The Scrambled States of America Talent Show is the companion to 1998's The Scrambled States of America

The Scrambled States of America

The Scrambled States of America is a children's book by author and illustrator Laurie Keller. Her first book, it was released by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers in 1998, and tells the story about the 50 states of America becoming bored and organizing a party, where the states meet each other,...

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Author

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Illustrator

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 Laurie Keller

Laurie Keller

Laurie Keller is an American children's book author and illustrator. She has written four books for Henry Holt & Co. Books for Young Readers, and produced illustrations for two others.Keller grew up in Muskegon, Michigan...

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This book was both a Children's Book-of-the-Month Club and Junior Library Guild selection.

Plot

New York comes up with the idea of having all the states participate in a talent show. The states eagerly agree and prepare for their acts. However, Georgia is stage fright and is worried how her performance will go.

External links

• Henry Holt author biography.
• Laurie Keller's website
• Scrambled States of America Talent Show bookpage