Friday, December 19, 2014

Leisl Shurtliff Visiting January 13th!



It's going to be a great spring semester, and we're starting off with a bang!  We are thrilled to host Leisl Shurtliff for an author visit on January 13th!

Leisl will be here for two performances where she will talk about her Texas Bluebonnet Award nominated title, Rump, and her new book, coming out in April, called Jack. Learn more information about these books on Leisl's website.

Our schedule for the 13th will be as follows:

11:30-12:15 lunch with students (more on that later)
12:15-12:30 set up for presentations
12:30-1:15 5th grade & Ms. Velasquez' classes
1:15-1:30 sign books
1:30-2:15 3rd grade, Mrs. Talley & Ms. Neely's classes
2:15-2:30 sign books

As you can see, Leisl will be available to sign books.  Preorders will be accepted at a discount rate, so plan ahead to get a book, and Leisl will be on hand to sign it here at school on the 13th.  If you do not submit a preorder, you are still welcome to purchase a book on 1/13 but will not receive the discounted rate Barnes & Noble has so graciously offered us.

Leisl has also agreed to eat lunch with a handful of lucky readers. 3rd-5th grade students who are interested in eating lunch with this author will need to have passed the Rump Bluebonnet quiz in the library by 1/9, and submit a one page persuasive letter giving the reasons why they should be chosen. 

Please welcome me in joining this celebrated author to our school.  This is sure to be a fascinating experience that will enrich the reading & writing lives of our students.  




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