School visits

Thank you Southwest Licking Schools for allowing me a chance to visit and share with your wonderful and talented teachers and students. I've come to expect a great experience whenever I meet with you, and this trip was no exception. You are all awesome!

Many students were interested in writing for the upcoming Chicken Soup Cat Lover's Soul and/or the Chicken Soup Dog Lover's Soul. Other titles you might be interested in are: Football Lover's Soul, Extraordinary Teen Soul, and Celebrating Life's Most Embarassing Moments. All of these deadlines are December 31, 2008. Submit them on-line at http://www.chickensoup.com/. So, get writing, editing, and submitting. Keep me posted!


Watkins Middle School
To Mrs. Legg's sixth grade and Mrs. Ball's sixth and eighth grade classes: You were an awesome audience, full of creativity and imagination. Many of you are very gifted writers. Learn to perfect that gift and share it with others. I can't wait to see where you'll go and what you'll do in this world!

Kirkersville Elementary
Mrs. Lupidi's and Mrs. Frey's 4th grade - Your enthusiasm is contagious! The 'Reread, edit, write some more' cheer is still one of my favorites. Thanks for doing it for me. I really enjoy visiting classes with lots of questions because then I know we cover what's important to you. You all had a bunch of them! If your question didn't get answered, please drop me an email. Your love of reading and writing is apparent. Keep it up!

Mrs. Genter's 3rd grade - We had an extended time together - first you listened to me, and then I got the privilege of listening to your stories. How creative you are! Even with a surprise lock-down drill in the middle, you were all so courteous. Keep learning and improving your reading and writing skills because you have been blessed with knowledge and imagination. Thank you for a great afternoon!