Mazie McGear loves to engineer! Author Sheryl Haft’s newest book Mazie’s Amazing Machines features dynamic illustrations, a fun fold-out spread, and even a QR code to meet Mazie in augmented reality 3-D that is sure to inspire budding engineers and creative out-of-the-box thinking. Join us for a conversation with Sheryl on the development and inspiration behind Mazie’s Amazing Machines. In this recording, you'll hear ideas for activities and discussion prompts to inspire girls – and all young children – in engineering!
The Meet & Greet with Sheryl Haft was hosted by NGCP on September 28, 2023.
Sheryl Haft
Sheryl Haft is the Founder of Let’s Engineer! an invention-building program for pre-school and elementary-aged children. She is the author of several picture books including the #1 bestseller GOODNIGHT BUBBALA – a Joyful Parody. Her newest book is MAZIE’S AMAZING MACHINES, described by Publisher’s Weekly as: “Pulsing with friendly energy, this STEM-starter conveys the sense that engineering is something any child can do.”
Sheryl and her family live in Wyoming and New York City where she teaches Let’s Engineer! Workshops at the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum, Teton Literacy Center and Teton County Library. In New York City, she serves as a Mentor with FREE ARTS NYC, providing under-served communities with arts and STEAM education.