Author Visit

Today was such an exciting day! We had the amazing privilege to have author Mary Ting visit our school, talk with us about the importance of writing and reading, and have our books autographed. Hello!

  Big Things Come in Small Packages is about Zoey and her friends Katie, Abby, Megan, and Nathan. I love that the story is told from Zoey's point of view. It is all about the adventures these kiddos have at school, how they deal with them, how to stick up for themselves using their words, and that big things can come in small packages. The dialogue is catchy and very humorous. I loved how we found the exact words from the title in the story while we were reading. I think that using words from your writing to formulate your title is a great technique. Those of you haven't had the opportunity to read this scrumptious story as of yet, it will be in the classroom library (NOT my autographed copy).

Artists Get Ready! 

The best part is that Mrs. Ting is getting ready to publish her next book and we have the opportunity to be the illustrators of this new book. Now that is FANTASTIC! That kind of opportunity does not come around that often (if ever), so get ready to publish your best work.  Imagine, your illustration being published in a book that can be read all over the world. WOW. I can't wait to see who gets chosen.