I had a wonderful time at the (virtual) nErDCampKS 2021! I took part in a deep, thoughtful discussion of how literature can help children be the "heroes of their own stories" with Kirsten Larson, Lindsay Metcalf, Bethany Hegedus, and Supriya Kelkar! And I was also part of a fabulous … [Read more...]
School Visit at Indian Springs School!
I had the wonderful privilege of visiting with 150+ 4th and 5th graders at Indian Springs Elementary School in Columbus, OH! After an "assembly-style" large presentation and Q & A, I got to run two writing workshops with smaller groups of students! This school is filled with book … [Read more...]
A #KidsNeedMentors School Visit!
This fall, I joined the #KidsNeedMentors program, which matches authors with teachers and classrooms across the country to form a school-year partnership to connect kids to authors and inspire them as readers and writers. I was matched with Patricia Palmer's 4th grade class in Stoughton, MA. So far … [Read more...]
Family Night at Heath School!
I got to visit wonderful Heath School in Brookline, MA for a fantastic Family Night! After I presented to young readers and their families, students purchased MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM from superb local bookstore Brookline Booksmith, and had them inscribed and signed! … [Read more...]
Sedgwick Middle School!
I also visited wonderful Sedgwick Middle School in West Hartford, CT and ate lunch with some incredible middle grade readers! We chatted about writing and publishing, and I was so impressed with these students' love of books! … [Read more...]
Bristow Middle School!
I traveled to Bristow Middle School in West Hartford, CT to visit some awesome students!! Not only had many of them read MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM; a couple of young bakers made scrumptious gulab jakmun cupcakes and chocolate chunk cookies with thyme and citrus zest from the book! After snacking and … [Read more...]
Greenbrier School!
I loved visiting wonderful Greenbrier School in Arlington Heights, IL, where I presented to over 200 4th and 5th graders thanks to my wonderful publisher and The Book Stall. The kids were attentive, appreciative, and amazing! … [Read more...]
Ivy Hill School!
Thanks to my awesome publisher and The Book Stall, I got to visit over 200 4th and 5th graders at the Ivy Hill School in Arlington Heights, IL! The kids were absolutely wonderful, and I loved visiting this fantastic school! … [Read more...]
Builta School!
Visiting the Builta School in Bolingbrook, IL was such a treat...just take a look at the incredible MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM art they created using their school mascot, the badger! The students also made cupcake art, described ingredients they'd use in their baked goods, and wrote about creating with … [Read more...]
St. Mary School!
Thanks to Anderson's Bookshop, I traveled to DeKalb, IL to visit fifth and sixth graders at St. Mary School! The students and teachers were absolutely lovely, and had some great insights and questions about writing! … [Read more...]
St. Agnes School!
I wrapped up my Louisville school visits at lovely St. Agnes School, where I met with some super-enthusiastic students who asked excellent questions! … [Read more...]
Returning to Louisville Collegiate School!
I was incredibly fortunate to return to my own wonderful alma mater, Louisville Collegiate School, for a MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM school visit! This is the school I attended from fourth grade through the end of high school, the school that shaped me. I wouldn't be who I am without this school, and if I … [Read more...]
School Visit at St. Francis School!
I kicked off the MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM tour in my hometown of Louisville, KY with a visit to awesome St. Francis School! The students were full of energy and asked some great questions! … [Read more...]