What a lot of fun!
Last night I went to the Barnes&Noble in Springfield, where Emilie Hancock had organized a Book Fair with the folks at Cardinal Forest Elementary School. The huge book store was full of fun tables. I read a bit of Painting Aalesund (though not very well) and talked with lots of kids about Painting Aalesund and Juliet’s Opera. Between readings and games and even a string quartet, Emilie ran a contest for kids to color illustrations from Painting Aalesund. I awarded two books and two posters as prizes. I also talked with a few kids (and their parents) who sound like they will be writing their own books soon! I met one of the parents, who was born in Norway. And I chatted with the principal, Karen Kenna, talking about her plans to travel to Norway. It was a lot of fun! I will be posting the winners’ pictures just as soon as I can set-up the scanner. Thanks! to Emilie, the parents, kids, and teachers from Cardinal Forest who made it a wonderful evening!
Posted: January 29th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
