[LM_NET] Gen: Fabulous author visit

[Maria Sweet <mpsweet@COMCAST.NET>]

Hi All-

Several months ago, one of our members shared her experience with author David 
Greenberg. As a result, I booked David for a visit to our school, and he was, in a 
word, incredible. He mesmerized our students and teachers alike with his abundant 
humor, energy and enthusiasm. The halls were buzzing as our students moved back to 
their classrooms, comparing their favorite lines from his poems. My students were 
so eager to borrow his books that I literally had to raffle them off to those who 
were lucky enough to have library class after the assemblies. Their far-and-away 
favorite was his Book of Boys (for Girls) and Book of Girls (for Boys). I had used 
this book to prepare for his visit, and despite the fact that my book fair starts 
tomorrow; I still had the most orders for that book than for any other book I have 
ever offered! My teachers kept stopping me to compliment me on my wise choice for 
the author visit (Yeah!!). I highly recommend his writing workshop as well; I’ve 
NEVER !
 seen ou
r students so motivated. One teacher even suggested that David’s techniques be used 
for our PSSA (state tests) prompts if the state really wanted to see what our 
students are capable of. 
 Ok, so clearly I’m gushing, but when I can bring this type of experience to my 
students, I feel that I have impacted their lives-hopefully forever. I encourage 
you to look to his website, and give serious thought to inviting David to your 
school. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Maria Sweet
West Rockhill Elem.
Sellersville, PA 18901
mpsweet@comcast.net

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