The families really enjoyed the evening with Deborah Hopkinson. I had two different people translate the visit into Spanish. I think this may have been the first time Ms. Hopkinson has had a translator. It was a great time. Everyone felt as though they were a part of the evening.
The students had fun doing the different activities prepared for them. The leftover applesauce/cinnamon clay makes the library smell very homey.
Now it is time to begin again. We will begin planning for our next author tomorrow. I have had some great response from a couple of authors – now to find the funding…. What an adventure.
Jun 07, 2009, 12:21PM PDT | 0 comments
I have been working on this author visit since the beginning of March. I had read many of Ms. Hopkinson’s books and thought they conveyed content in a very humorous way. Apples to Oregon had been selected as a Pat Gallagher Award nominee and then was selected as an Oregon Reads book for Young children.
I had just completed Dr. Seuss Day with the help of a very energetic Senior High School young man. I was reveling in the success of the project. I e-mailed Deborah thinking the worst she can say is no. In less than five minutes I had a reply, she was coming to Henry Hill Elementary and we could afford her. Yahoo!!!
Deborah and I continued emailing back and forth to ensure the event went smoothly.
It was a great success. I have also uploaded some pictures.
I am now working on having another author for next year. How will we pay for the event. I will have a car wash if necessary!!!
Her Schedule:
Western Oregon University until 5:30
Dinner at HHES at 6:00 – 6:30
Title I mtg. 6:30 – 7:00
Author Speaks 7:00 – 7:45
Author signs books 7:45 – 8:00
Author and Librarian just chat until about 8:30
Jun 04, 2009, 06:44AM PDT | 0 comments
This was an exciting visit. Approximately 39-45 families were served.
Jun 02, 2009, 07:29AM PDT | 0 comments
