| What Others Say:
About Brian Lies:
" I received lots of great comments - one even said ‘that was the best author/illustrator we have ever had’ and we get a lot of authors!
- PTO president, West Elementary School, Houston, TX
Brian is a very talented down to earth person. He relates to children with an open heart.
- Enrichment Chair, Lincoln Elementary School, Brookline, MA
About Barbara O’Connor:
It was our great privilege to host you. The children are always doubly fortunate to hear an outstanding author who also can give a great talk.
- Authorfest coordinator, Winchester, MA
As usual, I applaud Barbara O’Connor for her ability to connect with the students and inspire them to do their best work - Medfield , MA 5th grade teacher.
About Darlyne Murawski:
Spiders and Their Webs - "Murawski's big, sharp photos of the ..world-wide webs introduce children in a memorably close-up way...to ten spiders....Young readers won't quickly forget what they learned from the simple,frank text , either...Fascinating fare for budding naturalists."
-Kirkus Reviews
"Rousing success! Darlyne Murawski is so engaging and her slides are absolutely stunning!"
-Andre Rasin, Science and Enrichment Committee, Peirce Elementary School, Arlington, MA
About Steven Krasner:
Steven's enthusiasm was infectious. In fact, I have never seen my 7th grade students so involved and interested. (After his workshop) I was pleasantly surprised to see the quality of my student's writing had improved.
-Teacher, Cherry Valley, NY
About Robin Brickman:
You helped us create A Log’s Life mural; You even helped us create a flying red squirrel. As an illustrator you’re really kickin’- So thank you, thank you Robin Brickman!
- 2nd and 6th grade student collaboration
When Robin Brickman shared her talent with youngsters in the Discovery Room the result was a beautiful under-the-sea mural This collective art piece was placed at the entry of the Discovery Room to herald the opening of the museum’s newly renovated Hall of Ocean Life - Director, Discovery Room, American Museum of Natural History, NYC
About Suzanne Bloom:
The way you talk, it made me feel like I'm the only one there.
-Josalyn, 3rd grade
The teachers loved the presentation and the books. Having Suzanne at our book fair was an added bonus and we really feel that it brought many people out.
-Principal, Pembroke, MA
About Mark Peter Hughes:
"Mark Peter Hughes was fantastic at Winchester High School...His presentation was perfect for our 9th and 10th grade English students. The faculty had read and loved his books, especially the newest "Lemonade Mouth". His reading from the book was wonderful and got great laughs....We were even thinking of asking him to teach English at WHS."
- Karen Miller, Librarian, Winchester High School, Winchester, MA
About Janet Zade:
Thank you for being an important and helpful link between the school and the presenter. It has been a pleasure working with you! Author committee , NJ
Thank you so much. We not only appreciated the (author) visit but also all the contact and organization in setting it up. .I have a hunch we will work together again!- Enrichment chair, MA
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