While I was in Los Angeles, I had the great good fortune of visiting two wonderful schools, Peachland Avenue Elementary School, and The Willows Community School.
At Peachland I did a small writing workshop for about 30 hand-picked 3rd-6th graders.
A successful school visit requires a lot of work on the part of many people.
At Peachland, I have the wonderful Dianne White and Cheryl Phillips to thank.
Dianne White, Me, Cheryl Phillips
Dianne White is one of my former students from Vermont College, and a rising star in the world of children’s literature. Be sure to check out her wonderful blog.
At The Willows, the remarkable librarian, Cathy Leverkus, and her assistant Stephanie Vahedi jumped through hoops to make everything run smoothly. They were terrific.
Cathy, Me, Stephanie
I also want to thank Julia Pistor for her help in setting everything up at The Willows. What a sweetie!
And nothing would have gone at all, well or otherwise, without the enormous help of my media escort, Lisa Becker. She went above and beyond the call of duty.
Lisa Becker, Amazing!
Calloo Callay!
P.S. The day before I came home I wandered through Beverly Center, and found the most adorable carry-on bag from Kipling (which I have to love because Rudyard Kipling is one of my heroes). When I saw the color, I had to have it. So now, I’m ready for my next journey . . .
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