Marion Blumenthal Lazan is a great speaker/author. She co-authored the book Four
Perfect Pebbles with Lila Perl which addresses her experience in the Holocaust
through liberation.
I became aware of her last year on LM_NET when Betty Wolfe at Avon Middle School in
CT raved about Marion B. Lazan's presentation. I want to second that! I visited
her website and inquired about her speaking in Andover, KS--next thing I know she
was on the phone! After many details ironed out she spoke at Andover, Kansas' two
middle schools and 2 high schools (as well as presented in Wichita and Circle) It
was the most heartwarming, touching, meaningful presentation I have ever heard. We
have had comments from seasoned teachers that the presentation was the best they
have ever heard.
And the students! WOW! The middle schoolers were quiet and respectful for over
an hour (one school had their presentation in the gym and you could hear a pin
drop!), the high schoolers were attentive for 1 ½! The students had great
questions, listened and got Marion's message.
Marion speaks about her experiences but brings a message of tolerance of others,
respecting others (esp. parents). The students heard her message! I have had high
schoolers tell me they hope their 'group' heard her message. It's a powerful
presentation!
If you are interested go to http://www.fourperfectpebbles.com for her website. She
encourages students (as well as others) to e-mail her and she will e-mail back!
She charges $500.00 per presentation plus expenses. She is worth every dime! I
visited our civic organizations here in town and got donations to pay for flight,
hotel etc. If you have a chance e-mail her. Arrange for a visit! She is
outstanding! (make sure you allow plenty of time for questions, that's the best
part!)
Oh, bythe way--"Marion's Triumph " a documentary of her story is being shown on
many PBS stations in April. Check your TV list. It is narrated by Debra Messing.
Thanks, letting me share my enthusiam for Marion Blumenthal Lazan. Rita
Rita Herl, Library Media Specialist
Andover Central Middle School
903 E. Central
Andover, KS 67002
herlr@usd385.org
1-316-266-8853
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