March 2008 Archives

We celebrated Read Across America this year on February 29 with a visit from Gordon Korman, author of numerous young adult favorites such as Son of the Mob, Born to Rock, Jake Reinvented and Schooled.  Mr. Korman was an entertaining and inspiring speaker at the lower school assembly.  He also conducted a creative writing session with Mrs. Crippen's 4th period English class, shared lunch and conversation with lower school book group members, and autographed students' personal copies of his books.  Students from all grades feasted on approximately 600 cookies (generously provided by our library volunteer moms) while visiting with Mr. Korman during the book signing in the library.  We all had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Korman's visit.

Mr. Korman discusses creative writing with Mrs. Crippen's class:

Check out the Library Events & Pictures page of the blog for more pictures.

Mrs. Hopper has her book signed and confirms the fact that adults enjoy Mr. Korman's work, too!