CARSON CITY, Nev. - s4story -- Author Monica Marcinko kicks off December Story Time Adventures on Saturday, December 4th, at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City. Dressed in the character of her book's protagonist, Marcinko delights children with an in-person and lively theater version of her book, I Want To Be An Elf.

Inspired by her own childhood, Marcinko recounts the story of how her family responded when her younger sister Vera wrote a letter to Santa. Audience members will be treated to candy and prize giveaways during the museum's Story Time Adventure, and signed copies of I Want To Be An Elf will be available for purchase. Also available on amazon.com and wherever books are sold, the book makes a great Christmas gift.

Already a favorite, I Want To Be An Elf is destined to become every family's holiday classic. One reviewer, herself a local portrayer of Mrs. Clause, reports that Monica's passion really shines and calls the book, "A wonderful read. The moral of this story is not just for children, but adults, too."

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The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is at 813 N. Carson St., Carson City. The adventure begins at 10 a.m. with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Monica beginning shortly after 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 4th.

About I Want To Be An Elf

I Want To Be An Elf (https://www.believeinyourself.store/about-me) is a tale of redemption. It's the story of a girl who decides on Career Day that her goal is to bring joy to others as one of Santa's helpers. We follow protagonist Veronica as she learns how important family support and encouragement are to achieving one's dreams. Challenged by her teacher and peers – and even Santa! -- the big-dreaming Veronica employs critical thinking and her imagination to decide she must believe in herself to obtain her goals. This book inspires imagination, creativity, and a whole lot of fun!

Other Events To Attend
November 6, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. visit Monica outside at The Purple Avocado, 904 N Curry during the next Carson City Wine Walk. She will be there dressed in Elf and ready to chat and answer any questions. Books will be available for purchase and signed.