STEAM Sunday with Author & Illustrator Merrill Rainey

Name: STEAM Sunday with Author & Illustrator Merrill Rainey
Start: 2025-11-16T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-16T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43221

Schedule

Sun Nov 16 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43221 | Columbus, OH

We are excited to welcome back author & illustrator Merrill Rainey! Join us for a fun afternoon with activities.
About On the Air with Dr. Doodlebug
Something bugging you? Ask Dr. Doodlebug: He's our on-the-air bug expert! Presented in a bright colorful comics-style and buzzing with insect facts and personality, young readers are introduced to a story with a question-and-answer format that is both engaging and entertaining. Perfect for fans of Elise Gravel's Disgusting Critters series. From award-winning creators Susan E. Goodman and Merrill Rainey comes something really fun: a radio show in a book! Meet our bug expert: Dr. Doodlebug. Dr. D hosts a radio talk show called On The Air With Dr. Doodlebug, where he answers the burning questions bugs have. Why does a caterpillar get SOOO hungry before . . . changing? How can lightning bugs use less electricity? With terrific repartee and fabulous illustrations, this comic book-style story will enchant bug enthusiasts, their adults, and educators alike. Bring all your questions. Dr. Doodlebug's got the answers!
About Merrill Rainey
Growing up, Merrill Rainey spent most of his Saturday afternoons drawing, watching monster movies, and going on imaginary adventures. Today, he is a cowboy-boot-wearing, picture book creator and paper toy maker. Merrill’s work focuses on exploring creativity and imaginative play. Whether he is working with traditional or digital mediums, Merrill’s work is full of deep storytelling, rich textures, and a wonderful sense of color! His current titles include My First Town: A Building Block Book, Giants Are Very Brave People (2023 Cybils Awards nominee) written by Florence Parry Heide, Roar! I’m a Dinosaur (winner of the Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Board Book of 2022), Oink! I’m a Pig, and the Color, Cut, Create series. His newest title On The Air With Dr. Doodlebug (a Booklist starred review recipient) is co-created with award winning author Susan E. Goodman. On The Air With Dr. Doodlebug is a radio show in a book! During the radio show hosted by Dr. Doodlebug, answers are given to the burning questions that bugs have. Merrill also works for many children’s magazines like Highlights, Ranger Rick, and Humpty Dumpty. Merrill’s workshop is located in Whitehouse, Ohio where he doodles away with his very opinionated coworker — his pup!