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Another Visit to DeLasalle Middle School at the end of March
About sixty sixth graders read The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez at DeLasalle. I went to visit, and their questions were excellent. They all wish there were more books about kids like them, something most publishers seem clueless about. Look forward to coming again next years.
Another Great Visit to North Dartmouth Middle School
I had another terrific visit to North Dartmouth Middle School on Friday, February 16. 300 6th graders read The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez. They had great questions prepared for me, and then they had a contest where each cluster chose an object poem to represent them. Some of the best object poems I’ve ever Read More …
Out of Eden receives the Rhode Island Book of the Year Award from the Alliance for the Study and Teaching of Adolescent Literature
Went to a great luncheon today where Out of Eden received an award. I have fond memories of all the students and writers I’ve met through ASTAL over the years, and Jean Brown should be given a huge raise for all of the work she’s done, founding the organization and keeping it going. Also, I Read More …