Week 2 started with a bang at Matzke Elementary School, where I spent the day with librarian extraordinaire Karen Womack.
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| Karen Womack (left) and me |
The students wrote wishes (inspired by my book WISH) and put them in the treasure chest:
Next stop: Hemmenway Elementary
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| I was honored to meet 4th grade teacher and fan Mrs. Marshall. |
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| And 4th grade teacher and fan, Mrs. Parks. |
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The next day, I was picked up by librarian, Paula Baiamonte, to begin a terrific day at Robinson Elementary. Thank you, Paula, for all of your hard work!
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| Paula Baiamonte (left) and me |
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| Presenting to students at Robinson |
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| Check out this fun-loving group of Name That Book students |
The next day librarian Jennifer Buchert picked me up to start our amazing day at Copeland Elementary. Jennifer and I found out pretty quickly that we are soul sisters - so much in common (starting with dogs and ending with a deep love for organization and label makers)
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| Jennifer Buchert left) and me |
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| I was greeted by this sweet sign made by students. |
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| I adored this poster showing students sharing my books with their dogs. |
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| I had a great lunch with these book-loving fifth graders. We talked books, books, books. |
Next up? An amazing dinner with LOTS of Cypress Fairbanks librarians and four other authors. We had great food and lots of laughs. A night to remember.
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| (l to r) Chris Barton, me, Phil Bildner, Kirby Larson, Jeff Mack |
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| A super selfie with (l to r) Chris Barton, me, Jennifer Garstecki Lucas, Phil Bildner, Jeff Mack, Kirby Larson |
Next, I was off to Willbern Elementary, where librarian Laura Bissey was such a welcoming hostess and the kids were prepared and enthusiastic.
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| A darling book display |
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| Me and librarian Laura Bissey |
Next? Off to Ault Elementary:
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| Me with librarian Wanda Rundell |
My last day was amazing. Thank you so much, Swenke Elementary!
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| Thanks so much for making my visit to Swenke so great, Angie Arnett (right) |
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| I loved this YooHoo boat display made by a third grade teacher. That giant YooHoo boat is filled with thank you notes for me! |
I presented to a library full of enthusiastic third graders. Here are some of them:
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| Here I am with my new friend and super reader, Chase |
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| The amazing team of 3rd grade teachers. Thank you all for preparing your students for this amazing day. |
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| (l to r) Principal Liz Miller, me, librarian Angie Arnett |
Then it was off to the airport to catch my flight back to North Carolina.
Thank you, Cypress Fairbanks!!!
Y'all know how to host an author!
