Author Visits

Author Visits from 2006-2007 Jarrett J. Krosoczka (author & illustrator) In October the library hosted Jarrett for the a visit with kindergarten and first graders. He was hilarious. Jarrett read to the kids, explained what it’s like to be an author and how he illustrates. He was super friendly and the kids loved all his books which we read in the library. Titles include: My Buddy Slug Max for President Baghead Punkfarm Goodnight Monkey Boy Annie was Warned Bubble Bath Pirates Giddy Up, Cowgirl   Harry Bliss (illustrator) In October the library hosted Harry for the second and third graders. He read his latest book titled, A Very Brave Witch just in time for Halloween, illustrated other pictures for us and shared with the students to never give up for something you want. Titles include: Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin (Aug ’07) A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGhee Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGhee Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth by Alison McGhee Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? Don’t Forget to Come Back by Robie H. Harris Which Would You Rather Be? By William Steig Brad Herzog (author)   In April we invited Brad to join us for National Poetry Month. He grew up in Highland Park and it was very motivating for the children to see someone so successful with a writing career from their own neighborhood.  Brad was with us for the whole day and met with each grade level.     Titles include: H is for Homerun R is for Race T is for Touchdown K is for Kick E is for Extreme P is for Putt ….and many others including adult books.   Jack Prelutsky (author & Children’s Poet Laureate) and Chris Raschka (illustrator)     April is National Poetry Month and Lincoln School was lucky enough to have the National Children’s Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky along with the illustrator, Chris Raschka of his latest book, titled Good Sports.  They held an all school assembly for everyone to enjoy songs, stories and poems told by Jack while Chris illustrated them as they were being said.   LeRon Williams (drummer & storyteller)   May was an exciting month because the library came together with the music program to host LaRon at Lincoln for an all school assembly. LeRon is a storyteller who includes drumming in his stories. Mrs. Lubetkin had been working with the students on drumming for several months and they enjoyed listening to LeRon while incorporating what they have learned in music class.