Let me second that. He was a guest in our district a few years ago and I was
honored to be able to have lunch with him along with other librarians. He
and his wife were utterly charming and fascinating while very down to earth.
And he writes some very fun, fast-paced novels that I recommend to many of
my reluctant readers. I always learn something from them as well.
Rebecca Endlich
Librarian
Edmonds-Woodway High School
Edmonds WA 98026-7556
Phone 425-670-7311 ext. 6127
Fax 425-670-7922
endlichr@edmonds.wednet.edu
http://staff.edmonds.wednet.edu/users/endlichr/default.htm
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of dougj
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 5:30 PM
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Subject: [LM_NET] Roland Smith
Hi folks,
When it comes to author luncheons (breakfasts, dinners, etc.) I try to sit
as close to the door as possible. Someone once made the great mistake that
those who can write can also speak, and that someone has never owned up to
the error. And I am especially leery of childrenıs book authors.
So it was with great delight that I got the chance to hear Roland Smith at
our MEMO fall conference last Saturday. While Iıve not read his MN
Childrenıs Choice Award book Zachıs Lie, I found Mr. Smithıs talk utterly
compelling primarily because heıs done more than just write. Heıs been a
wildlife biologist who has worked with wolves, elephants, and sea life
damaged by oil spills. And he has the terrific pictures to prove it. His
adventurous life, a respect for writing, and one of the best, most
self-deprecating senses of humor Iıve heard, made for a wonderful talk.
I canıt help but think any school that wants an author who will appeal to
everyone, but guys especially, would enjoy Mr. Smithıs talk. I donıt
normally endorse anyone or anything, but I still canıt get over how much I
actually enjoyed an ³author talk.²
All the very best,
Doug
Doug Johnson
Director of Media and Technology
Mankato Area Public Schools
Box 8713, 1351 S Riverfront Dr.
Mankato MN 56001-8714
Phone: 507-387-7698 x 473
E-mail: dougj@doug-johnson.com
Web: www.doug-johnson.com
The Blue Skunk Blog: http://dougj.edublogs.org/
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to be us. Jerry Garcia
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