PJ Haarsma Presentation:
Alien Encounters of the Book Kind!

May 29, 2011
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona

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Author PJ Haarsma presented his engaging, science-based program for children on behalf of Kids Need to Read.

Photographs © Bruce Matsunaga, Robert Gary

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Author and multi-media game creator PJ Haarsma presents “Alien Encounters of the Book Kind!” © Bruce Matsunaga PJ's engaging program introduces kids to space and the concept of living on other planets. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga PJ introduces the vastness of space through a hands-on demonstration. © Bruce Matsunaga A star and a handful of planets! © Bruce Matsunaga Peyton holds the sun up high. © Robert Gary How far away should this planet be? © Bruce Matsunaga Maybe here? © Bruce Matsunaga Further! © Bruce Matsunaga Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new president of the United States. © Bruce Matsunaga You're on your own. © Bruce Matsunaga Ready to lead! © Bruce Matsunaga So tell us, how will you solve the over-population problem on this planet? © Bruce Matsunaga This president has ideas! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga A two-headed alien! © Bruce Matsunaga Dr. Blasingame endures a neural implant. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga What is a softwire? © Bruce Matsunaga Introducing the Rings of Orbis © Bruce Matsunaga PJ conducts a Hollywood audition. © Bruce Matsunaga Kids act out a scene from The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga Laughter! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga Acting is fun! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga PJ shows an alien spaceship. © Bruce Matsunaga