Imagination First
A book by Scott Noppe-Brandon and Eric Liu.

When imagination becomes a habit, it can transform your work and your life.



Leave the Campfire Make Way for Awe Reinvent the Wheel Don't Blink Untie Your Tongue Break the Hand Swap Bodies Cloud Appreciation

Upcoming Events

Picture of Scott, Lesley, and Eric

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – 9:30pm EST / 6:30pm PST – Scott Noppe-Brandoned interviewed on KUCR's Education Today. Listen to the program live.

January 2930, 2010 – 7:00 pm – Guiding Lights Weekend – Seattle, WA – Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. – Contact Alex Martin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

February 8–9, 2010 – 8:00 am – 25th Annual Emerging Issues Forum – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St. – Individuals: $350.00; Nonprofit, Government & Higher Education: $225.00 Contact Melinda Reta at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

February 17, 2010 – 6:30 pm – The Good Life with Eric Liu, author of Imagination First – Seattle, WA – Hotel Andra, 2000 Fourth Ave. – $35 – More information: http://www.kimricketts.com/thegoodlife.html

 

Pictured above: Scott Noppe-Brandon, Lesley Iura, and Eric Liu at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Imagination Conversation. Photo by Jessica Handrik.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 12 January 2010 21:28)

 
Press

Wednesday, January 20 – The National Education Association (NEA) is sponsoring LCI’s Imagination Conversations. NEA provides information about LCI’s nationwide initiatives, such as the Imagination Conversations and Imagination First; Online Courses; and the International Educator Workshops.

Tuesday, January 12 – Scott Noppe-Brandoned interviewed on KUCR's Education Today at 9:30pm EST / 6:30pm PST. Listen to the program live.

Thursday, December 17 – Eric Liu interviewed on KUOW, a Seattle public radio station. Listen to a recording of the live program.

Tuesday, December 1 – Eric Liu speaks on creativity at North Carolina's Annual Emerging Issues Forum

Thursday, November 19 – Eric Liu interviewed by CallisonPR

Thursday, November 12 – Madrona K-8 finalist for Washington State Imagination Award

Wednesday, November 4 – Coverage of the Seattle Imagination Conversation on United Way blog

Saturday, November 7 – Scott and Eric interviewed by Deepak Chopra on his Sirius XM radio show, Wellness Radio

October 2009 – Imagination First feature article in Parent Map magazine. Read the issue online.

Sunday, September 27 – Scott Noppe-Brandon interviewed about Imagination First on WABC

Wednesday, September 23 – Imagination First feature on the Online NewsHour, where Scott talks about the power of imagination. Listen to the interview with Scott Noppe-Brandon

Friday, August 28 – Scott Noppe-Brandon interviewed for Imagine It

Praise

"Imagination First unlocks the secrets of the most important aspect of human consciousness and will be a valuable aid to anyone wishing to unfold their potential for creativity.”

—Deepak Chopra
Author, Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul

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