I was at Chisholm Middle School today with librarian and author, Beverley Buller. She’s written a biography about William Allen White for Young Adults: “From Emporia: The story of William Allen White.” Her book is on this year’s William Allen White Book Award List. Her husband, Paul, picked me up […]
I spoke at the Fox theater in downtown Newton, Kansas today to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Librarian Carolin Moore was my host. Dan Suderman runs the old theater, which was a great venue to speak in. The students walked over from Santa Fe for the presentations and were a […]
I was at Scioto Ridge Elementary with the wonderful librarian Peggy Olson speaking to K thru 5. The morning started with a delicious breakfast made by the 1st grade teachers…and just got better from there. Thanks everyone for another great visit!
I was at Indian Springs Elementay today with librarian Christin Tomas, who wakes up early every morning like I do…but she’s a runner, not a writer. I spoke to K-5 and the students were huge fans and great fun to talk to. A girl wrote my quote… “Writing causes inspiration. […]
I was at Alum Creek this morning with librarian Susan Labonte, who was great…as were the students and teachers. The leaves have turned in Ohio. I was greeted by a rather large Sasquatch as I walked through the front door. A lot of books to sign. I spoke to 3rd, […]
I’m in Ohio for the week speaking at Elementary Schools just outside Columbus. This visit has been booked for at least two years, and it’s good to finally get here. I’m at Wyandot Run Elementary today with super librarian Ann Murnane. We started the day of with a staff breakfast. […]
I’m at Paris Middle School today speaking to 3rd thru 12th grade students with the very cool librarian Anne Canada. It feels like an international visit with all these names. Yesterday, on the way here, I drove by London, Arkansas. I wonder what the story is behind the big city […]
My last day in Greenbrier, AR and I’m at the Middle School with librarian Erin Shaw speaking to 6th and 7th grade. It was nice here yesterday, but it’s pouring this morning, bringing to mind Portland weather of which I’m being unfairly accused of bringing with me from the Pacific […]
I’m at Morrilton Intermediate school today with librarian Regina Erwin. I had breakfast with a group of students. After breakfast a few of them did book talks about my books. As always there was a lot of photo taking. I love the phrasing down here… Instead of: “Can I get […]
This moring I was at Westside Elementary School in Greenbrier, AR with librarian Melissa Duncan speaking to 4th and 5th graders. We had a great time and I appreciated Melissa’s flexibility with the schedule because of my flight problems. In the afternoon I was at Wooster Elementary School​ with my […]