When does the interactive reading take place?

The reading takes place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld at Wilhelmstraße 3, 33602 Bielefeld.

What age group is the reading suitable for?

The offer is aimed at children under six years and families with young children.

What can children expect at the reading?

Children will listen to the non-fiction picture book “Bacteria and such, where do they live?!”, experience small experiments, and learn more about microbes, germs, soap, toothpaste, and the gut microbiome.

Is the event free of charge?

Yes, the interactive reading is free of charge. For offerings with limited places, registration or ticket booking is required.

Do adults need to accompany children?

Children under ten years must be accompanied by an adult. A ticket must also be booked for the accompanying person.

When the invisible comes to life: Johanna Nelkner excites children with microbes

Name: “Bacteria and such…” – “…where do they live?”
Start: 2026-10-21T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-21T15:30:00+02:00
Location: Wissenswerkstadt Bielefeld

An interactive reading takes children into the world of microbes

Bacteria are tiny, omnipresent, and fascinating. During the interactive reading “Bacteria and such…” on October 21, 2026, children will discover in the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld where microbes live, how they spread, and what role they play in our bodies.

Science becomes a lively story

Dr. Johanna Nelkner reads from her award-winning non-fiction picture book “Bacteria and such, where do they live?!”. The reading combines literary storytelling with age-appropriate science communication. A clear language, vivid images, and direct questions create a curious, open reading atmosphere for young explorers.

Join in, marvel, and research yourself

The focus is on small experiments that make the invisible visible. Children learn how germs spread, what microorganisms use as food, and the effects of soap and toothpaste. The relationship between microbes, the body, and healthy nutrition will also be explained clearly, especially with regard to the gut microbiome.

A meeting with the author with scientific depth

Johanna Nelkner combines her experience as a scientist with the language art of a children's book author. The event does not follow a dry knowledge quiz, but rather develops a narrative journey through a hidden world of life. Questions are explicitly welcome: children are allowed to ask the scientist many questions and share their own observations.

For little researchers

The reading is aimed at children under six years old and is particularly suitable for families who want to combine literature, natural science, and playful learning. Children under ten years must be accompanied by an adult; a ticket is also required for the accompanying person.

Conclusion: Literature meets microbiology

This interactive reading transforms an invisible topic into a sensual literary experience. Children experience language, research, and collective wonder in an atmosphere that makes knowledge discoverable rather than instructive. Anyone who wants to get to know the world of microbes with curious eyes should experience the author meeting in the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld live.