking for layers and connections within each book. Families, friends, teachers, librarians, readers—all are welcome!
AUGUST
8.10.21 Live webinar for Montessori Family Alliance – “Science—An Open Door to Creativity”
In this lively webinar hosted by Lorna McGrath, Cynthia shares ideas about outdoor play, science-themed art and music activities, the five types of nonfiction, and creative writing about science. To view a recording, go to the Montessori Foundation website. Their weekly webinars are free for members, and membership is reasonably priced at $4.99/month.
