Education Event: Homer Pittard Fifth Grader Jada Scott to Celebrate Release of Her First Book on Nov. 3

            NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jada Scott, a 10-year-old student at Homer Pittard Campus School, will present a storytelling and signing for her first book, "Talking Planets: The Night Problem," from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 (Saturday) at The Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 

            The fifth grader has dreamed of writing a book ever since she attended a space camp at the Space and Rocket Center in Alabama. The talented author and visual artist, who plans to be a rocket ship designer/engineer when she grows up, takes readers on an adventurous journey through the solar system aboard her red, white and purple rocket. She brings the sun, nearby planets, moon, and even a black hole to life with insightful facts and original artwork. 

            "I aspire to work for NASA as a rocket ship designer/engineer when I grow up," said Jada. "In addition to my love for science, I enjoy art and creating solar system models." 

Jada Scott (Photo by Patience Barton Moore)

            Attendees of the event will enjoy a book reading, PowerPoint presentation, hanging planet artwork, and homemade planet cookies with "Talking Planets" punch. Admission is free. For more information about Jada Scott's book, "Talking Planets," visit www.Facebook.com/TalkingPlanetsBook and www.Twitter.com/Talking1Planets.