Category: Events
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Talking Buddies Read Aloud at Grasonville Elementary
On February 24th I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at Grasonville Elementary School reading Talking Buddies aloud. I began by sharing this story with the 4th graders as part of their celebration of African-American month. The students were attentive, enthusiastic and insightful. I then went to Rachel Seward’s first grade classroom to read Talking…
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Tyler Elementary School Author Visit
I had the distinct pleasure of spending two days at Tyler Elementary School reading and discussing Talking Buddies with students in grades 1-5. This author visit was very rewarding for a number of reasons. First, two of my grandchildren, Tyler and Lila attend school there and have been delighted to have a book where they…
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Putnam Valley Elementary School Author Visit, Putnam Valley, NY
I had the pleasure of spending two days at Putnam Valley Elementary School reading and discussing Playground Heroes with the students in grades K-4. Thanks to the Putnam Valley PTA, a copy of my book, Playground Heroes was purchased for every classroom in the school so all of the children were familiar with the story.…
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Makefield Elementary School Read Aloud, Yardley, PA
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 I had the pleasure of reading Playground Heroes to Ms. Fucich’s first grade class at Makefield Elementary School. It was particularly exciting because my granddaughter Elle is in this class. Elle and her classmates were wonderful listeners and asked great questions. The students made a class booklet about Playground Heroes.…
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Sudlersville Elementary School Author Visit, Sudlersville, MD, Queen Anne’s County Schools
On Monday, March 25, 2019, I spent the day reading Playground Heroes to students at Sudlersville Elementary School in grades 1-4. Many of the students remembered me from my visit last year when I read Jamal and Me. They were an enthusiastic and engaged audience and asked a lot of insightful questions once the read…
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Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Author Visit
On March 11, 2019 I spent the day at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. I spent the morning reading Playground Heroes to students at the Walden School library, located on the BOCES campus. The students and staff welcomed me with open arms. I want to give special recognition to Esmelinda Bucchignano who set up the Walden School…
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Bay to Ocean Writers Conference Picture Book Panel, Eastern Shore Writers Association
I was one of three authors who participated in a Picture Book Panel at the Bay to Ocean Writers Conference on Saturday, March 9, 2019. My fellow panelists were children’s book authors. The panel was moderated by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, who are distinguished children’s book authors. Topics discussed included self-publishing vs. traditional publishing,…
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Grasonville Elementary School Read Aloud, Queen Anne’s County Schools, MD
On Monday, February 25, 2019, I read Playground Heroes to third and fifth grade students at Grasonville Elementary School as part of their celebration of Black History Month. I was invited by Kathy Barletta, Reading Specialist, and was graciously welcomed by the staff and students at the school. “The students were so excited to have…
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Book Loft, Fernandina Beach, FL, Book Signing
On Saturday, February 9, 2019 I had the pleasure of conducting a book signing for Playground Heroes at a charming independent book store called the Book Loft. The weather turned a little chilly that day, but I decided to set up operations right outside of the store so I could approach passersby as well as…
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Tyler Elementary School, Washington, DC Author Visit
On January 28, 2019 I had the pleasure of conducting a full-day author visit at Tyler Elementary School. I read Playground Heroes to students in grades K-5. It was particularly gratifying to share this book with these students because two of my grandchildren, Tyler and Lila attend school there. I read Playground Heroes to grade…