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Ben Franklin Elementary Author Visit
Author and civil engineer Courtney Kelly will visit our school soon! Order autographed copies of her books and other STEM-themed products and they will be delivered to your student during her visit.
Time & Location
Feb 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
1116 Jefferson Ave, 1116 Jefferson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
About the event
During Courtney's visit, she will read from her self-published books, Celeste Saves the City and Celeste Tunnels Underground, which showcase the importance of civil engineering and construction management. This will be followed by an opportunity for students to ask her questions about the books and her career as an author, civil engineer, adjunct professor, and entrepreneur. Students will also engage in a hands-on STEM activity.
Books & Merch
Celeste Saves the City
Follow the story of a young girl named Celeste as she grows up to become a civil engineer and find a way to "save the city" by restoring the wetlands surrounding New Orleans after being forced to evacuate from Hurricane Katrina. Autographed Language: English, French, German, Spanish Format: Hardcover, Paperback Size: 8.5"x8.5" Page Count: 32 pages Age Range: 5-12 Themes: New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina, Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Wetlands, Coastal Erosion, Resilience, STEM
From $10.00 to $20.00
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$10.00
$20.00
Celeste Tunnels Underground
Celeste Tunnels Underground brings Celeste, a civil engineer, to the city of Dallas, Texas. Join her in this adventure as she discovers how tunnels are being used across the world and learn about how they can help solve problems both in Dallas and abroad. Autographed Language: English, German, Spanish Format: Hardcover, Paperback Size: 8.5"x8.5" Page Count: 32 pages Age Range: 5-12 Themes: Tunnels, Engineering, Dallas, Excavation, Construction
From $10.00 to $20.00
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$10.00
$20.00
Vinyl Sticker
Vinyl Sticker • 3"x3" • High opacity film • Fast and easy bubble-free application • Durable vinyl
$5.00
Sale endedTote Bag
Large Tote Bag: 16”x20” - Inside pocket Small Tote Bag: 15”x15” - No inside pocket
From $20.00 to $25.00
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$20.00
Journals
Hardcover • Size: 5.5" × 8.5" (13.97 cm × 21.59 cm) • 80 pages of lined, cream-colored paper • Matching elastic closure and ribbon marker • Expandable inner pocket Spiral • Covers with soft-touch coating • Metal wire binding • 140 dotted pages
Sale ended$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
Tumblers
Stainless Steel Tumbler • 3.11” x 8.42” • 20oz hot or cold liquids • Straw and lid included • Hand-wash only
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$25.00
$25.00