Dion & his dog Gobi will entertain, educate & inspire your students with their heartwarming true story. Finding Gobi, a little dog with a big heart who joined ultrarunner Dion Leonard during a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert. Together they faced sandstorms, heat & wild adventures. But when Gobi disappeared, it launched an emotional and mysterious journey to bring her back—one that captured hearts around the world.
Invite New York Times bestselling author Dion Leonard to your school for an unforgettable author visit! He’s a #1 Scholastic Book Fair favorite and three-time children’s book award winner— he even brings the real Gobi along!
Perfect curriculum tie-ins for:
Reading & Literacy – Engaging narrative nonfiction with strong themes of perseverance, empathy, teamwork & being kind to animals & others Geography & Culture – Explore the landscapes of China’s Gobi Desert and global cultures through Dion’s journey Character Education – Powerful lessons in resilience, kindness, determination & the human-animal bond Creative Writing – Inspires students to write their own adventure stories or personal narratives A classroom activity pack with fun and interesting educational activities for both elementary and middle schools is provided as a useful tool to engage with the story both prior & post event. This author event will entertain, educate, and inspire—one your students will never forget!
