I spoke at the Fox theater in downtown Newton, Kansas today to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Librarian Carolin Moore was my host. Dan Suderman runs the old theater, which was a great venue to speak in. The students walked over from Santa Fe for the presentations and were a […]
I was at Oak Creek Elementary with librarian Michelle Sattler today speaking to K thru 5 students. Michelle had alatte waiting for me at the school–a good way to start the day. Thanks Michelle. This is my last full week of school visits. Three days next week, then I’ll be […]
I was at Scioto Ridge Elementary with the wonderful librarian Peggy Olson speaking to K thru 5. The morning started with a delicious breakfast made by the 1st grade teachers…and just got better from there. Thanks everyone for another great visit!
I was at Indian Springs Elementay today with librarian Christin Tomas, who wakes up early every morning like I do…but she’s a runner, not a writer. I spoke to K-5 and the students were huge fans and great fun to talk to. A girl wrote my quote… “Writing causes inspiration. […]
I was at Alum Creek this morning with librarian Susan Labonte, who was great…as were the students and teachers. The leaves have turned in Ohio. I was greeted by a rather large Sasquatch as I walked through the front door. A lot of books to sign. I spoke to 3rd, […]
I’m in Ohio for the week speaking at Elementary Schools just outside Columbus. This visit has been booked for at least two years, and it’s good to finally get here. I’m at Wyandot Run Elementary today with super librarian Ann Murnane. We started the day of with a staff breakfast. […]
Another great email and beautiful art from a talented young artist… Thanks Samuel! Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for all the great books you have written. I wanted to share a painting my 12 year old son, Samuel did for a book report on Elephant Run this past month. As […]
I’m at Paris Middle School today speaking to 3rd thru 12th grade students with the very cool librarian Anne Canada. It feels like an international visit with all these names. Yesterday, on the way here, I drove by London, Arkansas. I wonder what the story is behind the big city […]
My last day in Greenbrier, AR and I’m at the Middle School with librarian Erin Shaw speaking to 6th and 7th grade. It was nice here yesterday, but it’s pouring this morning, bringing to mind Portland weather of which I’m being unfairly accused of bringing with me from the Pacific […]
I’m at Morrilton Intermediate school today with librarian Regina Erwin. I had breakfast with a group of students. After breakfast a few of them did book talks about my books. As always there was a lot of photo taking. I love the phrasing down here… Instead of: “Can I get […]