I have seen several notes asking for info on visiting authors, so I thought I'd let
everyone know we just had a fabulous visit with Roland Smith, who is the author of
Peak and Elephant Run (both recently on our Lone Star reading list) as well as
Cryptid Hunters and other books (his newest if the first in a series called IQ.)
His books are aimed at middle school audiences -- action/adventure often with a
theme of animals or nature. his books are well liked by girls and well as boys,
and several have special appeal to reluctant readers. Along with what I consider
the most necessary basics: on time, professional, friendly, adaptable, willing to
autograph books, he was also high energy, tuned in to what the kids wanted, patient
with questions, and just all around terrific. I always feel nervous about author
visits because if something goes wrong (or I book a dud) it all comes back on me.
Roland Smith made me a bit of a hero (at least for today!) in the students' eyes.
Students and teachers are still abuzz with positive comments about his visit.
If you want more details, I'll be glad to give them off list. You can contact him
through his website: www.rolandsmith.com<http://www.rolandsmith.com>.
Maggie K.
Ms. Maggie Knapp, Head Librarian
Middle School/Upper School Library
Trinity Valley School
7500 Dutch Branch Road
Fort Worth, TX 76132
tel: 817-321-0100 x410
fax: 817-321-0105
knappm@trinityvalleyschool.org
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