Theme:
WILD ABOUT WRITING!

Featured Activities:

Family Writing Contest!
Bookmark Contest!
Illustrate Your Favorite Mark Buehner Character Contest!
Writing with buddies!

During Young Authors Week we enjoyed visits from the following authors and illustrators...

Tuesday, April 13th...
* Mark Lincir, Soccer Magazine Writer, spoke with the 6th graders.

Wednesday, April 14th...
Mark Buehner, Illustrator, gave presentations to all students. He demonstrated the process of illustrating a book, read some of his books to us, and even gave us a sneak peak at his newest book that will be published in the fall!

Mr. Buehner has illustrated many children's books...
click here for a listing.
Most of them are available for checkout at the Media Center, although they are usually checked out!

Friday, April 16th...
*C.A. Goody, author of the Adventures of Charlie the Cat books, spoke with kindergarten through 6th grades.
She told students about the writing process and explained how to write from the point of view of a pet.
Copies of her books are available for checkout at the Media Center, and they are very popular!