#classroombookaday

Last summer, I chanced upon this article about the Classroom Book-a-day project on the Nerdy Book Club blog. I texted Ms. Moore and asked if she would try this with me this year. I promised to get a fresh stack of fun picture books to her classroom all year long, and we'd handle a beautiful display (courtesy of the crafty Mrs. Vetter, trusty Library Assistant) for her to keep track of what they've read. They use these books to build a common vocabulary of stories, develop their background knowledge of the world, and grow their inferring skills. 

Mrs. Talley soon heard about our project and decided to do it too! It's going really well. Mrs. Talley also had the cool idea to invite people to come do the read aloud as well. It's really spreading the belief that picture books are for everyone! I'm so excited to see what's next!

Divya Srinivasan Author Visit Wrap Up

First Grade Students watch and Divya Srinivasan demonstrates how she writes and illustrates her picture books.

Special art made for us by Divya Srinivasan during her visit

We had a great visit with Divya Srinivasan yesterday. She spoke to us about the importance of revision, research, author's purpose, and having ideas ready to write. 

She showed us some photos of creatures from her books that showed up on her aunt's Critter Cam in NM.  I never knew owls took baths in ponds!  

She shared her writer's notebook with us, showed us the special software she uses for making her amazing books (and designed some special turtles for us!), and was kind enough to meet and sign books for many students!  Mrs. San Miguel, 1st grade teacher, said, "Thank you for bringing in the author today for the kids. What a great experience for them and us as well! I really appreciate all the hard work you put into the extra things you do!"

We have 6 of her books to share in our library, and she signed all of those too, so be sure to put a hold on one so you can take it home too.  

Mrs. Albin, Kindergarten teacher said of the visit, "Our students were enthralled to see an author and illustrator in action!  They were able to take what she said and make applications to their own writing in the classroom."

Kindergarten students watch and learn. 

Jasmyn gets her book signed by Divya Srinivasan.

Thanks so much for visiting us, Divya.  We learned a lot and had so much fun.

Divya Srinivasan Author Visit

It's almost here- our 12/10 author visit with Divya Srinivasan.  We're so excited to hear her talk about her amazing 3 books!  The period of pre-ordered books has lapsed, but you can still purchase a book at retail price for her visit, and she'll autograph it for you! Check out this presentation for more information, or click on the order form below to print a copy.

Divya Srinivasan Visiting 12/10!

Great news, Eagles! Divya Srinivasan, author of Little Owl's Night, Little Owl's Day, & Octopus Alone, is coming to visit Forest North on Wednesday, December 10th.  She will be giving presentations for FCC, PPCD, PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade classes.  If you want to get her to sign a book and meet her personally, you're welcome to!  Just submit this order form to Mrs. Fournier with your preferred method of payment.  Remember that checks must have a valid state ID number and phone number.

We are so excited to have this talented author visit and give us insight into her creative process!  Check out this cool interview of her for more information.