From Spark to Shelf: The Journey of a Tiny Miracle

As a former educator, Scott Strange knows that every student carries a world of stories inside them. His school visits are designed to bridge the gap between the books on the shelf and the pencils in their hands, helping students see themselves as the authors and illustrators of their own lives.

Scott knows that the most powerful lessons happen when students see themselves as part of the story. In these highly engaging school visits, Scott pulls back the curtain on the journey from a blank page to the published world of A Billion Tiny Miracles.

Every visit culminates in collaborative and engaging art experiences designed to captivate children and adults alike. By blending the heart of a teacher with the hands of an artist, Scott invites your entire school community to roll up their sleeves, embrace the revision process, and discover the billion tiny miracles waiting in their own creativity.

Ever wonder how a single "What if?" becomes a book you can hold in your hands? Based on the heart and soul of A Billion Tiny Miracles, author visits pull back the curtain on the creative process to show students and educators that every great story starts small.

  • The Art of the Story

    These sessions are more than just a reading—they are a deep dive into the persistence and passion required to bring a book to life.

    • The "Why" Behind the Words: Finding the motivation to tell a story and the spark of inspiration that started it all.

    • The Hunt for the Right Word: An interactive look at the drafting process, showing how we move from a messy first thought to a polished page.

    • From Idea to Publication: A step-by-step walkthrough of the publishing world, demystifying how a manuscript travels from a computer screen to a bookstore shelf.

    • Bringing the World to Life: A unique look at the illustration process, featuring behind-the-scenes glimpses of initial sketches, revisions, and the transformation into final, vibrant artwork.