Eddie the Electron

Eddie the Electron wants to educate kids everywhere about what it's like to be an electron! He's cute, super enthusiastic, ambitious, smaller than the tip of a pencil and he doesn't want to be confused with a proton or an atom. Feeling stuck with his unexciting fellow electron Erwin, Eddie finds himself with way too much spare time on his hands and longing for adventure outside of the helium balloon where he lives. Just what lengths will he go to be free? There's only one way to find out! Come along with us and learn about life in Eddie's world.

Melissa Rooney of Durham, NC

Before writing children’s books, Melissa (Bunin) Rooney grew up in Martinsville, VA, attended the College of William and Mary, and earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina. 
One of her passions is introducing scientific concepts to children and fueling their interest, especially when they don’t immediately understand. After all, the things we don’t understand are the most intriguing, and contemplating them results in scientific and technological advances (not to mention employment!). 
Find out more about Melissa at www.melissarooneywriting.com, or visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/melissarooneywriting/

Marketing & Publicity
  • Rooney will be participating in the North Carolina Science Festival 4/8/16 - 4/25/16 by conducting snap circuit workshops and readings of her book.
  • The Regulator Bookshops in Durham, NC carried a previous version of the book.
  • Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC carried a previous version of the book.
  • Author will be participating in a community spring festival in April with Brewed Awakenings doing readings and workshops.
  • Author is an active participant of the Durham CAPS Program (http://durhamartscouncilcaps.com/) conducting workshops and book readings.