Kate Klise Visits Taylor

We were very excited to have Kate Klise visit our school last week. She was an amazing presenter and the kids loved her. Here are some pictures from the day:

Formula for writing a story: one character, one problem, one journey.

Autographing books in the library between sessions.

If you were in this session you remember the haircut story!

Ms. Klise talking with kids after the first session.

Stand Straight, Ella Kate

In library we have been reading Stand Straight, Ella Kate in preparation for Kate Klise's visit. Here the students are measuring themselves to see how they measured up to Ella Kate. She was a real life giantess who was 8 foot 4 inches tall.

Author: Kate Klise

Call Number: E KLI

A fictionalized biography of Ella Kate Ewing, born in 1872, who was eight feet tall by the age of seventeen and who became financially independent by traveling the country for nearly twenty years appearing at museums, exhibitions, and in circus shows.

Regarding the Fountain

Author: Kate Klise
Call Number: F KLI

When the principal asks a fifth-grader to write a letter regarding the purchase of a new drinking fountain for their school, he finds that all sorts of chaos results.

Library Learning With Technology

Taylor will be hosting author Kate Klise this year on October 6. She will speak to all grade levels. Students are using technology in the library to learn about Kate Klise. Using iPod Touches, students scan QR codes that take them directly to Ms. Klise's website. They then explore her website and find an interesting fact about her. Next they go into Notes and record their interesting fact. It is a fun way for them to learn about the amazing author who we are privileged to have coming soon to our school.

Author Anastasia Suen

One of the most exciting parts of my job is the privilege of hosting authors who come to speak at our school. Today we had author Anastasia Suen visit our school and present to all of our students.

She signed many books for students while she was here.

The students listened to Mrs. Suen speak about how a book is made and the process she uses when she writes a book.

Anastasia Suen

Author Anastasia Suen will be visiting our school on Tuesday, October 12. All students will have the opportunity to hear her speak. We are also providing the opportunity to purchase Anastasia Suen books, which she will personally dedicate while she is here. Order forms have gone home in Thursday folders, and there are extras available in the library. This week in library every grade level will hear Anastasia Suen books, and complete fun activities to go along with them. We are so privileged to be able to have a real children's book author visit us!

Susan Stevens Crummel

I was fortunate to be able to hear Susan Stevens Crummel speak at the Early Childhood Center yesterday. She was very entertaining and the kids loved her! She is the author of many books in the Taylor library including Help Me, Mr. Mutt!

Jarrett Krosoczka Visit

Author Jarrett Krosoczka visited our school last week. He spoke with all of our students about the process of writing books and becoming a published author. He also drew a Punk Farm sheep and a lunch lady for us. He autographed many books for Taylor students while he was here. Thanks for a wonderful visit!

Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Author Jarrett J. Krosockza is coming to Taylor on September 23! Barnes & Noble is offering a pre-sale of his books which he will autograph while he is here. Order forms will go home in Thursday folders this week and next week. Forms are also available in the library. All forms are due Friday, September 11. Here is his website again if you would like to learn more: http://www.studiojjk.com/

Grace Lin Visit

Author and illustrator Grace Lin visited our school on Monday, March 23. Her first session was with K, 1st and 2nd grades and she read her cute book The Ugly Vegetables. She explained how the book was based on experiences that she had while she was growing up. Then she drew several large picures of a dog, a monkey, and a giraffe.


Her next session was for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Ms. Lin explained the process that she goes through to have one of her books published. There are many different people she works with such as an editor, art director, designer, and printer. She called students up to help her explain the role that each of these people play in the publishing process. After this Ms. Lin taught all of the students how to draw a dog like to one on the cover of her book How to Draw a Dog. She also told us about her new book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon that will be coming out this summer. Look for it next fall in the Taylor library!

Lissy's Friends

We have been reading Lissy's Friends by Grace Lin this week in preparation for her visit on March 23rd. After hearing the story about a girl who uses origami to "make" friends, students had fun "making" their own friends.

Grace Lin is Coming!

Author and illustrator Grace Lin will be visiting our school on March 23, 2009. She has written many books for children including Year of the Dog, a 2008 Bluebonnet nominee. I have begun reading Ms. Lin's books to all students so they will be familiar with her books when she visits. There is a link to Ms. Lin's website on the right of my blog under author websites. Please watch the Thursday folders for the chance to buy Grace Lin books and have them personally autographed by her while she is here. I have seen her speak and I know everyone is going to love hearing her and watching her illustrate for us! She will be featuring her books Year of the Dog and The Ugly Vegetables during her visit with us.