Author Visit!!

Heather Shumaker is a local author that visited our classroom this Wednesday. Her visit was filled with so much inspiration, expressiveness and creativity! Not only did she engage the students with the thought process of an author, but she also gave them a chance to make connections, give their own ideas, and reflect on an author's work.

Heather talked about her award winning book, The Griffins of Castle Cary. Students were able to order The Griffins of Castle Cary and have her personalize a message inside. She will be back on Tuesday (May 30), if anyone would like to still order.

Heather also read a chapter from a book she is currently working on. We were the first kid ears to hear the beginning chapter of the story!! Wowza, that was awesome!

Needless to say, we enjoyed every minute of Heather's visit and I look forward to having her back in the fall to visit more classrooms. She passes on so much wisdom for writers, encouraging them to write their stories, and keep writing! THANK YOU HEATHER!