From May 19-21, I visited seven schools in the Seattle area. Each one had something special to offer up, from tall trees to cockatiels to a dragon, all of them were just great!
At Adams Elementary, I had a SUPRISE visit from two of my former students from Vermont College.
Anne Teplick, Kerry Leaf, Me
Anne and Kerry were two of my first students at Vermont, so we have a long history. It was a thrill to see them, especially since I didn’t expect them.
Along with all of these elementary schools, I had the great privilege of being the guest author for Everett High School’s “Writer’s Cafe.” Look at this beautiful old school, built in 1909, over a hundred years ago.
Great schools, great teachers, great kids!
While I was in Seattle, I also stopped off at Third Place Books, where one of my favorite picture book characters EVER was floating above the children’s department. Do you know who this is?
Yep, Skippyjon Jones!
And here are the human types who manage one of the finest children’s departments anywhere:
Cheryl, Rene, Me, and Renee--in our pastel best!
What a great city–Seattle!
